Nieul-sur-Mer tourism and travel guide

Photo is of La Rochelle Natural History Museum at 6 km from Nieul-sur-Mer

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Visit Nieul-sur-Mer: highlights and tourist information

Nieul-sur-Mer is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Nieul-sur-Mer in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include La Rochelle Natural History Museum at 6 km and La Rochelle towers at 6 km.

Nieul-sur-Mer, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle towers

at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle

at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 6 km (direction south-south-east)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 13 km (direction west)

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

Saint-Martin-de-Re

at 16 km (direction west)

On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...

See Saint-Martin-de-Re guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction south-south-east)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Marans

at 17 km (direction east-north-east)

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

See Marans guide

La Faute-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 19 km (direction north-west), in the Vendee department

Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature reserve and peninsula - or...

See La Faute-sur-Mer guide

Ile de Re

Island at 19 km (direction west)

The Ile-de-Ré is an island with lots of sandy beaches and some attractive villages....

See Ile de Re guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 22 km (direction south)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 25 km (direction south-south-east)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

La Tranche-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vendee department

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small resort, but very pleasant and with an enjoyable promenade...

See La Tranche-sur-Mer guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Reserve excursions near Nieul-sur-Mer

Map of places to visit near Nieul-sur-Mer

Markets in and near Nieul-sur-Mer

• La Rochelle: market every day (6km)
• Aytre: market Friday (8km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (10km)
• Saintes: market every day except Monday (14km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (16km)
• Le Bois-Plage-en-Re: market every day (17km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (17km)
• La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (19km)
• La Couarde-sur-Mer: market every day - seasonal market only (20km)
• La Tranche-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (25km)

More information about Nieul-sur-Mer, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Nieul-sur-Mer, France

What to do at Nieul-sur-Mer? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Nieul-sur-Mer.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (6km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (40km)
• Marais Poitevin (41km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (16km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (13km)
• Ars-en-Re (27km)
• Coulon (46km)
• Vouvant (51km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (37km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (32km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (37km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (46km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (51km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (25km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (31km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (39km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (40km)
• La Roche Courbon (52km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (6km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (28km)
• Forêt de Benon (29km)
• Hiers-Brouage (40km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (42km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (33km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (17km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (46km)

Geography and distances

Nieul-sur-Mer is in the west of France at 5 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Nieul-sur-Mer is 395 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Nieul-sur-Mer from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Esnandes, La Rochelle, Lagord, Marsilly, Perigny, Puilboreau and Saint-Xandre.

This page in French: Visiter Nieul-sur-Mer