Paizay-le-Sec tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 7 km from Paizay-le-Sec

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Visit Paizay-le-Sec: highlights and tourist information

Paizay-le-Sec is situated in the Vienne 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 Paizay-le-Sec in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 7 km and Chauvigny at 10 km.

Paizay-le-Sec, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 7 km (direction east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Chauvigny

at 10 km (direction west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction north-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Montmorillon

at 18 km (direction south-south-east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

La Roche-Posay

at 23 km (direction south-south-east)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 29 km (direction west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Chatellerault

at 32 km (direction north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 33 km (direction west-north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Poitiers

at 34 km (direction west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Le-Dorat

at 46 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 49 km (direction east-south-east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Reserve excursions near Paizay-le-Sec

Map of places to visit near Paizay-le-Sec

Markets in and near Paizay-le-Sec

• Saint-Savin: market Friday (7km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (18km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (23km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (23km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (31km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (32km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (33km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (33km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (34km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (38km)

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Tourist attractions near Paizay-le-Sec, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (39km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (16km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (10km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (7km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (17km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (18km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (36km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (38km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (15km)
• Laverré (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (36km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (33km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (18km)
• Poitiers (34km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (53km)

Geography and distances

Paizay-le-Sec is in the west of France at 34 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Paizay-le-Sec is 279 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Paizay-le-Sec from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Antigny, Fleix and Lauthiers.

This page in French: Visiter Paizay-le-Sec