Passavant-sur-Layon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 13 km from Passavant-sur-Layon

Visit Passavant-sur-Layon: highlights and tourist information

Passavant-sur-Layon is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Passavant-sur-Layon in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 13 km and Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 18 km.

Passavant-sur-Layon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 13 km (direction north-north-west)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...

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Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 18 km (direction east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...

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Thouars

at 20 km (direction south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 29 km (direction north-north-west)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...

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Saumur

at 29 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 29 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across...

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Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 34 km (direction east)

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction east-north-east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...

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Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...

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Candes-Saint-Martin

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

In the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 38 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

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Angers

at 42 km (direction north-north-west)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 42 km (direction north-north-west)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 42 km (direction north-north-west)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...

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Map of places to visit near Passavant-sur-Layon

Markets in and near Passavant-sur-Layon

• Vihiers: market Wednesday (12km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (13km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (14km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (18km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (19km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (20km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (28km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (28km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (28km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Passavant-sur-Layon, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (37km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (36km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (37km)

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (29km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (34km)
• Chateau d'Angers (42km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (18km)
• Loudun (37km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (38km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (28km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (31km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (34km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (36km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (37km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (37km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (29km)
• Jardins du Pin (49km)
• Parc de Lathan (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (46km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (20km)
• Angers (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (13km)
• Cholet (37km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (11km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (47km)

Geography and distances

Passavant-sur-Layon is in the western-centre of France at 43 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Passavant-sur-Layon is 282 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Passavant-sur-Layon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, Clere-sur-Layon, Genneton, Nueil-sur-Layon and Tremont.

This page in French: Visiter Passavant-sur-Layon

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