Pere tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Surgeres at 5 km from Pere
Visit Pere: highlights and tourist information
Pere 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 Pere in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 5 km and Rochefort at 20 km.
Pere, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Surgeres
at 5 km (direction east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Rochefort
at 20 km (direction south-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
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Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 21 km (direction west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Fouras
Seaside resort at 24 km (direction west-south-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
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Saint-Savinien
at 26 km (direction south-south-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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La Rochelle towers
at 27 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 27 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 27 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle
at 27 km (direction west-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
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La Rochelle aquarium
at 27 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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Marans
at 27 km (direction north-west)Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 28 km (direction east-south-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Marais Poitevin
at 28 km (direction north-east)The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...
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Ile-d'Aix
Island at 29 km (direction west-south-west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
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Markets in and near Pere
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (6km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (17km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (21km)
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (21km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (24km)
- Aytre: market Friday (24km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (27km)
- Marans: market Tuesday (28km)
- Benet: market Monday (35km)
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Tourist attractions near Pere, France
What to do at Pere? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Pere.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (26km)
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (29km)
- Brouage Fortifications (33km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (44km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (31km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (40km)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (45km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Fontenay-le-Comte (41km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (28km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (28km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (31km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (34km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (36km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (41km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (45km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (45km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (46km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (62km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (30km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (41km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (44km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (27km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (13km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (23km)
- Hiers-Brouage (33km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (43km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (48km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (55km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (55km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (28km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (33km)
- Zoo de la Palmyre (52km)
Geography and distances
Pere is in the west of France at 27 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Pere is 389 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Pere
Canton: Surgères
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17700
Distance to Pere
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 27 km
from Paris: 389 km
from Calais: 575 km
from Nice: 690 km
from Bordeaux: 141 km
from Strasbourg: 702 km
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 Pere from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ardillieres, Chambon, Landrais, Puyravault, Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes, Surgeres, Vandre and Vouhe.
This page in French: Visiter Pere