Polignac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 21 km from Polignac
Visit Polignac: highlights and tourist information
To Visit Attractions Book a visitPolignac 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 Polignac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 21 km and Barbezieux at 25 km.
Polignac, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Jonzac
at 21 km (direction north-west)Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...
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Barbezieux
at 25 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentHere in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...
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Blaye
at 32 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel...
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Pauillac
at 35 km (direction west), in the Gironde departmentThe small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...
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The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean
Church at 38 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Monolithic Subterranean Church of Saint-Jean in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is a magnificent underground...
See The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Most Beautiful Village at 38 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...
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Pons
at 38 km (direction north-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
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Margaux
at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde departmentThe village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious...
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Libourne
at 41 km (direction south), in the Gironde departmentNot generally considered as a travel destination, we found the center of...
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Vertheuil
at 41 km (direction west), in the Gironde departmentIn this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...
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Saint-Emilion
Heritage Site at 45 km (direction south-south-east), in the Gironde departmentSaint-Emilion is an exceptionally scenic town, and most unusual in being listed...
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Saint-Simon
at 45 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
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Charmant
at 46 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentCharmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...
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Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 46 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...
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Map of places to visit near Polignac
Markets in and near Polignac
- Montendre: market Thursday (8km)
- Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (21km)
- Cavignac: market Thursday (21km)
- Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (24km)
- Chalais: market Monday (27km)
- Coutras: market Wednesday & Saturday (30km)
- Blaye: market Wednesday & Saturday (32km)
- Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (38km)
- Ambares-et-Lagrave: market Friday & (42km)
- Bassens: market Sunday (45km)
More information about Polignac, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Polignac, France
What to do at Polignac? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Polignac.
Heritage sites
- Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (33km)
- Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (34km)
- Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (36km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
- Saint-Emilion (45km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (38km)
National Monuments
- Cave Pair-non-Pair (31km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (21km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (41km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (44km)
- Collégiale et chapelle de la Trinité (Saint-Emilion) (45km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (49km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (49km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (52km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (53km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (55km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du Chaigne (32km)
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (35km)
- Jardin du Fond de l’or (36km)
- Parc du château Lanessan (38km)
- Jardins du château de Vayres (43km)
- Logis de Forge (46km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de la Lande (33km)
- Bec d'Ambès (35km)
- Forêt de Pons (38km)
Towns of Art and history
- Angouleme (56km)
Geography and distances
Polignac is in the west of France at 117 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Polignac is 446 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Polignac
Canton: Montlieu-la-Garde
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17210
Distance to Polignac
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 117 km
from Paris: 446 km
from Calais: 650 km
from Nice: 626 km
from Bordeaux: 54 km
from Strasbourg: 713 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 Polignac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chantillac, Chatenet, Chepniers, Expiremont, Jussas, Le Pin, Merignac, Montlieu-la-Garde, Pommiers-Moulons, Pouillac, Sainte-Colombe and Sousmoulins.
This page in French: Visiter Polignac