Polignac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Jonzac at 21 km from Polignac

Visit Polignac: highlights and tourist information

Polignac 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...

See Jonzac guide

Barbezieux

at 25 km (direction north-east), in the Charente department

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...

See Barbezieux guide

Blaye

at 32 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel...

See Blaye guide

Pauillac

at 35 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...

See Pauillac guide

The Subterranean Monolithic Church of Saint-Jean

Church at 38 km (direction east), in the Charente department

The 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 department

The attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

Pons

at 38 km (direction north-west)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...

See Pons guide

Margaux

at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious...

See Margaux guide

Libourne

at 41 km (direction south), in the Gironde department

Not generally considered as a travel destination, we found the center of...

See Libourne guide

Vertheuil

at 41 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...

See Vertheuil guide

Saint-Emilion

Heritage Site at 45 km (direction south-south-east), in the Gironde department

Saint-Emilion is an exceptionally scenic town, and most unusual in being listed...

See Saint-Emilion guide

Saint-Simon

at 45 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente department

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...

See Saint-Simon guide

Charmant

at 46 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

Charmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...

See Charmant guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 46 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

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

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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).

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