Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Rochefort at 14 km from Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult

Visit Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult: highlights and tourist information

Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult 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 Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Rochefort at 14 km and Brouage at 15 km.

Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Rochefort

at 14 km (direction north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where...

See Rochefort guide

Brouage

at 15 km (direction west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel,...

See Brouage guide

Saint-Savinien

at 16 km (direction east-north-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 17 km (direction south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Saintes

at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction west-south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand...

See La Tremblade guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Palmyre

at 24 km (direction west-south-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best...

See La Palmyre guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 24 km (direction north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure...

See Fouras guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along...

See Royan guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 30 km (direction east-north-east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 31 km (direction south-south-west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can...

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike,...

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Surgeres

at 32 km (direction north-north-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre...

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Map of places to visit near Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult

Markets in and near Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult

• Echillais: market Wednesday (10km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (14km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (18km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (20km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (21km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (21km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (22km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (22km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Les Mathes: market every day except Monday (24km)

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Tourist attractions near Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult, France

What to do at Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult.

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (42km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (16km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (20km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (46km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (56km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (17km)
• Talmont (33km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (53km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (55km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (23km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (49km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (7km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (36km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (45km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (16km)
• Pointe de Suzac (26km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (26km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (28km)
• Forêt de Suzac (28km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (31km)
• Pointe de Grave (36km)
• Forêt de Pons (37km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (42km)
• Forêt de Benon (43km)
• Forêt de la Lande (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (14km)
• Saintes (21km)
• Royan (26km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (27km)
• Zoodyssée (51km)

Geography and distances

Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult is in the west of France at 43 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult is 415 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 Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beurlay, Champagne, Romegoux, Saint-Jean-d'Angle, Saint-Sulpice-d'Arnoult and Sainte-Radegonde.

This page in French: Visiter Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult