Port-Des-Barques tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Fouras at 5 km from Port-Des-Barques
Visit Port-Des-Barques: highlights and tourist information
Port-Des-Barques 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 Port-Des-Barques in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Fouras at 5 km and Rochefort at 9 km.
Port-Des-Barques, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Fouras
Seaside resort at 5 km (direction north-north-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
See Fouras guide
Rochefort
at 9 km (direction east)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
See Rochefort guide
Ile-d'Aix
Island at 10 km (direction north-west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
See Ile-d'Aix guide
Brouage
at 11 km (direction south)The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...
See Brouage guide
Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 14 km (direction south)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
See Chatelaillon-Plage guide
Ronce-les-Bains
Seaside resort at 18 km (direction south-south-west)Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...
See Ronce-les-Bains guide
Ile d'Oleron
Island at 20 km (direction west)It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but allow time...
See Ile d'Oleron guide
La Tremblade
Seaside resort at 20 km (direction south-south-west)Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...
See La Tremblade guide
La Rochelle
at 24 km (direction north-north-west)The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...
See La Rochelle guide
La Rochelle aquarium
at 24 km (direction north-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
See La Rochelle aquarium guide
La Rochelle harbour
at 24 km (direction north-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
See La Rochelle harbour guide
La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 24 km (direction north-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide
La Rochelle towers
at 24 km (direction north-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
See La Rochelle towers guide
La Palmyre
at 26 km (direction south-south-west)You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...
See La Palmyre guide
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Markets in and near Port-Des-Barques
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (5km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (9km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (11km)
- Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (12km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (12km)
- Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (12km)
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (14km)
- Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (15km)
- Saint Pierre d'Oleron: market every day (18km)
- La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (20km)
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Tourist attractions near Port-Des-Barques, France
What to do at Port-Des-Barques? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Port-Des-Barques.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (24km)
Grand sites of France
- Brouage Fortifications (11km)
- Marais Poitevin (54km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (36km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (59km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (26km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (33km)
- Ars-en-Re (44km)
- Coulon (57km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (38km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (42km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (49km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardins de la Boirie (18km)
- Jardins du phare de Chassiron (25km)
- La Roche Courbon (27km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (24km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Hiers-Brouage (11km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (17km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (24km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (30km)
- Forêt de Benon (37km)
- Pointe de Suzac (38km)
- Forêt de Suzac (41km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (43km)
- Forêt de Pons (58km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (41km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoo de la Palmyre (29km)
Geography and distances
Port-Des-Barques is in the west of France at 24 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Port-Des-Barques is 414 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Port-Des-Barques
Canton: Saint-Agnant
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17730
Distance to Port-Des-Barques
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 24 km
from Paris: 414 km
from Calais: 597 km
from Nice: 704 km
from Bordeaux: 129 km
from Strasbourg: 727 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 Port-Des-Barques from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fouras, Moeze, Saint-Froult, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Pree, Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente and Soubise.
This page in French: Visiter Port-Des-Barques