Poursac tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Verteuil-sur-Charente at 4 km from Poursac

Visit Poursac: highlights and tourist information

Poursac is situated in the Charente 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 Poursac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Verteuil-sur-Charente at 4 km and Bayers at 5 km.

Poursac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 4 km (direction north-west)

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Bayers

at 5 km (direction south-west)

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...

See Bayers guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 7 km (direction north-east)

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Ruffec

at 9 km (direction north-west)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...

See Ruffec guide

Tusson

at 15 km (direction west)

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several...

See Tusson guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 25 km (direction south-south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente,...

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide

La Rochefoucauld

at 26 km (direction south-south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the...

See La Rochefoucauld guide

Confolens

at 32 km (direction east)

Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain...

See Confolens guide

Angouleme

at 33 km (direction south-south-west)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...

See Angouleme guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 34 km (direction east-north-east)

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

Marthon

at 41 km (direction south-south-east)

In Marthon there is no single monument that dominates, but rather several...

See Marthon guide

Melle

at 43 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...

See Melle guide

Saint-Simon

at 43 km (direction south-west)

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 43 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

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Map of places to visit near Poursac

Markets in and near Poursac

• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (9km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (23km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (27km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (29km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (30km)
• Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (32km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (35km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (40km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (41km)

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Tourist attractions near Poursac, France

What to do at Poursac? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Poursac.

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (23km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Perigord-Limousin (57km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (9km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (16km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (18km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (21km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (23km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (34km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (39km)
• Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (41km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (46km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (8km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (15km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (43km)
• Logis de Forge (46km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de Montgaudier (36km)

Towns of Art and history

• Confolens (32km)
• Angouleme (33km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (26km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (32km)

Geography and distances

Poursac is in the west of France at 35 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Poursac is 358 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Poursac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aunac, Barro, Bayers, Chenommet, Chenon, Couture, Moutonneau, Nanteuil-en-Vallee, Saint-Georges, Saint-Gourson, Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec, Verteuil-sur-Charente and Villegats.

This page in French: Visiter Poursac