Queaux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Montmorillon at 19 km from Queaux

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Visit Queaux: highlights and tourist information

Queaux is situated in the Vienne 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 Queaux in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montmorillon at 19 km and Chauvigny at 27 km.

Queaux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Montmorillon

at 19 km (direction east-north-east)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Chauvigny

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 28 km (direction north-west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 31 km (direction north-east)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 31 km (direction south), in the Charente department

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

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

Le-Dorat

at 34 km (direction east-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

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Confolens

at 35 km (direction south), in the Charente department

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

See Confolens guide

Bellac

at 37 km (direction east-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

Poitiers

at 38 km (direction north-west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Mortemart

Most Beautiful Village at 39 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

Now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', Mortemart is a very pleasant...

See Mortemart guide

Montrol-Senard

at 40 km (direction south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

Montrol-Senard is a traditional Limousin village which has been turned into an ecomuseum....

See Montrol-Senard guide

Brigueuil

at 44 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

Here in Brigueuil it is the roman style church that is the most interesting...

See Brigueuil guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction north-north-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

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Futuroscope

Theme Park at 44 km (direction north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

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Markets in and near Queaux

• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (19km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (30km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (33km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (35km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (38km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (41km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (45km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (46km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (48km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (49km)

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Tourist attractions near Queaux, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (44km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (29km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (27km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (13km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (17km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (19km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (27km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (28km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (29km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (35km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (35km)
• Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (36km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (49km)

Remarkable gardens

• Laverré (29km)
• Touffou (33km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (58km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (44km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (19km)
• Confolens (35km)
• Poitiers (38km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (33km)
• Bellac (37km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (31km)

Geography and distances

Queaux is in the west of France at 38 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Queaux is 308 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Queaux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bouresse, Gouex, Moussac, Nerignac and Persac.

This page in French: Visiter Queaux