Rioux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Amphitheatre in Saintes at 13 km from Rioux

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Visit Rioux: highlights and tourist information

Rioux 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 Rioux in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Amphitheatre in Saintes at 13 km and Saintes at 14 km.

Rioux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 13 km (direction north-north-east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide

Saintes

at 14 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Pons

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

See Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Royan

Seaside resort at 25 km (direction west)

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

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Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Saint-Savinien

at 27 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 29 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches...

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Jonzac

at 30 km (direction south-east)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle and other...

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Cognac

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

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

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Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 34 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop...

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Soulac-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

Soulac-sur-Mer is a long established beach resort at the north of the Medoc peninsula...

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

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Markets in and near Rioux

• Cozes: market Wednesday (11km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (14km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (17km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (21km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (22km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (22km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (24km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (27km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (27km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Monday (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Rioux, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (37km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (13km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (14km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (19km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (26km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (14km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (36km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (21km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (23km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (44km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (14km)
• Forêt de la Lande (20km)
• Forêt de Suzac (21km)
• Pointe de Suzac (23km)
• Pointe de Grave (29km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (29km)
• Hiers-Brouage (37km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (40km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (41km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (46km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (14km)
• Royan (25km)
• Rochefort (39km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (36km)

Geography and distances

Rioux is in the west of France at 67 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Rioux is 426 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 Rioux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chermignac, Cravans, Montpellier-de-Medillan, Retaud, Saint-Andre-de-Lidon, Saint-Simon-de-Pellouaille, Tesson, Thaims and Thenac.

This page in French: Visiter Rioux