Rochefort-sur-Loire tourism and travel guide

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Visit Rochefort-sur-Loire: highlights and tourist information

Rochefort-sur-Loire is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Rochefort-sur-Loire in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Brissac at 12 km and Apocalypse Tapestry at 15 km.

Rochefort-sur-Loire, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 12 km (direction east)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 15 km (direction north-east)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 15 km (direction north-east)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 15 km (direction north-east)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 15 km (direction north-east)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

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Angers

at 15 km (direction north-east)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 22 km (direction south-east)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

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Chateau Plessis-Bourre

Castle at 28 km (direction north-north-east)

The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines medieval and...

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Cholet

at 37 km (direction south-west)

Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....

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Saumur

at 45 km (direction east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 45 km (direction east-south-east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 46 km (direction east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

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Bauge

at 46 km (direction east-north-east)

Bauge is a small traditional town with a small castle - and a very...

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Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 51 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

The Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known for its...

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Reserve excursions near Rochefort-sur-Loire

Map of places to visit near Rochefort-sur-Loire

Markets in and near Rochefort-sur-Loire

• Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (8km)
• Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (13km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (16km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (16km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (17km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (18km)
• Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou: market Tuesday (18km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (25km)
• Le Lion-d'Angers: market Friday (30km)
• Beaupreau: market Monday (30km)

More information about Rochefort-sur-Loire, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Rochefort-sur-Loire, France

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

National Monuments

• Chateau d'Angers (15km)
• Oiron Chateau (63km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (46km)
• La Fleche (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (32km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (32km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Pin (17km)
• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (19km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angers (15km)
• Thouars (54km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (22km)
• Cholet (37km)
• Chenille-Change (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (33km)

Geography and distances

Rochefort-sur-Loire is in the western-centre of France at 15 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Rochefort-sur-Loire is 279 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Rochefort-sur-Loire from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Behuard, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Denee, La Possonniere, Le Champ-sur-Layon, Saint-Aubin-de-Luigne, Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix and Savennieres.

This page in French: Visiter Rochefort-sur-Loire