Roussay tourism and travel guide

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Visit Roussay: highlights and tourist information

Roussay 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 Roussay in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Tiffauges at 9 km and Cholet at 14 km.

Roussay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 9 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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Cholet

at 14 km (direction east)

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

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Clisson

at 17 km (direction west), in the Loire-Atlantique department

Clisson has a medieval castle, and an interesting architectural style having ben largely re-built...

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Nantes

at 40 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire-Atlantique department

One of the largest towns in France, Nantes has many monuments, museums and places...

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The Jardin Extraordinaire of Nantes

Garden at 40 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire Atlantique department

The Jardin Extraordinaire de Nantes has been created in an old quarry and features...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 48 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 51 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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La Roche-sur-Yon

at 54 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

La Roche-sur-Yon has an attractive town centre around the gardens of the Place Napoleon...

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Apocalypse Tapestry

at 57 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 57 km (direction north-east)

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

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 57 km (direction north-east)

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

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 57 km (direction north-east)

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

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Angers

at 57 km (direction north-east)

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

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Reserve excursions near Roussay

Map of places to visit near Roussay

Markets in and near Roussay

• Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges: market Friday (6km)
• Beaupreau: market Monday (14km)
• Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (14km)
• Clisson: market Friday (16km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (29km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (30km)
• Ancenis: market Thursday (32km)
• Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (37km)
• Les Essarts: market Wednesday (37km)
• Carquefou: market Thursday (40km)

More information about Roussay, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Roussay, France

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

National Monuments

• Chateau d'Angers (57km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (26km)
• Jardins du Pin (39km)
• Jardin des plantes (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Nantes (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Héron (France) (36km)
• Petite Amazonie de Nantes (38km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (24km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angers (57km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Cholet (14km)
• Carquefou (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (24km)

Geography and distances

Roussay is in the western-centre of France at 57 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Roussay is 321 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 Roussay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Renaudiere, La Romagne, Saint-Andre-de-la-Marche, Saint-Germain-sur-Moine, Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges and Torfou.

This page in French: Visiter Roussay