Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Lucon at 10 km from Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine

Visit Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine is situated in the Vendee department and Pays de la Loire region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Lucon at 10 km and Luçon cathedral at 10 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine in Pays de la Loire.

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

Lucon

at 10 km (direction west-south-west)

Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for...

See Lucon guide

Luçon cathedral

Cathedral at 10 km (direction west-south-west)

Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the...

See Luçon cathedral guide

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 20 km (direction east)

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is...

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Marans

at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river...

See Marans guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction east-north-east)

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of...

See Vouvant guide

La Faute-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction west-south-west)

Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature...

See La Faute-sur-Mer guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 29 km (direction east-south-east)

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of...

See Maillezais abbey guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 31 km (direction east-south-east)

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

Longeville-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west)

At Longeville-sur-Mer you will enjoy the lively market in...

See Longeville-sur-Mer guide

La Tranche-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west-south-west)

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small resort, but very pleasant and...

See La Tranche-sur-Mer guide

La Rochelle

at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La...

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of...

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vendee

Map of places to visit near Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine

Markets in and near Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine

• Lucon: market Wednesday & Saturday (10km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (20km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (23km)
• La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (28km)
• Angles: market Wednesday & Sunday (28km)
• Les Essarts: market Wednesday (32km)
• La Tranche-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (32km)
• La Roche-sur-Yon: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (34km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (35km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (36km)

More information about Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (40km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (36km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vouvant (23km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (41km)
• Coulon (42km)
• Ars-en-Re (48km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (20km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (23km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (28km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (29km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (38km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (6km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (8km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (40km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (29km)
• Forêt de Benon (40km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (44km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (23km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (24km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (44km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine is in the west of France at 33 kilometres from La Roche-sur-Yon, the department capital (general information: Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine is 365 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive by car from a cross-channel ferry port - Saint Malo is convenient at around 3 hours drive. For driving distances to Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Mouzeuil-Saint-Martin, Nalliers, Saint-Etienne-de-Brillouet, Saint-Jean-de-Beugne, Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine, Sainte-Hermine and Thire.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine