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
To Visit AttractionsSaint-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 sites 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 its imposing cathedral...
See Lucon guide

Luçon cathedral
Cathedral at 10 km (direction west-south-west)Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic,...
See Luçon cathedral guide

Fontenay-le-Comte
at 20 km (direction east)With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home...
See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Marans
at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime departmentMarans 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 a medieval castle...
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 reserve and peninsula...
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 the...
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 the town as...
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 with an...
See La Tranche-sur-Mer guide

La Rochelle
at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the...
See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 40 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe 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)
Hotels near Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine
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
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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine
Canton: Sainte-Hermine
Arrondissement: Fontenay-le-Comte
Department: Vendee
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 85210
Distance to Saint-Aubin-la-Plaine
from La Roche-sur-Yon (prefecture): 33 km
from Paris: 365 km
from Calais: 538 km
from Nice: 724 km
from Bordeaux: 190 km
from Strasbourg: 700 km
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