Saint-Clair tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Moncontour, Vienne at 6 km from Saint-Clair
Visit Saint-Clair: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Clair is situated in the Vienne department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Moncontour, Vienne at 6 km and Thouars at 24 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Clair, 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-Clair in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Moncontour, Vienne
at 6 km (direction west)As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...
See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Thouars
at 24 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...
See Thouars guide

Chateau du Rivau
Castle at 32 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentOne of the more modest castles in the region, both the Chateau...
See Chateau du Rivau guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 33 km (direction north-west), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentThe Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...
See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Futuroscope
Theme Park at 33 km (direction south-east)Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...
See Futuroscope guide

Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 34 km (direction south-east), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentThe Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one...
See Fontevraud Abbey guide

Chateau de Chinon
Castle at 35 km (direction north-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentChâteau de Chinon retains more medieval elements than most Loire Valley castles...
See Chateau de Chinon guide

Parthenay
at 35 km (direction south-west), in the Deux-Sevres departmentParthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...
See Parthenay guide

Tavant
at 37 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentTavant is a small village but a visit to se the murals...
See Tavant guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church
Church at 37 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentThe collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the...
See Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church guide

Candes-Saint-Martin
Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentIn the village of Candes-Saint-Martin, a 'most beautiful village in France', you...
See Candes-Saint-Martin guide

Chinon
at 37 km (direction north-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire departmentAs well as the castle, Chinon has a very impressive medieval centre...
See Chinon guide

Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction north-north-east), in the Maine-et-Loire departmentMontsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an...
See Montsoreau guide

Chatellerault
at 37 km (direction east)The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...
See Chatellerault guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne
Map of places to visit near Saint-Clair
Markets in and near Saint-Clair
- Mirebeau: market Wednesday & Saturday (14km)
- Loudun: market Tuesday (15km)
- Airvault: market Saturday (16km)
- Thenezay: market Sunday (19km)
- Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (24km)
- Richelieu: market Monday & Friday (25km)
- Neuville-de-Poitou: market Thursday & Sunday (26km)
- Vouille: market Saturday (28km)
- Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (32km)
- Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (32km)
Hotels near Saint-Clair
More information about Saint-Clair, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Clair, France
What to do at Saint-Clair? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Clair.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de Loudun (15km)
Heritage sites
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Candes-Saint-Martin (37km)
- Montsoreau (37km)
- Crissay-sur-Manse (44km)
National Monuments
- Oiron Chateau (13km)
- Fontevraud Abbey (34km)
- Sanxay (43km)
- Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau (52km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Loudun (15km)
- Montreuil-Bellay (32km)
- Chauvigny (56km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Loire-Anjou-Touraine (40km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (9km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (15km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (16km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (34km)
- Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (37km)
- Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (49km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (56km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du château de La Mothe (25km)
- Les jardins du château du Rivau (31km)
- La Guyonnière (41km)
- Touffou (50km)
- Les jardins de la Chatonnière (52km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Richelieu (25km)
- Chatillon-sur-Thouet (34km)
- Chinon (36km)
- Saumur (43km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Futuroscope (33km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (54km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (44km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Clair is in the west of France at 39 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Saint-Clair is 278 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Clair
Canton: Moncontour
Arrondissement: Châtellerault
Department: Vienne
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 86330
Distance to Saint-Clair
from Poitiers (prefecture): 39 km
from Paris: 278 km
from Calais: 471 km
from Nice: 665 km
from Bordeaux: 233 km
from Strasbourg: 605 km
Getting here
Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Saint-Clair from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aulnay, La Chaussee, Martaize and Saint-Jean-de-Sauves.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Clair