Saint-Coutant-le-Grand tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Coutant-le-Grand: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Coutant-le-Grand is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Saint-Coutant-le-Grand in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savinien at 11 km and Rochefort at 15 km.

Saint-Coutant-le-Grand, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savinien

at 11 km (direction south-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Rochefort

at 15 km (direction west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Surgeres

at 16 km (direction west)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

See Surgeres guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 19 km (direction east)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 25 km (direction south-south-east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide

Saintes

at 25 km (direction south-south-east)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

See Saintes guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 25 km (direction west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Brouage

at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

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

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 32 km (direction west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

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Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

La Rochelle

at 37 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Coutant-le-Grand

Markets in and near Saint-Coutant-le-Grand

• Echillais: market Wednesday (15km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (16km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (17km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (25km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (28km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (32km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (32km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (34km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (34km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Coutant-le-Grand, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (37km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (26km)
• Marais Poitevin (43km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (19km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (34km)
• Coulon (44km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (15km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (30km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (47km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (15km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (42km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (26km)
• Forêt de Benon (28km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (38km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (38km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (40km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (41km)
• Pointe de Suzac (43km)
• Forêt de Suzac (44km)
• Forêt de Pons (45km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (46km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (15km)
• Saintes (25km)
• Royan (42km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (43km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (36km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (43km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Coutant-le-Grand is in the west of France at 37 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Coutant-le-Grand is 399 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Saint-Coutant-le-Grand from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Archingeay, Champdolent, Lussant, Moragne, Puy-du-Lac, Saint-Crepin and Tonnay-Boutonne.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Coutant-le-Grand