Saint-Crepin tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Surgeres at 11 km from Saint-Crepin

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Visit Saint-Crepin: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Crepin 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-Crepin in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 11 km and Saint-Savinien at 14 km.

Saint-Crepin, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Surgeres

at 11 km (direction )

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

See Surgeres guide

Saint-Savinien

at 14 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 17 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Rochefort

at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Rochefort guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction west)

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

See Fouras 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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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 29 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 29 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Saintes guide

Brouage

at 31 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Brouage guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 34 km (direction west)

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

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Marais Poitevin

at 35 km (direction north-north-east)

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

See Marais Poitevin guide

La Rochelle towers

at 37 km (direction west-north-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

See La Rochelle towers guide

La Rochelle

at 37 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 37 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Crepin

Markets in and near Saint-Crepin

• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (12km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (20km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (20km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (27km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (27km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (29km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (30km)
• Aytre: market Friday (34km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (36km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (36km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Crepin, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (36km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (31km)
• Marais Poitevin (37km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (17km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (51km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (38km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (26km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (33km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (35km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (38km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (49km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (21km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (23km)
• Hiers-Brouage (31km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (33km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (43km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (43km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (46km)
• Pointe de Suzac (49km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (19km)
• Saintes (29km)
• Royan (48km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (30km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (48km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Crepin is in the west of France at 37 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Crepin is 393 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-Crepin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Annezay, Breuil-la-Reorte, Chervettes, Genouille, Moragne, Puy-du-Lac, Saint-Coutant-le-Grand, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Barriere, Tonnay-Boutonne and Vandre.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Crepin