Saint-Cyr-du-Doret tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Cyr-du-Doret: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Cyr-du-Doret 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-Cyr-du-Doret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Maillezais abbey at 12 km and Marans at 14 km.

Saint-Cyr-du-Doret, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 12 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

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

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Marans

at 14 km (direction west)

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

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Marais Poitevin

at 16 km (direction east)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 19 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

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

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Surgeres

at 20 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 21 km (direction south-south-east), in the Vendee department

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

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Niort

at 27 km (direction east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

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La Rochelle

at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle harbour

at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

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La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle towers

at 30 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction south-west)

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

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Cyr-du-Doret

Markets in and near Saint-Cyr-du-Doret

• Courcon: market Wednesday (4km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (14km)
• Benet: market Monday (19km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (20km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (21km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (27km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (28km)
• Aytre: market Friday (29km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (30km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (31km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Cyr-du-Doret, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (30km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (13km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (44km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (18km)
• Vouvant (33km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (41km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (21km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (7km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (18km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (19km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (34km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (40km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (52km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (53km)
• La Guyonnière (55km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (30km)
• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (60km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (2km)
• Forêt de Benon (9km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (39km)
• Parthenay (59km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (14km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (26km)
• Zoodyssée (35km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Cyr-du-Doret is in the west of France at 29 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Cyr-du-Doret is 372 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-Cyr-du-Doret from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Courcon, Damvix, Ferrieres, La Greve-sur-Mignon, La Ronde, Saint-Jean-de-Liversay and Taugon.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Cyr-du-Doret