Saint-Eugene tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Barbezieux at 11 km from Saint-Eugene
Visit Saint-Eugene: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Eugene is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Barbezieux at 11 km and Jonzac at 13 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Eugene, 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-Eugene in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Barbezieux
at 11 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentHere in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...
See Barbezieux guide

Jonzac
at 13 km (direction west-south-west)Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...
See Jonzac guide

Cognac
at 21 km (direction north-north-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...
See Cognac guide

Jarnac
at 21 km (direction north-north-east), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...
See Jarnac guide

Pons
at 22 km (direction west-north-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...
See Pons guide

Saint-Simon
at 23 km (direction north-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...
See Saint-Simon guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 32 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...
See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Charmant
at 37 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentCharmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...
See Charmant guide

Saintes
at 38 km (direction north-west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...
See Saintes guide

Angouleme
at 38 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentAngouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...
See Angouleme guide

Torsac
at 40 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentTorsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...
See Torsac guide

Chateau de la Mercerie
Castle at 41 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...
See Chateau de la Mercerie guide

Villebois-Lavalette
at 44 km (direction east), in the Charente departmentThe village of Villebois-Lavalette is pleasant to explore, and also has a...
See Villebois-Lavalette guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne
Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentThe attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...
See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Map of places to visit near Saint-Eugene
Markets in and near Saint-Eugene
- Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (11km)
- Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (13km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (21km)
- Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (22km)
- Montendre: market Thursday (27km)
- La Couronne: market Saturday (32km)
- Chalais: market Monday (37km)
- Angouleme: market every day except Monday (37km)
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (40km)
Hotels near Saint-Eugene
More information about Saint-Eugene, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Eugene, France
What to do at Saint-Eugene? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Eugene.
Heritage sites
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
- Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (52km)
- Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (53km)
- Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (55km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (44km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (13km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (16km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (16km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (21km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (27km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (27km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (30km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (32km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (34km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (37km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (49km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (56km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du Chaigne (11km)
- Logis de Forge (32km)
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (34km)
- La Roche Courbon (52km)
- Parc du château Lanessan (56km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Pons (22km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (24km)
- Forêt de la Lande (27km)
Towns of Art and history
Geography and distances
Saint-Eugene is in the west of France at 99 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Eugene is 422 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Eugene
Canton: Archiac
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17520
Distance to Saint-Eugene
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 99 km
from Paris: 422 km
from Calais: 625 km
from Nice: 631 km
from Bordeaux: 78 km
from Strasbourg: 698 km
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-Eugene from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Allas-Champagne, Ambleville, Archiac, Arthenac, Brie-sous-Archiac, Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, Guimps, Lachaise, Moings and Saint-Palais-du-Ne.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Eugene