Saint-Froult tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Brouage at 8 km from Saint-Froult

Visit Saint-Froult: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Froult is situated in the Charente-Maritime department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Brouage at 8 km and Rochefort at 8 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Saint-Froult, 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-Froult in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Brouage

at 8 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Brouage guide

Rochefort

at 8 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Rochefort guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 8 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Fouras guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 14 km (direction north-west)

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

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction south-west)

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

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 17 km (direction south-west)

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

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 18 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See La Tremblade guide

Ile d'Oleron

Island at 21 km (direction west)

It is usually the beaches that attract visitors to Ile d'Oleron, but...

See Ile d'Oleron guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 23 km (direction south)

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

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

La Palmyre

at 23 km (direction south-south-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best...

See La Palmyre guide

La Rochelle

at 28 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 28 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 28 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 28 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

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

Map of places to visit near Saint-Froult

Markets in and near Saint-Froult

• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (7km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (8km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (9km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (10km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (12km)
• Dolus-d'Oleron: market every day except Wednesday & Thursday - seasonal market only (16km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (18km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (18km)
• Saint Pierre d'Oleron: market every day (20km)

Hotels near Saint-Froult

More information about Saint-Froult, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Saint-Froult, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (27km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (8km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (40km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (55km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (23km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (36km)
• Talmont (44km)
• Ars-en-Re (48km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (36km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (39km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Boirie (19km)
• La Roche Courbon (24km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (28km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (28km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (8km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (16km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (22km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (28km)
• Pointe de Suzac (35km)
• Forêt de Suzac (38km)
• Forêt de Benon (38km)
• Pointe de Grave (43km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (46km)
• Forêt de Pons (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (8km)
• Royan (33km)
• Saintes (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (44km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (27km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Froult is in the west of France at 28 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Froult is 415 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-Froult from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beaugeay, Moeze, Port-Des-Barques, Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente, Soubise and Vergeroux.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Froult