Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux tourism and travel guide

Visit Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux is situated in the Cher department and Centre-Loire Valley 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-Georges-de-Poisieux in Centre-Loire Valley.

Popular places to visit nearby include Culan at 18 km and Herisson at 27 km.

Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Culan

Culan

at 18 km (direction south-west)

The castle at Culan is one of the most interesting in the quiet Cher...

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Herisson

Herisson

at 27 km (direction south-east), in the Allier department

The ruined castle and the historic centre along the banks of the Aumance river...

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Saint-Chartier

Saint-Chartier

at 38 km (direction west), in the Indre department

Take a stroll through the grounds of the castle here in the quiet town...

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La Chatre

La Chatre

at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Indre department

La Chatre is a small town and quick to explore - before setting off...

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Montlucon

Montlucon

at 40 km (direction south-south-east), in the Allier department

Periods of prosperity in the 12th, 15th and 19th centuries have each contributed monuments...

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Nohant-Vic

Nohant-Vic

at 40 km (direction west), in the Indre department

The 18th century French manor house where George Sand lived is the main attraction...

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Bourges Cathedral

Bourges Cathedral

Cathedral at 44 km (direction north-north-west)

The cathedral in Bourges is a 13th century building with remarkable stonework and impressive...

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Bourges

Bourges

at 45 km (direction north-north-west)

Although Bourges is known for its stunning cathedral, it also has a substantial medieval...

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Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

Bourges Palais Jacques-Coeur

at 45 km (direction north-north-west)

The Palais Jacques-Coeur is a charming medieval palace with impressive rooms and fireplaces in...

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Issoudun

Issoudun

at 48 km (direction west-north-west), in the Indre department

There are few important monuments here in Issoudun, but we enjoyed a stroll around...

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Apremont-sur-Allier

Apremont-sur-Allier

Most Beautiful Village at 52 km (direction east-north-east)

The story of the renewal of Apremont-sur-Allier is fascinating, and leads us to the...

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Markets in and near Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

  • Saint-Amand-Montrond: market Wednesday & Saturday (5km)
  • Dun-sur-Auron: market Saturday (23km)
  • Lignieres: market Monday (24km)
  • Chateaumeillant: market Friday (25km)
  • Lurcy-Levis: market Monday (35km)
  • Cosne-d'Allier: market Tuesday (36km)
  • Domerat: market Friday (37km)
  • Sancoins: market Wednesday (37km)
  • Saint-Florent-sur-Cher: market Friday & (38km)
  • Montlucon: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux, France

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

National Monuments

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

Churches and religious monuments

  • Abbaye Notre Dame de Noirlac et Saint Etienne Prieuré (Bruere-Allichamps) (7km)
  • Abbaye de La Celle (La Celle) (9km)
  • Eglise de Saint Martin (Ineuil) (17km)
  • Eglise de Saint-Georges (Saint-Jeanvrin) (21km)
  • Collegiale Saint Etienne (Dun-sur-Auron) (23km)
  • Eglise de Saint Germain (Blet) (30km)
  • Eglise de Saint Martin (Plaimpied-Givaudins) (35km)
  • Eglise de Saint André (Jussy-Champagne) (36km)
  • Eglise de Saint Martin (Ygrande) (42km)
  • Eglise de Saint Georges (Bourbon-l'Archambault) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

  • Les jardins artistiques de Drulon (8km)
  • Jardins du prieuré Notre-Dame-d'Orsan (21km)
  • Jardins du château d'Ainay-le-Vieil (34km)
  • Jardin du domaine de George Sand (40km)
  • Les Prés Fichaux (45km)
  • Parc floral d'Apremont (50km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

Sites of natural beauty

  • Foret de Troncais (19km)
  • Pierres Jaumetres (49km)

Towns of Art and history

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

  • Montmarault (55km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

  • Saint-Amand-Montrond (5km)
  • Issoudun (47km)
 
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Geography and distances

Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux is in the center of France at 45 kilometres from Bourges, the department capital (general information: Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux is 241 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

Canton: Saulzais-le-Potier

Arrondissement: Saint-Amand-Montrond

Department: Cher

Region: Loire Valley

New region: Centre-Loire Valley

Postcode: 18200

Distance to Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

from Bourges (prefecture): 45 km

from Paris: 241 km

from Calais: 476 km

from Nice: 501 km

from Bordeaux: 314 km

from Strasbourg: 448 km

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Paris and rent a car or drive from one of the channel ports such as Caen or Le Havre, a drive af about 2-3 hours. For driving distances to Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ainay-le-Vieil, Arcomps, Bouzais, Colombiers, Drevant, Faverdines, La Celette, La Groutte, Nozieres, Orcenais, Orval and Saint-Amand-Montrond.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Georges-de-Poisieux

 
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