Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Surgeres at 4 km from Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes
Visit Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes: highlights and tourist information
Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes 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-Germain-de-Marencennes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 4 km and Rochefort at 20 km.
Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Surgeres
at 4 km (direction east-north-east)It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...
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Rochefort
at 20 km (direction south-west)Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...
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Chatelaillon-Plage
Seaside resort at 23 km (direction west)The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...
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Saint-Savinien
at 24 km (direction south-south-east)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 25 km (direction east-south-east)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Fouras
Seaside resort at 25 km (direction west-south-west)While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...
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Marais Poitevin
at 29 km (direction north-east)The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...
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La Rochelle towers
at 29 km (direction west-north-west)These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...
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La Rochelle Natural History Museum
Museum at 29 km (direction west-north-west)The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...
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La Rochelle harbour
at 29 km (direction west-north-west)The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...
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La Rochelle
at 29 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 29 km (direction west-north-west)The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...
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Marans
at 30 km (direction north-west)Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...
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Ile-d'Aix
Island at 30 km (direction west)Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...
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Markets in and near Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes
- Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (4km)
- Courcon: market Wednesday (18km)
- Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (21km)
- Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (23km)
- Echillais: market Wednesday (23km)
- Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (25km)
- Aytre: market Friday (27km)
- La Rochelle: market every day (29km)
- Marans: market Tuesday (30km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (35km)
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Tourist attractions near Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes, France
What to do at Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes.
Aquarium
- Aquarium de La Rochelle (29km)
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (30km)
- Brouage Fortifications (33km)
Heritage sites
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (47km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (32km)
- La Flotte-en-Re (43km)
- Mornac-sur-Seudre (45km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Fontenay-le-Comte (43km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (26km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (29km)
- Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (35km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (38km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (39km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (39km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (43km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (43km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (59km)
Remarkable gardens
- La Roche Courbon (28km)
- Jardins de la Boirie (42km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- La Rochelle (29km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Benon (14km)
- Baie de l'Aiguillon (24km)
- Hiers-Brouage (33km)
- Forêt de Saint-Trojan (44km)
- Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (48km)
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (52km)
- Pointe de la Coubre (55km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Marans (30km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (31km)
- Zoo de la Palmyre (52km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes is in the west of France at 29 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes is 389 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes
Canton: Surgères
Arrondissement: Rochefort
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17700
Distance to Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 29 km
from Paris: 389 km
from Calais: 576 km
from Nice: 687 km
from Bordeaux: 139 km
from Strasbourg: 701 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-Germain-de-Marencennes from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chambon, Landrais, Muron, Pere, Surgeres and Vandre.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes