Saint-Germain-du-Seudre tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pons at 12 km from Saint-Germain-du-Seudre

Visit Saint-Germain-du-Seudre: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Germain-du-Seudre 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-du-Seudre in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pons at 12 km and Talmont at 19 km.

Saint-Germain-du-Seudre, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pons

at 12 km (direction east-north-east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...

See Pons guide

Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for...

See Talmont guide

Jonzac

at 20 km (direction east-south-east)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...

See Jonzac guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 23 km (direction west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can...

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

Saintes

at 26 km (direction west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 30 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like...

See Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction west-north-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along...

See Royan guide

Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 31 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy...

See Le Verdon-sur-Mer guide

Lesparre-Medoc

at 31 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde department

A small town in Medoc, at Lesparre-Medoc you can see the remains...

See Lesparre-Medoc guide

Vertheuil

at 32 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the...

See Vertheuil guide

Cognac

at 33 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...

See Cognac guide

Montalivet

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

The resort of Montaliver has a 12 kilometre beach, and has been...

See Montalivet guide

Pauillac

at 35 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine...

See Pauillac guide

Soulac-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 36 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

Soulac-sur-Mer is a long established beach resort at the north of the...

See Soulac-sur-Mer guide

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Germain-du-Seudre

Markets in and near Saint-Germain-du-Seudre

• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (12km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (15km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (20km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (23km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (27km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (27km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (27km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (30km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (32km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Germain-du-Seudre, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (49km)

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (11km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (43km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (44km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (19km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (36km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (20km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (27km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (36km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (9km)
• La Roche Courbon (36km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (40km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de la Lande (6km)
• Forêt de Pons (12km)
• Forêt de Suzac (25km)
• Pointe de Suzac (28km)
• Pointe de Grave (30km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (33km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (49km)
• Hiers-Brouage (49km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (49km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (57km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (26km)
• Royan (31km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (43km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Germain-du-Seudre is in the west of France at 81 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Germain-du-Seudre is 436 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-Germain-du-Seudre from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bois, Brie-sous-Mortagne, Champagnolles, Givrezac, Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde, Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin, Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne, Tanzac and Virollet.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Germain-du-Seudre