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
To Visit Attractions Book a visitSaint-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 departmentWhile 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 departmentThe 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 departmentA 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 departmentIn 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 departmentCognac 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 departmentThe 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 departmentThe 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 departmentSoulac-sur-Mer is a long established beach resort at the north of the...
See Soulac-sur-Mer guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
Arrange a visit to Saint-Germain-du-Seudre
Hotels in Saint-Germain-du-Seudre
Booking.com: best prices
For great prices on car hire throughout France and Corsica please visit our recommended partner at RentalCars.com
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)
More information about Saint-Germain-du-Seudre, Poitou-Charentes
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
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).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Germain-du-Seudre
Canton: Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge
Arrondissement: Jonzac
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17240
Distance to Saint-Germain-du-Seudre
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 81 km
from Paris: 436 km
from Calais: 633 km
from Nice: 659 km
from Bordeaux: 75 km
from Strasbourg: 723 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-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