Saint-Germain tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 1 km from Saint-Germain

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Visit Saint-Germain: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Germain is situated in the Vienne 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 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 1 km and Angles-sur-l'Anglin at 15 km.

Saint-Germain, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site less than one km (direction west-north-west)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 15 km (direction west-north-west)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Montmorillon

at 15 km (direction south)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Chauvigny

at 17 km (direction west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

La Roche-Posay

at 25 km (direction north-north-west)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 35 km (direction west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Chatellerault

at 38 km (direction north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 40 km (direction west-north-west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Poitiers

at 41 km (direction west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Le-Dorat

at 42 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

In the small town of Le Dorat you will enjoy exploring the old town...

See Le-Dorat guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction east-south-east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

at 50 km (direction east), in the Indre department

There are several churches of interest here in Argenton-sur-Creuse, and a very pretty walk...

See Argenton-sur-Creuse guide

Bellac

at 51 km (direction south-south-east), in the Haute-Vienne department

The small market town of Bellac has some medieval houses of interest, and a...

See Bellac guide

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Germain

Markets in and near Saint-Germain

• Saint-Savin: market Friday (0km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (15km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (17km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (25km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (33km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (37km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (38km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (39km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (40km)
• Jaunay-Clan: market Friday (41km)

More information about Saint-Germain, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Saint-Germain, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (32km)
• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (15km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (42km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (17km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (0km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (15km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (21km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (41km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (41km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (48km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (22km)
• Laverré (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (30km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (40km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (15km)
• Poitiers (41km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (57km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Germain is in the west of France at 41 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Saint-Germain is 278 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Saint-Germain from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Antigny, Nalliers, Saint-Savin and Villemort.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Germain