Saint-Jean-d'Angle tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Jean-d'Angle: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Jean-d'Angle 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-Jean-d'Angle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Brouage at 10 km and Rochefort at 14 km.

Saint-Jean-d'Angle, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Brouage

at 10 km (direction west-north-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Rochefort

at 14 km (direction west-north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 14 km (direction south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

See La Tremblade guide

Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 17 km (direction west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an important centre...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Palmyre

at 19 km (direction west-south-west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...

See La Palmyre guide

Saint-Savinien

at 22 km (direction east-north-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

See Fouras guide

Royan

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Royan guide

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 25 km (direction east-south-east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide

Saintes

at 25 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Saintes guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 27 km (direction north-west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 29 km (direction south)

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

See Meschers-sur-Gironde guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 30 km (direction north-north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Jean-d'Angle

Markets in and near Saint-Jean-d'Angle

• Echillais: market Wednesday (9km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (13km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (16km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (16km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (16km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (16km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (16km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (17km)
• Les Mathes: market every day except Monday (20km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (21km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Jean-d'Angle, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (40km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (10km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (53km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (14km)
• Talmont (32km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (50km)
• Ars-en-Re (61km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (58km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (28km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (49km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (13km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (31km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (41km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (47km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (10km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (21km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (22km)
• Pointe de Suzac (24km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (26km)
• Forêt de Suzac (27km)
• Pointe de Grave (33km)
• Forêt de Pons (41km)
• Forêt de Benon (45km)
• Forêt de la Lande (46km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (14km)
• Royan (23km)
• Saintes (25km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (22km)
• Zoodyssée (56km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Jean-d'Angle is in the west of France at 41 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Jean-d'Angle is 419 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-Jean-d'Angle from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beaugeay, Champagne, Pont-l'Abbe-d'Arnoult, Saint-Agnant, Saint-Sornin, Sainte-Gemme and Sainte-Radegonde.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Jean-d'Angle