Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Apocalypse Tapestry at 7 km from Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix

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Visit Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire 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-de-la-Croix in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Apocalypse Tapestry at 7 km and Chateau d'Angers at 7 km.

Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 7 km (direction north-north-east)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 7 km (direction north-north-east)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 7 km (direction north-east)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 7 km (direction north-north-east)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

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Angers

at 7 km (direction north-east)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 9 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

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Chateau Plessis-Bourre

Castle at 22 km (direction north-north-east)

The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines medieval and...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 24 km (direction south-south-east)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

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Bauge

at 40 km (direction east-north-east)

Bauge is a small traditional town with a small castle - and a very...

See Bauge guide

Saumur

at 42 km (direction east-south-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 43 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

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Cholet

at 44 km (direction south-west)

Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....

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Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 45 km (direction east-south-east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 54 km (direction east-south-east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...

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Reserve excursions near Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix

Map of places to visit near Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix

Markets in and near Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix

• Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (6km)
• Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou: market Tuesday (10km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (10km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (13km)
• Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (14km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (17km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (24km)
• Tierce: market Wednesday (24km)
• Seiches-sur-le-Loir: market Thursday (25km)
• Le Lion-d'Angers: market Friday (26km)

More information about Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, France

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

National Monuments

• Chateau d'Angers (7km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (45km)
• La Fleche (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (28km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (28km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Pin (20km)
• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (42km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (12km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angers (7km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (24km)
• Chenille-Change (33km)
• Coudray (43km)
• Cholet (44km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (33km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix is in the western-centre of France at 8 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix is 271 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angers, Behuard, Bouchemaine, Denee, Les Ponts-de-Ce, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Saint-Jean-de-Linieres, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Savennieres and Soulaines-sur-Aubance.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix