Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Melle at 1 km from Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
Visit Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Melle at 1 km and Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire at 1 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Melle
at 1 km (direction west-south-west)The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...
See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire
Church at 1 km (direction west)The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...
See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Chateau de Cherveux
Castle at 27 km (direction north-west)The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles...
See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Niort
at 28 km (direction west-north-west)A typical local town rather than a tourist town, Niort does have...
See Niort guide

Ruffec
at 33 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...
See Ruffec guide

Tusson
at 36 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentTusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several...
See Tusson guide

Coulon
Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction west-north-west)Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring...
See Coulon guide

Marais Poitevin
at 37 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment...
See Marais Poitevin guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente
at 39 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentAt Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...
See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee
at 43 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentHere at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...
See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Bayers
at 44 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...
See Bayers guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 44 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime departmentThe historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the...
See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Parthenay
at 47 km (direction north-north-west)Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...
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Nieul-sur-l'Autise
at 48 km (direction west-north-west), in the Vendee departmentHighlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...
See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres
Map of places to visit near Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
Markets in and near Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
- Melle: market Friday (1km)
- Lezay: market Tuesday (10km)
- Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (12km)
- Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (14km)
- La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (15km)
- La Creche: market Sunday (20km)
- Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (21km)
- Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (21km)
- Chaunay: market Monday (22km)
- Rouille: market Friday (25km)
Hotels near Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
More information about Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere, Poitou-Charentes
Tourist attractions near Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere, France
What to do at Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere.
Grand sites of France
- Marais Poitevin (43km)
Heritage sites
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (2km)
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)
- Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (52km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Coulon (37km)
National Monuments
- Sanxay (31km)
- Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (42km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (26km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (28km)
- Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (30km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (34km)
- Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (34km)
- Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (40km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (41km)
- Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (42km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (44km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (46km)
- Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (48km)
- Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (52km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (52km)
Remarkable gardens
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (1km)
- Jardin monastique médiéval (36km)
- Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (38km)
- La Guyonnière (40km)
- Laverré (43km)
Towns of Art and history
- Poitiers (53km)
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Vivonne (37km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (23km)
- Vallée des singes (monkeys) (32km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere is in the western-centre of France at 28 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere is 346 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
Canton: Melle
Arrondissement: Niort
Department: Deux-Sevres
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 79500
Distance to Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere
from Niort (prefecture): 28 km
from Paris: 346 km
from Calais: 545 km
from Nice: 646 km
from Bordeaux: 159 km
from Strasbourg: 648 km
Getting here
Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chail, Maisonnay, Mazieres-sur-Beronne, Melle, Paizay-le-Tort, Pouffonds, Saint-Genard, Saint-Martin-les-Melle and Saint-Romans-les-Melle.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Leger-de-la-Martiniere