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

Saint-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 department

The 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 department

Tusson 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 department

The 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 department

At 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 department

Here 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 department

The 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 department

The 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 department

Highlights 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

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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).

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