Saint-Leomer tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Montmorillon at 9 km from Saint-Leomer

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Visit Saint-Leomer: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Leomer 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-Leomer in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Montmorillon at 9 km and Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe at 18 km.

Saint-Leomer, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Montmorillon

at 9 km (direction west)

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

See Montmorillon guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 18 km (direction 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

Le-Dorat

at 25 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

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

Chauvigny

at 30 km (direction west-north-west)

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

See Chauvigny guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction 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

Bellac

at 35 km (direction south), in the Haute-Vienne department

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

See Bellac guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 39 km (direction 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

La Roche-Posay

at 41 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See La Roche-Posay guide

Argenton-sur-Creuse

at 44 km (direction east-north-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

La Souterraine

at 44 km (direction east-south-east), in the Creuse department

La Souterraine is one of those 'hard to find' traditional French towns that are...

See La Souterraine guide

Mortemart

Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction south), in the Haute-Vienne department

Now listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France', Mortemart is a very pleasant...

See Mortemart guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 45 km (direction west)

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

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Montrol-Senard

at 45 km (direction south), in the Haute-Vienne department

Montrol-Senard is a traditional Limousin village which has been turned into an ecomuseum....

See Montrol-Senard guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Markets in and near Saint-Leomer

• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (10km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (17km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (22km)
• Saint-Gaultier: market Friday (40km)
• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (41km)
• Argenton-sur-Creuse: market Saturday (43km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (46km)
• Saint-Pardoux: market Wednesday (47km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (54km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (55km)

More information about Saint-Leomer, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Saint-Leomer, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (19km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (30km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (30km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (30km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (32km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (10km)
• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (30km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (40km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (43km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (32km)
• Lac de Saint-Pardoux (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (10km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Bellac (35km)
• La Souterraine (44km)
• Eguzon-Chantome (45km)
• Bessines-sur-Gartempe (46km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Leomer is in the west of France at 53 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Saint-Leomer is 287 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-Leomer from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 2 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Journet and La Trimouille.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Leomer