Saint-Marc-la-Lande tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Cherveux at 12 km from Saint-Marc-la-Lande

Visit Saint-Marc-la-Lande: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Marc-la-Lande is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Cherveux at 12 km and Parthenay at 17 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Saint-Marc-la-Lande, 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-Marc-la-Lande in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 12 km (direction south-south-east)

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles...

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Parthenay

at 17 km (direction north-east)

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...

See Parthenay guide

Niort

at 22 km (direction south-south-west)

A typical local town rather than a tourist town, Niort does have...

See Niort guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 25 km (direction west-south-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

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 27 km (direction south-west)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring...

See Coulon guide

Marais Poitevin

at 30 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment...

See Marais Poitevin guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle...

See Vouvant guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 32 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the...

See Maillezais abbey guide

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 33 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

With some interesting 18th century townhouses to see, Fontenay-le-Comte is also home...

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 37 km (direction south-east)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Melle

at 38 km (direction south-east)

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...

See Melle guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 49 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Marans

at 52 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river...

See Marans guide

Surgeres

at 55 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre...

See Surgeres guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres

Map of places to visit near Saint-Marc-la-Lande

Markets in and near Saint-Marc-la-Lande

• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (17km)
• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (17km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (18km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (18km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (23km)
• Benet: market Monday (24km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (27km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (33km)
• Rouille: market Friday (34km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (35km)

Hotels near Saint-Marc-la-Lande

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Marc-la-Lande, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (30km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (27km)
• Vouvant (30km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (29km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (33km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (25km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (25km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (30km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (32km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (37km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (44km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (13km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (33km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (38km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (19km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (42km)
• Forêt de Benon (47km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (59km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (17km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (28km)
• Zoodyssée (42km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (59km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Marc-la-Lande is in the western-centre of France at 22 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Saint-Marc-la-Lande is 330 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-Marc-la-Lande from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Champdeniers-Saint-Denis, Cours, La Boissiere-en-Gatine, La Chapelle-Baton, Le Retail, Les Groseillers, Mazieres-en-Gatine, Pamplie and Saint-Pardoux.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Marc-la-Lande