Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm tourism and travel guide

Photo is of La Faute-sur-Mer at 6 km from Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm

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Visit Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm is situated in the Vendee 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-Michel-en-l'Herm in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include La Faute-sur-Mer at 6 km and Luçon cathedral at 13 km.

Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm, France: places to visit and attractions

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

La Faute-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 6 km (direction west-south-west)

Here at La Faute-sur-Mer you can explore the nature reserve and peninsula - or...

See La Faute-sur-Mer guide

Luçon cathedral

Cathedral at 13 km (direction north-east)

Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic, classical and...

See Luçon cathedral guide

Lucon

at 13 km (direction north-east)

Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for its imposing cathedral and public...

See Lucon guide

La Tranche-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 14 km (direction west)

La Tranche-sur-Mer is a small resort, but very pleasant and with an enjoyable promenade...

See La Tranche-sur-Mer guide

Saint-Martin-de-Re

at 19 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...

See Saint-Martin-de-Re guide

La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 19 km (direction south-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

Longeville-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 20 km (direction west-north-west)

At Longeville-sur-Mer you will enjoy the lively market in the town as well as...

See Longeville-sur-Mer guide

Marans

at 20 km (direction east), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marans guide

Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits

at 21 km (direction north-west)

The village of Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits in Vendée has a large medieval market hall and a...

See Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits guide

Ile de Re

Island at 21 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The Ile-de-Ré is an island with lots of sandy beaches and some attractive villages....

See Ile de Re guide

La Rochelle towers

at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle

at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La Rochelle one...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank and many...

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 23 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente-Maritime department

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm

Markets in and near Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm

• La Faute-sur-Mer: market Thursday & Sunday (6km)
• La Tranche-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (13km)
• Lucon: market Wednesday & Saturday (13km)
• Angles: market Wednesday & Sunday (13km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (20km)
• Le Bois-Plage-en-Re: market every day (21km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (22km)
• La Couarde-sur-Mer: market every day - seasonal market only (22km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (23km)
• Saintes: market every day except Monday (23km)

More information about Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (23km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (45km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (19km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (19km)
• Ars-en-Re (26km)
• Vouvant (44km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (24km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (36km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (35km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (44km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de Chaligny (25km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (29km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (37km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (23km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (33km)
• Forêt de Benon (40km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (20km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique des Sables-d'Olonne (42km)
• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (42km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm is in the west of France at 38 kilometres from La Roche-sur-Yon, the department capital (general information: Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm is 388 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive by car from a cross-channel ferry port - Saint Malo is convenient at around 3 hours drive. For driving distances to Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Grues, La Faute-sur-Mer and Triaize.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Michel-en-l'Herm