Saint-Ouen tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Ouen: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Ouen is situated in the Charente-Maritime 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-Ouen in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 19 km and Jarnac at 21 km.

Saint-Ouen, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

at 19 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

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Jarnac

at 21 km (direction south), in the Charente department

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...

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Cognac

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

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

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Saint-Simon

at 25 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...

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Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 30 km (direction west-north-west)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

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Bayers

at 31 km (direction east), in the Charente department

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are several other...

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Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 33 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...

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Angouleme

at 33 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente department

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic monuments to...

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Ruffec

at 33 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

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Melle

at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Saintes

at 39 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 40 km (direction west-south-west)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saint-Savinien

at 40 km (direction west)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Ouen

Markets in and near Saint-Ouen

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (12km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (21km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (22km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (23km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (27km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (30km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (33km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (34km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (36km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (36km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Ouen, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (53km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (12km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (20km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (25km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (31km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (34km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (36km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (46km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (46km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (47km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (19km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (36km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (38km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (39km)
• Logis de Forge (42km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (23km)
• Forêt de Pons (44km)
• Forêt de la Lande (58km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (33km)
• Saintes (39km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (45km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (35km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (54km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Ouen is in the west of France at 83 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Ouen is 382 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Saint-Ouen from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Anville, Auge-Saint-Medard, Barbezieres, Bazauges, Beauvais-sur-Matha, Bresdon, Cresse, Gourvillette, Louzignac, Massac, Ranville-Breuillaud, Siecq and Verdille.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Ouen