Saint-Pardoux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Parthenay at 9 km from Saint-Pardoux

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Visit Saint-Pardoux: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Pardoux is situated in the Deux-Sevres 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-Pardoux in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 9 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 18 km.

Saint-Pardoux, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Parthenay

at 9 km (direction north-east)

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

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 18 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Niort

at 30 km (direction south-south-west)

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

See Niort guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 33 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 35 km (direction south-west)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

See Coulon guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 35 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

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

See Vouvant guide

Marais Poitevin

at 38 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

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

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

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

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 40 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 41 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Melle

at 41 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Melle guide

Thouars

at 45 km (direction north-north-east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...

See Thouars guide

Poitiers

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

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Pardoux

Markets in and near Saint-Pardoux

• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (9km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (19km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (23km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (24km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (27km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (28km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (30km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (31km)
• Rouille: market Friday (32km)
• Benet: market Monday (32km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Pardoux, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (38km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (35km)
• Vouvant (35km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (25km)
• Oiron Chateau (46km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (33km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (33km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (35km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (37km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (39km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (40km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (6km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (25km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (41km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (11km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (50km)
• Forêt de Benon (55km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (9km)
• Thouars (45km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (34km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Pardoux is in the western-centre of France at 30 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Saint-Pardoux is 322 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-Pardoux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Allonne, Azay-sur-Thouet, Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay, La Boissiere-en-Gatine, Mazieres-en-Gatine, Pompaire, Saint-Lin, Saint-Marc-la-Lande, Soutiers and Vouhe.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Pardoux