Saint-Paul-du-Bois tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 16 km from Saint-Paul-du-Bois

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Visit Saint-Paul-du-Bois: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Paul-du-Bois is situated in the Maine-et-Loire 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-Paul-du-Bois in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 16 km and Cholet at 25 km.

Saint-Paul-du-Bois, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 16 km (direction north-north-east)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Cholet

at 25 km (direction west)

Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....

See Cholet guide

Thouars

at 28 km (direction east-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Thouars guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 30 km (direction east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 30 km (direction east)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

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Saumur

at 41 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 41 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

See Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin guide

Angers

at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

See Angers guide

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

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Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 44 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known for its...

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Moncontour, Vienne

at 46 km (direction east-south-east), in the Vienne department

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

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Paul-du-Bois

Markets in and near Saint-Paul-du-Bois

• Vihiers: market Wednesday (7km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (13km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (20km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (21km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (23km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (24km)
• Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (25km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (27km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (27km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (30km)

More information about Saint-Paul-du-Bois, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Saint-Paul-du-Bois, France

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

National Monuments

• Oiron Chateau (38km)
• Chateau d'Angers (43km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (30km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (37km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (38km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (42km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (43km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (17km)
• Jardins du Pin (44km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (40km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (36km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (28km)
• Angers (43km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (16km)
• Cholet (25km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (22km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (36km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Paul-du-Bois is in the western-centre of France at 44 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Saint-Paul-du-Bois is 292 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Saint-Paul-du-Bois from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, Saint-Maurice-la-Fougereuse and Somloire.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Paul-du-Bois