Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne 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-Quantin-de-Rancanne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pons at 7 km and Jonzac at 16 km.

Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pons

at 7 km (direction north-east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...

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Jonzac

at 16 km (direction east-south-east)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle and other...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 24 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Amphitheatre in Saintes guide

Saintes

at 24 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 25 km (direction west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

See Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont guide

Cognac

at 28 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

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

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Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 28 km (direction west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can also see...

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Barbezieux

at 35 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that dominates the...

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Royan

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west-north-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

See Royan guide

Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 36 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop...

See Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc guide

Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 36 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches...

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Vertheuil

at 36 km (direction south-west), in the Gironde department

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the ruins of...

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Jarnac

at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

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

See Jarnac guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne

Markets in and near Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne

• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (6km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (16km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (19km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (28km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (28km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (30km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (31km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (32km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (35km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (51km)

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (5km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (24km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (39km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (16km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (21km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (24km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (30km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (45km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (14km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (34km)
• La Roche Courbon (35km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (7km)
• Forêt de la Lande (8km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (28km)
• Forêt de Suzac (30km)
• Pointe de Suzac (32km)
• Pointe de Grave (35km)
• Hiers-Brouage (51km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (24km)
• Royan (35km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (48km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne is in the west of France at 82 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne is 431 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-Quantin-de-Rancanne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Belluire, Bois, Champagnolles, Fleac-sur-Seugne, Givrezac, Jazennes, Mazerolles, Mosnac, Pons, Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge, Saint-Germain-du-Seudre, Saint-Palais-de-Phiolin and Tanzac.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Quantin-de-Rancanne