Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis tourism and travel guide

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Visit Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis 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-Sauveur-d'Aunis in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Marans at 13 km and Surgeres at 17 km.

Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Marans

at 13 km (direction north-west)

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

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Surgeres

at 17 km (direction south-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre of Surgeres...

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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 21 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

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

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La Rochelle towers

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle harbour

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 22 km (direction south-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a friendly atmosphere...

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Marais Poitevin

at 24 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 26 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Nieul-sur-l'Autise

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

Highlights in Nieul-sur-l'Autise include the Abbey of Saint-Vincent and a traditional watermill...

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Fontenay-le-Comte

at 29 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vendee department

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

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Fouras

Seaside resort at 30 km (direction south-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure to also...

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis

Markets in and near Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis

• Courcon: market Wednesday (7km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (13km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (16km)
• Aytre: market Friday (20km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (21km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (22km)
• Benet: market Monday (28km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (28km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (30km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (30km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (21km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (22km)
• Brouage Fortifications (43km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (37km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (46km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (26km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (34km)
• Vouvant (41km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (29km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (16km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (27km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (40km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (58km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Bâtiment (39km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (43km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (43km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (44km)
• La Roche Courbon (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (21km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (9km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (10km)
• Hiers-Brouage (43km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (31km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (13km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (35km)
• Zoodyssée (39km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis is in the west of France at 21 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis is 381 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-Sauveur-d'Aunis from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Anais, Angliers, Benon, Bouhet, Ferrieres, Le Gue-d'Allere, Nuaille-d'Aunis and Saint-Jean-de-Liversay.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Sauveur-d'Aunis