Saint-Vivien tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chatelaillon-Plage at 3 km from Saint-Vivien

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Visit Saint-Vivien: highlights and tourist information

Saint-Vivien 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-Vivien in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chatelaillon-Plage at 3 km and Fouras at 11 km.

Saint-Vivien, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 3 km (direction west)

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

See Chatelaillon-Plage guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 11 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Fouras guide

La Rochelle towers

at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See La Rochelle towers guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See La Rochelle Natural History Museum guide

La Rochelle

at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See La Rochelle guide

La Rochelle aquarium

at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See La Rochelle aquarium guide

La Rochelle harbour

at 12 km (direction north-west)

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

See La Rochelle harbour guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 12 km (direction west-south-west)

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike, known for...

See Ile-d'Aix guide

Rochefort

at 17 km (direction south-south-east)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

See Rochefort guide

Surgeres

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Surgeres guide

La Flotte-en-Re

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

The village of La Flotte-en-Ré is a pretty village on the Ile-de-Ré...

See La Flotte-en-Re guide

Brouage

at 26 km (direction south)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

See Brouage guide

Marans

at 26 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Marans guide

Saint-Martin-de-Re

at 28 km (direction west-north-west)

On the north coast of Ile-de-Ré, the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is very pretty and...

See Saint-Martin-de-Re guide

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

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Map of places to visit near Saint-Vivien

Markets in and near Saint-Vivien

• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (3km)
• Aytre: market Friday (9km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (11km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (12km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (17km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (19km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (22km)
• Saintes: market every day except Monday (22km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (24km)
• La Bree-les-Bains: market every day - seasonal market only (24km)

More information about Saint-Vivien, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Saint-Vivien, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (11km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (26km)
• Marais Poitevin (41km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (28km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• La Flotte-en-Re (24km)
• Ars-en-Re (38km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (41km)
• Coulon (45km)

National Monuments

• Georges Clemenceau house (53km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (47km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (36km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (47km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (48km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins de la Boirie (25km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (25km)
• La Roche Courbon (35km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (12km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (25km)
• Hiers-Brouage (26km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (30km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (31km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (38km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (45km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (17km)
• Saintes (49km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (26km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (44km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Vivien is in the west of France at 12 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Saint-Vivien is 401 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-Vivien from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angoulins, Chatelaillon-Plage, Croix-Chapeau, La Jarne, La Jarrie, Salles-sur-Mer and Thaire.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Vivien