Sainte-Meme tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Jean d'Angely at 10 km from Sainte-Meme

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Visit Sainte-Meme: highlights and tourist information

Sainte-Meme 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 Sainte-Meme in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Jean d'Angely at 10 km and Saint-Savinien at 18 km.

Sainte-Meme, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 10 km (direction north-west)

The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Saint-Savinien

at 18 km (direction west)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...

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Saintes

at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Cognac

at 22 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Jarnac

at 30 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

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Pons

at 33 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Surgeres

at 34 km (direction north-west)

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

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Saint-Simon

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

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...

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Rochefort

at 41 km (direction west)

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

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Tusson

at 41 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

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Melle

at 45 km (direction north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 46 km (direction north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Jonzac

at 47 km (direction south)

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

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

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Map of places to visit near Sainte-Meme

Markets in and near Sainte-Meme

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (11km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (18km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (22km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (31km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (33km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (35km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (35km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (39km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (39km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (41km)

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Tourist attractions near Sainte-Meme, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (10km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (18km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (45km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (48km)
• Talmont (52km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (6km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (11km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (12km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (22km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (29km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (50km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (52km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (27km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (41km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (43km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (45km)
• Logis de Forge (57km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (19km)
• Forêt de Pons (33km)
• Forêt de Benon (45km)
• Pointe de Suzac (52km)
• Forêt de Suzac (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (20km)
• Rochefort (41km)
• Royan (53km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (30km)

Geography and distances

Sainte-Meme is in the west of France at 63 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Sainte-Meme is 393 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 Sainte-Meme from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Asnieres-la-Giraud, Aujac, Aumagne, Authon-Ebeon, Bercloux, Ecoyeux, Fontenet, Nantille and Varaize.

This page in French: Visiter Sainte-Meme