Salles-de-Villefagnan tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Verteuil-sur-Charente at 6 km from Salles-de-Villefagnan

Visit Salles-de-Villefagnan: highlights and tourist information

Salles-de-Villefagnan is situated in the Charente department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Verteuil-sur-Charente at 6 km and Bayers at 7 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Salles-de-Villefagnan, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Salles-de-Villefagnan in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 6 km (direction east-north-east)

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the...

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Bayers

at 7 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are...

See Bayers guide

Tusson

at 8 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Tusson guide

Ruffec

at 8 km (direction north-north-east)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of...

See Ruffec guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 13 km (direction east-north-east)

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is...

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 29 km (direction south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente,...

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide

La Rochefoucauld

at 30 km (direction south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the...

See La Rochefoucauld guide

Angouleme

at 32 km (direction south)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...

See Angouleme guide

Melle

at 38 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 38 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Saint-Simon

at 39 km (direction south-west)

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Confolens

at 40 km (direction east)

Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain...

See Confolens guide

Jarnac

at 40 km (direction south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 42 km (direction east)

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of...

See Saint-Germain-de-Confolens guide

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

Map of places to visit near Salles-de-Villefagnan

Markets in and near Salles-de-Villefagnan

• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (8km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (20km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (24km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (24km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (28km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (30km)
• Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (32km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (34km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (36km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (36km)

Hotels near Salles-de-Villefagnan

More information about Salles-de-Villefagnan, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Salles-de-Villefagnan, France

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

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (38km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (8km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (19km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (24km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (28km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (35km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (39km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (44km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (55km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (8km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (12km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (38km)
• Logis de Forge (45km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de Montgaudier (40km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (32km)
• Confolens (40km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (30km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (33km)
• Zoodyssée (48km)

Geography and distances

Salles-de-Villefagnan is in the west of France at 34 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Salles-de-Villefagnan is 362 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Salles-de-Villefagnan from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Barro, Bayers, Charme, Courcome, Fontenille, Juille, Ligne, Lonnes, Moutonneau, Raix, Tuzie, Verteuil-sur-Charente and Villegats.

This page in French: Visiter Salles-de-Villefagnan