Sanxay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Parthenay at 25 km from Sanxay

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Visit Sanxay: highlights and tourist information

Sanxay is situated in the Vienne 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 Sanxay in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 25 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 28 km.

Sanxay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Parthenay

at 25 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its importance iver...

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 28 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The Chateau de Cherveux, one of the best preserved 15th century castles in the...

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Poitiers

at 28 km (direction east-north-east)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 31 km (direction south-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Melle

at 32 km (direction south-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 32 km (direction east)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 35 km (direction east-north-east)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Niort

at 39 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

Niort is a picturesque large town with a donjon, a market hall and a...

See Niort guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 43 km (direction west-south-west)

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction west-south-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Coulon guide

Marais Poitevin

at 50 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

Chatellerault

at 56 km (direction east-north-east)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Sanxay

Map of places to visit near Sanxay

Markets in and near Sanxay

• Rouille: market Friday (9km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (16km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (18km)
• Vouille: market Saturday (21km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (22km)
• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (25km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (25km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (26km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (26km)
• Poitiers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Sanxay, France

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

Heritage sites

• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (48km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (0km)
• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (12km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (34km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (39km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (45km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (47km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (50km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (50km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du château de La Mothe (19km)
• La Guyonnière (20km)
• Laverré (27km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (32km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (26km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (35km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (25km)
• Poitiers (28km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (22km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (36km)
• Zoodyssée (49km)

Geography and distances

Sanxay is in the west of France at 28 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Sanxay is 317 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Sanxay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Curzay-sur-Vonne, Jazeneuil, Les Forges, Menigoute and Saint-Germier.

This page in French: Visiter Sanxay