Scille tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Vouvant at 16 km from Scille

Visit Scille: highlights and tourist information

Scille is situated in the Deux-Sevres department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Vouvant at 16 km and Nieul-sur-l'Autise at 22 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Scille, 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 Scille in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 16 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle...

See Vouvant guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 22 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

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

See Nieul-sur-l'Autise guide

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 24 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

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

See Fontenay-le-Comte guide

Parthenay

at 24 km (direction east)

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

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 26 km (direction south-east)

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

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 29 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

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

See Maillezais abbey guide

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 31 km (direction south)

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring...

See Coulon guide

Niort

at 31 km (direction south-south-east)

A typical local town rather than a tourist town, Niort does have...

See Niort guide

Marais Poitevin

at 33 km (direction south), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

Marans

at 46 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marans guide

Lucon

at 49 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

Lucon is a quiet Vendee town, usually visited for its imposing cathedral...

See Lucon guide

Luçon cathedral

Cathedral at 49 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

Luçon cathedral is a small cathedral with element in the roman, gothic,...

See Luçon cathedral guide

Thouars

at 49 km (direction north-east)

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

See Thouars guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 52 km (direction east-north-east), in the Vienne department

As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the...

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Deux-Sevres

Map of places to visit near Scille

Markets in and near Scille

• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (13km)
• Fontenay-le-Comte: market Saturday all day (24km)
• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (24km)
• Benet: market Monday (26km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (27km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (32km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (33km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (34km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (39km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (41km)

Hotels near Scille

More information about Scille, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Scille, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (31km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (53km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Vouvant (16km)
• Coulon (31km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (44km)
• Oiron Chateau (54km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (24km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (16km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (26km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (29km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (34km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (45km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (25km)
• Jardins du Bâtiment (35km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (43km)
• Jardins de Chaligny (45km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (53km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (40km)
• Forêt de Benon (47km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (43km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (24km)
• Thouars (49km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (17km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (43km)

Geography and distances

Scille is in the western-centre of France at 31 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Scille is 332 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will come by car, as an excursion from the Loire Valley or approximately 4 hours from the channel port at Saint-Malo. For driving distances to Scille from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Fenioux, La Chapelle-Thireuil, Le Beugnon, Le Busseau, Saint-Paul-en-Gatine and Vernoux-en-Gatine.

This page in French: Visiter Scille