Seigne tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Tusson at 22 km from Seigne

Visit Seigne: highlights and tourist information

Seigne 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 Seigne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 22 km and Saint-Jean d'Angely at 25 km.

Seigne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

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

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

See Tusson guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 25 km (direction west)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Cognac

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

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

See Cognac guide

Jarnac

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

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

See Jarnac guide

Melle

at 30 km (direction north-north-east), 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 31 km (direction north-north-east), 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

Ruffec

at 33 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Ruffec guide

Bayers

at 34 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Bayers guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 34 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide

Saint-Simon

at 35 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente department

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

See Saint-Simon guide

Saint-Savinien

at 37 km (direction west)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Saintes

at 40 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Saintes guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 42 km (direction east), in the Charente department

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

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Angouleme

at 42 km (direction south-east), in the Charente department

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

See Angouleme guide

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Map of places to visit near Seigne

Markets in and near Seigne

• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (12km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (13km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (21km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (21km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (30km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (30km)
• Melle: market Friday (30km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (32km)
• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (33km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (38km)

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Tourist attractions near Seigne, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (55km)

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (14km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (24km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (50km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (11km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (20km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (28km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (37km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (41km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (43km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (46km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (48km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (62km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (22km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (31km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (39km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (45km)
• La Roche Courbon (47km)
• Logis de Forge (51km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (28km)
• Forêt de Pons (49km)
• Forêt de Benon (52km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (40km)
• Angouleme (42km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (26km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (50km)

Geography and distances

Seigne is in the west of France at 76 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Seigne is 376 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 Seigne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bazauges, Cresse, Fontaine-Chalendray, Le Gicq, Les Eduts, Les Touches-de-Perigny, Loire-sur-Nie, Nere, Romazieres and Villiers-Couture.

This page in French: Visiter Seigne