Semoussac tourism and travel guide

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Visit Semoussac: highlights and tourist information

Semoussac 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 Semoussac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Jonzac at 16 km and Vertheuil at 22 km.

Semoussac, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Jonzac

at 16 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Vertheuil

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

In this tiny village you can see Vertheuil Abbey and also the ruins of...

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Pons

at 23 km (direction north-north-east)

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

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Pauillac

at 23 km (direction south-south-west), in the Gironde department

The small town of Pauillac is best known for the surrounding wine chateaux such...

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Lesparre-Medoc

at 26 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

A small town in Medoc, at Lesparre-Medoc you can see the remains of a...

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction west-north-west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 28 km (direction west-north-west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

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Blaye

at 29 km (direction south), in the Gironde department

The town of Blaye is well known because of the extensive citadel and fortifications...

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Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can also see...

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Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 32 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop...

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Montalivet

Seaside resort at 34 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

The resort of Montaliver has a 12 kilometre beach, and has been popular since...

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Barbezieux

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

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that dominates the...

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Margaux

at 38 km (direction south), in the Gironde department

The village and region here are known worldwide because of the prestigious wines from...

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Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 38 km (direction west-north-west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches...

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

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Map of places to visit near Semoussac

Markets in and near Semoussac

• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (16km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (20km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (22km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (27km)
• Blaye: market Wednesday & Saturday (29km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (32km)
• Cavignac: market Thursday (37km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (38km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (38km)
• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (38km)

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Tourist attractions near Semoussac, France

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

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
• Blaye citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (29km)
• Cussac Fort Paté (Vauban fortifications) (30km)
• Fort Médoc (Vauban fortifications) (31km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (28km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (48km)

National Monuments

• Cave Pair-non-Pair (40km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (16km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (34km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (41km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (45km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps) (63km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (8km)
• Parc du château Lanessan (31km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de la Lande (9km)
• Forêt de Pons (23km)
• Forêt de Suzac (35km)
• Pointe de Grave (37km)
• Pointe de Suzac (38km)
• Bec d'Ambès (38km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (42km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (60km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (40km)
• Royan (41km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (54km)

Geography and distances

Semoussac is in the west of France at 95 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Semoussac is 447 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 Semoussac from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Consac, Mirambeau, Saint-Bonnet-sur-Gironde, Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon, Saint-Dizant-du-Bois, Saint-Martial-de-Mirambeau, Saint-Sorlin-de-Conac, Saint-Thomas-de-Conac, Sainte-Ramee and Semillac.

This page in French: Visiter Semoussac