Siecq tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Jarnac at 16 km from Siecq
Visit Siecq: highlights and tourist information
Siecq 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 Siecq in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Popular places to visit nearby include Jarnac at 16 km and Cognac at 18 km.
Siecq, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Jarnac
at 16 km (direction south), in the Charente departmentVisitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...
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Cognac
at 18 km (direction south-west), in the Charente departmentCognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...
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Saint-Simon
at 22 km (direction south-south-east), in the Charente departmentIn the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...
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Tusson
at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentTusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...
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Saint-Jean d'Angely
at 29 km (direction west-north-west)The historic centre of Saint-Jean d'Angely has several notable monuments including the abbey church...
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Angouleme
at 32 km (direction east-south-east), in the Charente departmentAngouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic monuments to...
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Bayers
at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are several other...
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Saintes
at 36 km (direction west)The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to explore and...
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Amphitheatre in Saintes
Ancient Monument at 36 km (direction west)The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...
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Verteuil-sur-Charente
at 37 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentAt Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...
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Ruffec
at 38 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente departmentThe highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...
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Saint-Savinien
at 38 km (direction west)In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien also has...
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Pons
at 39 km (direction west-south-west)Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...
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Mouthiers-sur-Boeme
at 39 km (direction south-east), in the Charente departmentThe 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here in Mouthiers-sur-Boeme...
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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente-Maritime
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Markets in and near Siecq
- Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (10km)
- Jarnac: market every day except Monday (17km)
- Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (18km)
- Aulnay: market Sunday (24km)
- Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (33km)
- Angouleme: market every day except Monday (33km)
- La Couronne: market Saturday (34km)
- Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (35km)
- Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (36km)
- Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (37km)
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Tourist attractions near Siecq, France
What to do at Siecq? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Siecq.
Heritage sites
- Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (25km)
- Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
- Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)
- Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)
- Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Jonzac (46km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (11km)
- Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (11km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (16km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (20km)
- Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (21km)
- Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (22km)
- Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (23km)
- Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (26km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (29km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (32km)
- Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (33km)
- Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (33km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (33km)
- Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (35km)
- Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (37km)
- Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (38km)
- Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (38km)
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (43km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (50km)
- Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (51km)
- Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (52km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin monastique médiéval (23km)
- Jardin du Chaigne (31km)
- Logis de Forge (39km)
- Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (43km)
- Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (44km)
- Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (59km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Château de Richemont (Charente) (18km)
- Forêt de Pons (39km)
- Forêt de la Lande (53km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- La Rochefoucauld (46km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Zoodyssée (38km)
Geography and distances
Siecq is in the west of France at 83 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Siecq is 387 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Siecq
Canton: Matha
Arrondissement: Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou-Charentes
New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Postcode: 17490
Distance to Siecq
from La Rochelle (prefecture): 83 km
from Paris: 387 km
from Calais: 589 km
from Nice: 634 km
from Bordeaux: 114 km
from Strasbourg: 673 km
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 Siecq from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ballans, Beauvais-sur-Matha, Bresdon, Breville, Brie-sous-Matha, Haimps, Louzignac, Macqueville, Massac, Neuvicq-le-Chateau, Saint-Ouen and Sonneville.
This page in French: Visiter Siecq