Soulignonne tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Amphitheatre in Saintes at 12 km from Soulignonne

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Visit Soulignonne: highlights and tourist information

Soulignonne 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 Soulignonne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Amphitheatre in Saintes at 12 km and Saintes at 12 km.

Soulignonne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 12 km (direction east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saintes

at 12 km (direction east)

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

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Saint-Savinien

at 14 km (direction north-east)

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

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Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very pleasant to...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Rochefort

at 23 km (direction north-west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where ropes and...

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Brouage

at 24 km (direction west-north-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel, dating from...

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Royan

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

See Royan guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 28 km (direction north-east)

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

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La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 28 km (direction west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand dunes...

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Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 28 km (direction south-west)

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

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

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

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

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 29 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Pons

at 29 km (direction south-east)

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

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La Palmyre

at 29 km (direction west)

You will find a beach at La Palmyre but it is best known for...

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

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Map of places to visit near Soulignonne

Markets in and near Soulignonne

• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (16km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (19km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (22km)
• Breuillet: market Thursday & Sunday (22km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (23km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (25km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (25km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (25km)
• Arvert: market Wednesday & Saturday (27km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Soulignonne, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (51km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (24km)

Heritage sites

• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (12km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (28km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (20km)
• Talmont (29km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (46km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (19km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (25km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (39km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (5km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (39km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (44km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (51km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (24km)
• Pointe de Suzac (25km)
• Forêt de Suzac (26km)
• Forêt de Pons (29km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (32km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (34km)
• Pointe de Grave (34km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (35km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (36km)
• Forêt de la Lande (36km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (12km)
• Rochefort (23km)
• Royan (26km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (31km)
• Zoodyssée (51km)

Geography and distances

Soulignonne is in the west of France at 51 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Soulignonne is 416 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 Soulignonne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Balanzac, Corme-Royal, La Clisse, Les Essards, Pessines, Plassay, Saint-Georges-Des-Coteaux, Saint-Porchaire and Saint-Sulpice-d'Arnoult.

This page in French: Visiter Soulignonne