Soutiers tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Parthenay at 9 km from Soutiers

Visit Soutiers: highlights and tourist information

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

Popular places to visit nearby include Parthenay at 9 km and Chateau de Cherveux at 18 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Soutiers, 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 Soutiers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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

Parthenay

at 9 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Parthenay guide

Chateau de Cherveux

Castle at 18 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Chateau de Cherveux guide

Niort

at 31 km (direction south-west)

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

See Niort guide

Nieul-sur-l'Autise

at 35 km (direction west-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

Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction south-west)

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

See Coulon guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 37 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

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

See Vouvant guide

Marais Poitevin

at 39 km (direction south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Marais Poitevin guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 40 km (direction south-south-east)

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

Moncontour, Vienne

at 40 km (direction north-east), in the Vienne department

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

See Moncontour, Vienne guide

Melle

at 40 km (direction south-south-east)

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style...

See Melle guide

Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 41 km (direction west-south-west), in the Vendee department

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

See Maillezais abbey guide

Fontenay-le-Comte

at 42 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

Thouars

at 45 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Thouars guide

Poitiers

at 47 km (direction east), in the Vienne department

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the...

See Poitiers guide

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

Map of places to visit near Soutiers

Markets in and near Soutiers

• Parthenay: market Wednesday all day (9km)
• Saint-Maixent-l'Ecole: market Saturday (18km)
• La Creche: market Sunday (23km)
• Thenezay: market Sunday (26km)
• Coulonges-sur-l'Autize: market Tuesday (26km)
• La Mothe-Saint-Heray: market Thursday (27km)
• Rouille: market Friday (30km)
• Airvault: market Saturday (30km)
• Niort: market Thursday all day & Saturday all day (31km)
• Benet: market Monday (33km)

Hotels near Soutiers

More information about Soutiers, Poitou-Charentes

Tourist attractions near Soutiers, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (40km)

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (36km)
• Vouvant (37km)

National Monuments

• Sanxay (23km)
• Oiron Chateau (45km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (42km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (34km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (34km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (36km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Vouvant) (37km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (39km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Guyonnière (4km)
• Jardin du château de La Mothe (24km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (40km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (10km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Baie de l'Aiguillon (52km)
• Forêt de Benon (56km)

Towns of Art and history

• Parthenay (9km)
• Thouars (45km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Vivonne (44km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (36km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (57km)

Geography and distances

Soutiers is in the western-centre of France at 31 kilometres from Niort, the department capital (general information: Soutiers is 321 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 Soutiers from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Azay-sur-Thouet, Beaulieu-sous-Parthenay, Mazieres-en-Gatine, Pompaire, Saint-Lin, Saint-Pardoux and Vouhe.

This page in French: Visiter Soutiers