Souvigne tourism and travel guide

Visit Souvigne: highlights and tourist information

Souvigne is situated in the Charente 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 Souvigne in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 4 km and Ruffec at 13 km.

Souvigne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

Tusson

at 4 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Tusson guide
Ruffec

Ruffec

at 13 km (direction east-north-east)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

See Ruffec guide
Verteuil-sur-Charente

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 14 km (direction east)

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

See Verteuil-sur-Charente guide
Bayers

Bayers

at 15 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Bayers guide
 
 
Nanteuil-en-Vallee

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 21 km (direction east)

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

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide
Melle

Melle

at 32 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Melle guide
Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 33 km (direction north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide
Angouleme

Angouleme

at 34 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Angouleme guide
 
 
Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente, with both...

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide
La Rochefoucauld

La Rochefoucauld

at 36 km (direction south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the rest of...

See La Rochefoucauld guide
Jarnac

Jarnac

at 36 km (direction south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide
Saint-Simon

Saint-Simon

at 37 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Saint-Simon guide
 
 
Cognac

Cognac

at 42 km (direction south-west)

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

See Cognac guide
Saint-Jean d'Angely

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 45 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime department

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

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Markets in and near Souvigne

  • Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (13km)
  • Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (18km)
  • Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (19km)
  • Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (28km)
  • Chaunay: market Monday (28km)
  • Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (29km)
  • Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (30km)
  • Aulnay: market Sunday (31km)
  • Melle: market Friday (32km)
  • Lezay: market Tuesday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Souvigne, France

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

Heritage sites

National Monuments

  • Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (34km)

Churches and religious monuments

  • Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (13km)
  • Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (25km)
  • Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (26km)
  • Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (27km)
  • Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (28km)
  • Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (28km)
  • Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (30km)
  • Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (31km)
  • Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (32km)
  • Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (33km)
  • Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (36km)
  • Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (36km)
  • Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (36km)
  • Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (37km)
  • Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (38km)
  • Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (39km)
  • Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (40km)
  • Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (41km)
  • Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (42km)
  • Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
  • Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (43km)
  • Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (45km)
  • Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (46km)
  • Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (49km)
  • Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

  • Jardin monastique médiéval (4km)
  • Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (19km)
  • Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (32km)

Sites of natural beauty

  • Château de Richemont (Charente) (42km)
  • Grotte de Montgaudier (46km)

Towns of Art and history

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

  • Vallée des singes (monkeys) (36km)
  • Zoodyssée (40km)
 
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Geography and distances

Souvigne is in the west of France at 36 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Souvigne is 365 kilometres from Paris).

Geographical Information

Commune: Souvigne

Canton: Villefagnan

Arrondissement: Angoulême

Department: Charente

Region: Poitou-Charentes

New region: Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Postcode: 16240

Distance to Souvigne

from Angouleme (prefecture): 36 km

from Paris: 365 km

from Calais: 570 km

from Nice: 622 km

from Bordeaux: 135 km

from Strasbourg: 649 km

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Souvigne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Besse, Brettes, Charme, Ebreon, Ligne, Longre, Raix, Saint-Fraigne, Tusson and Villefagnan.

This page in French: Visiter Souvigne

 
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