Taize-Aizie tourism and travel guide

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Visit Taize-Aizie: highlights and tourist information

Taize-Aizie 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 Taize-Aizie in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Ruffec at 5 km and Verteuil-sur-Charente at 9 km.

Taize-Aizie, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Ruffec

at 5 km (direction south-west)

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

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Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 9 km (direction south)

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

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Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 9 km (direction south-east)

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

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Bayers

at 16 km (direction south)

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

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Tusson

at 19 km (direction south-west)

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

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Confolens

at 34 km (direction east)

Confolens has several sites of interest including an ancient bridge and fountain and some...

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Saint-Germain-de-Confolens

at 34 km (direction east)

In the village of Saint-Germain-de-Confolens you can see the substantial ruins of an ancient...

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Melle

at 34 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 35 km (direction west-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 37 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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La Rochefoucauld

at 37 km (direction south-south-east)

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

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Angouleme

at 44 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Brigueuil

at 49 km (direction east)

Here in Brigueuil it is the roman style church that is the most interesting...

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Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 52 km (direction north-north-east), in the Vienne department

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

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

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Map of places to visit near Taize-Aizie

Markets in and near Taize-Aizie

• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (5km)
• Civray: market Tuesday & Friday (11km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (13km)
• Chaunay: market Monday (17km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (24km)
• Lezay: market Tuesday (30km)
• Melle: market Friday (34km)
• Brioux-sur-Boutonne: market Thursday (37km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (38km)
• Vivonne: market Saturday (40km)

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Tourist attractions near Taize-Aizie, France

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

Heritage sites

• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (35km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (16km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (5km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (9km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (15km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (28km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (28km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (37km)
• Abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Lesterps) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan) (43km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (47km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (48km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (54km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (56km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (4km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (19km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (35km)
• Laverré (43km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grotte de Montgaudier (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Confolens (34km)
• Angouleme (44km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (37km)
• Vivonne (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (20km)

Geography and distances

Taize-Aizie is in the west of France at 46 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Taize-Aizie is 349 kilometres from Paris).

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 Taize-Aizie from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bernac, Bioussac, Condac, Les Adjots, Lizant, Ruffec, Saint-Gaudent and Vouleme.

This page in French: Visiter Taize-Aizie