Tancoigne tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 6 km from Tancoigne

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Visit Tancoigne: highlights and tourist information

Tancoigne is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Tancoigne in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 6 km and Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay at 20 km.

Tancoigne, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 6 km (direction north-west)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring and summer...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 20 km (direction east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 21 km (direction north-north-west)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Thouars

at 27 km (direction south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

See Thouars guide

Saumur

at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...

See Saumur guide

Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 27 km (direction east-north-east)

The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...

See Chateau de Saumur guide

Angers

at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...

See Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...

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Fontevraud Abbey

Abbey at 35 km (direction east)

The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one of the...

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...

See Angers Cathedral guide

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 35 km (direction north-north-west)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...

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Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 36 km (direction east)

Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...

See Montsoreau guide

Candes-Saint-Martin collegiate church

Church at 37 km (direction east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

The collegiate church of Candes-Saint-Martin has numerous medieval statues incorporated in the facade and...

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... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire

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Reserve excursions near Tancoigne

Map of places to visit near Tancoigne

Markets in and near Tancoigne

• Vihiers: market Wednesday (10km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (10km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (12km)
• Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (20km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (20km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (21km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (25km)
• Thouars: market Tuesday & Friday all day (26km)
• Saumur: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (26km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (31km)

More information about Tancoigne, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Tancoigne, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (41km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (36km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (37km)

National Monuments

• Fontevraud Abbey (35km)
• Chateau d'Angers (35km)
• Oiron Chateau (35km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (20km)
• Loudun (42km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (22km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (22km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (35km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (38km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (42km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (44km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (31km)
• Jardins du Pin (43km)
• Parc de Lathan (54km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (39km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (27km)
• Angers (35km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (6km)
• Cholet (38km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (8km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (50km)

Geography and distances

Tancoigne is in the western-centre of France at 35 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Tancoigne is 278 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive in a car from one of the ferry terminals - Saint Malo and Caen are most practical, allow around 3-4 hours for the journey. For driving distances to Tancoigne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 7 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aubigne-sur-Layon, Cernusson, Concourson-sur-Layon, La Fosse-de-Tigne, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon, Tigne and Tremont.

This page in French: Visiter Tancoigne