Thouarce tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 7 km from Thouarce

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Visit Thouarce: highlights and tourist information

Thouarce 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 Thouarce in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 7 km and Chateau de Brissac at 10 km.

Thouarce, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 7 km (direction south-east)

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

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 10 km (direction south-east)

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

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Angers

at 23 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 23 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 23 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 23 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 23 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Chateau d'Angers guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 30 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Saumur

at 32 km (direction east)

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

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Chateau de Saumur

Castle at 32 km (direction east)

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

See Chateau de Saumur guide

Cholet

at 37 km (direction west-south-west)

Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....

See Cholet guide

Chateau Plessis-Bourre

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

The most unusual feature of Chateau Plessis-Bourre is the way it combines medieval and...

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Thouars

at 39 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

Montsoreau

Most Beautiful Village at 43 km (direction east)

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

See Montsoreau guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Thouarce

Map of places to visit near Thouarce

Markets in and near Thouarce

Market days in Thouarce: weekly market: Tuesday;

• Thouarce: market Tuesday (0km)
• Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (10km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (14km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (18km)
• Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (19km)
• Trelaze: market Sunday (20km)
• Angers: market Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (21km)
• Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (22km)
• Saint-Barthelemy-d'Anjou: market Tuesday (22km)
• Beaufort-en-Vallee: market Wednesday (29km)

More information about Thouarce, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Thouarce, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de Loudun (52km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Montsoreau (43km)
• Candes-Saint-Martin (44km)

National Monuments

• Chateau d'Angers (23km)
• Fontevraud Abbey (43km)
• Oiron Chateau (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (30km)
• Loudun (53km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Loire-Anjou-Touraine (43km)

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) (43km)
• Collegiale Church (Candes-Saint-Martin) (44km)
• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (51km)
• Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (55km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardins du Pin (32km)
• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (34km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Saumur (31km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Saint-Aubin (27km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (53km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angers (23km)
• Thouars (39km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Aubigne-sur-Layon (7km)
• Cholet (37km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (17km)
• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (53km)

Geography and distances

Thouarce is in the western-centre of France at 23 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Thouarce is 276 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 Thouarce from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chavagnes, Faveraye-Machelles, Faye-d'Anjou, Martigne-Briand, Notre-Dame-d'Allencon and Rablay-sur-Layon.

This page in French: Visiter Thouarce