Tonnay-Charente tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Rochefort at 6 km from Tonnay-Charente

Visit Tonnay-Charente: highlights and tourist information

Tonnay-Charente is situated in the Charente-Maritime 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 Tonnay-Charente in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Rochefort at 6 km and Fouras at 16 km.

Tonnay-Charente, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Rochefort

at 6 km (direction west)

Rochefort is an attractive 18th century town with a famous corderie, where...

See Rochefort guide

Fouras

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction west-north-west)

While the beaches are the main highlight here in Fouras, be sure...

See Fouras guide

Brouage

at 18 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Brouage is visited for the substantial fortifications and citadel,...

See Brouage guide

Saint-Savinien

at 18 km (direction east-south-east)

In an attractive setting on the banks of the Charente River, Saint-Savinien...

See Saint-Savinien guide

Surgeres

at 21 km (direction north-east)

It is the cluster of monuments in the park in the centre...

See Surgeres guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 21 km (direction west-north-west)

The seaside resort of Chatelaillon-Plage has a long sandy beach and a...

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Ile-d'Aix

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

Ile d'Aix is a small island, explored on foot or by bike,...

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Ronce-les-Bains

Seaside resort at 26 km (direction west-south-west)

Ronce-les-Bains is a long established resort with several beaches nearby, and an...

See Ronce-les-Bains guide

La Tremblade

Seaside resort at 27 km (direction south-west)

Visit the beach and port at La Tremblade, and explore the sand...

See La Tremblade guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction south-south-west)

Not far from Royan the centre of Mornac-sur-Seudre is attractive and very...

See Mornac-sur-Seudre guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 28 km (direction east)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Saintes

at 30 km (direction south-east)

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

La Rochelle

at 31 km (direction north-west)

The historic town and monuments and the vibrant harbour area make La...

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 31 km (direction north-west)

The aquarium in La Rochelle features various parts, including a shark tank...

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Map of places to visit near Tonnay-Charente

Markets in and near Tonnay-Charente

• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (6km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (7km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (16km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (21km)
• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (21km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (22km)
• Bourcefranc-le-Chapus: market Sunday (22km)
• Le Chateau-d'Oleron: market every day - seasonal market only (25km)
• La Tremblade: market every day except Tuesday (27km)
• Aytre: market Friday (28km)

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Tourist attractions near Tonnay-Charente, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (31km)

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (18km)
• Marais Poitevin (47km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (29km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (30km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (42km)
• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (47km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mornac-sur-Seudre (28km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (43km)
• Coulon (48km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (24km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (36km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (39km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (45km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (53km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (16km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (32km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (31km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Hiers-Brouage (18km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (29km)
• Forêt de Benon (30km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (32km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (38km)
• Pointe de Suzac (39km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (39km)
• Forêt de Suzac (41km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (48km)
• Forêt de Pons (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (6km)
• Saintes (30km)
• Royan (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (41km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (35km)
• Zoodyssée (44km)

Geography and distances

Tonnay-Charente is in the west of France at 31 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Tonnay-Charente is 405 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors will arrive by car typically from a channel ferry ports such as Saint Malo, Caen or Cherbourg, a drive af about 4-5 hours. For driving distances to Tonnay-Charente from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 8 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Breuil-Magne, Cabariot, Echillais, La Vallee, Loire-les-Marais, Lussant, Rochefort and Saint-Hippolyte.

This page in French: Visiter Tonnay-Charente