Torfou tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Chateau de Tiffauges at 2 km from Torfou

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Visit Torfou: highlights and tourist information

Torfou 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 Torfou in Pays de la Loire.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chateau de Tiffauges at 2 km and Clisson at 14 km.

Torfou, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 2 km (direction south), in the Vendee department

The Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known for its...

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Clisson

at 14 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire-Atlantique department

Clisson has a medieval castle, and an interesting architectural style having ben largely re-built...

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Cholet

at 18 km (direction east)

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

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Nantes

at 38 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire-Atlantique department

One of the largest towns in France, Nantes has many monuments, museums and places...

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The Jardin Extraordinaire of Nantes

Garden at 39 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire Atlantique department

The Jardin Extraordinaire de Nantes has been created in an old quarry and features...

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La Roche-sur-Yon

at 47 km (direction south-west), in the Vendee department

La Roche-sur-Yon has an attractive town centre around the gardens of the Place Napoleon...

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Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 53 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 58 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Apocalypse Tapestry

at 64 km (direction north-east)

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

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Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 64 km (direction north-east)

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

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Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 64 km (direction north-east)

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

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Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 64 km (direction north-east)

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

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Angers

at 64 km (direction north-east)

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

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Reserve excursions near Torfou

Map of places to visit near Torfou

Markets in and near Torfou

• Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges: market Friday (13km)
• Clisson: market Friday (13km)
• Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (18km)
• Beaupreau: market Monday (21km)
• Mauleon: market Friday (30km)
• Les Essarts: market Wednesday (31km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (35km)
• Ancenis: market Thursday (37km)
• Reze: market Tuesday & Friday (38km)
• Carquefou: market Thursday (40km)

More information about Torfou, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Torfou, France

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

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (28km)
• Jardin des plantes (38km)
• Jardins du Pin (46km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Nantes (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Île Héron (France) (35km)
• Petite Amazonie de Nantes (37km)
• Lac de Grand-Lieu (43km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (21km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Cholet (18km)
• Carquefou (40km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (22km)

Geography and distances

Torfou is in the western-centre of France at 64 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Torfou is 328 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 Torfou from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 5 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Boussay, Le Longeron, Roussay, Saint-Aubin-Des-Ormeaux and Tiffauges.

This page in French: Visiter Torfou