Vandre tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Surgeres at 5 km from Vandre

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Visit Vandre: highlights and tourist information

Vandre 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 Vandre in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 5 km and Rochefort at 20 km.

Vandre, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Surgeres

at 5 km (direction north-north-east)

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

See Surgeres guide

Rochefort

at 20 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Rochefort guide

Saint-Savinien

at 21 km (direction south-south-east)

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

See Saint-Savinien guide

Saint-Jean d'Angely

at 22 km (direction east-south-east)

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

See Saint-Jean d'Angely guide

Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 25 km (direction west)

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

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Fouras

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

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

See Fouras guide

Marais Poitevin

at 30 km (direction north-east)

The Marais-Poitevin is a region of canals and marshes, an unusual environment best explored...

See Marais Poitevin guide

Ile-d'Aix

Island at 32 km (direction west)

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

See Ile-d'Aix guide

La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

The Natural History Museum in La Rochelle contains an eclectic mix of items collected...

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La Rochelle harbour

at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

The harbour area in La Rochelle is the liveliest part of the town, with...

See La Rochelle harbour guide

La Rochelle towers

at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

These three fortress towers protect the entrance to the harbour in La Rochelle...

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La Rochelle

at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 32 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction north-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Established since 2000 years agio, Coulon is now a centre for exploring the Marais-Poitevin...

See Coulon guide

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

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Markets in and near Vandre

• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (6km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (20km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (21km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (23km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (25km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (26km)
• Aytre: market Friday (29km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (32km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (33km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Vandre, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (32km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (32km)
• Brouage Fortifications (33km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (32km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (36km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (33km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (43km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (46km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (23km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (30km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (32km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (36km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (40km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (40km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (41km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (56km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (60km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (26km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (44km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (32km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (17km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (27km)
• Hiers-Brouage (33km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (44km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (48km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (49km)
• Pointe de la Coubre (54km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (20km)
• Saintes (36km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (33km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (30km)
• Zoo de la Palmyre (51km)

Geography and distances

Vandre is in the west of France at 32 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Vandre is 389 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 Vandre from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Annezay, Breuil-la-Reorte, Chambon, Chervettes, Genouille, Muron, Pere, Saint-Crepin, Saint-Germain-de-Marencennes, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Barriere, Saint-Mard and Surgeres.

This page in French: Visiter Vandre