Vicq-sur-Gartempe tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Angles-sur-l'Anglin at 3 km from Vicq-sur-Gartempe

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Visit Vicq-sur-Gartempe: highlights and tourist information

Vicq-sur-Gartempe is situated in the Vienne 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 Vicq-sur-Gartempe in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Angles-sur-l'Anglin at 3 km and La Roche-Posay at 8 km.

Vicq-sur-Gartempe, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Angles-sur-l'Anglin

Most Beautiful Village at 3 km (direction south-east)

The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one...

See Angles-sur-l'Anglin guide

La Roche-Posay

at 8 km (direction north-west)

The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the...

See La Roche-Posay guide

Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe

Heritage Site at 17 km (direction south)

The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example...

See Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe guide

Chauvigny

at 24 km (direction south-west)

We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny...

See Chauvigny guide

Chatellerault

at 26 km (direction west-north-west)

The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses...

See Chatellerault guide

Brenne Regional Natural Park

Natural Parc at 27 km (direction east), in the Indre department

This quiet region of small lakes and fields is a perfect place for cycling...

See Brenne Regional Natural Park guide

Montmorillon

at 33 km (direction south)

Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in...

See Montmorillon guide

Futuroscope

Theme Park at 38 km (direction west)

Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France!...

See Futuroscope guide

Nouaille-Maupertuis

at 41 km (direction west-south-west)

Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien...

See Nouaille-Maupertuis guide

Poitiers

at 43 km (direction west-south-west)

Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century...

See Poitiers guide

Loches

at 44 km (direction north-north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Numerous historic monuments make the citadel in Loches a very interesting place to visit...

See Loches guide

Saint-Benoit-du-Sault

Most Beautiful Village at 51 km (direction east-south-east), in the Indre department

The unspoiled medieval streets in the 'most beautiful village' of Saint-Benoit-de-Sault quickly take you...

See Saint-Benoit-du-Sault guide

Montresor

Most Beautiful Village at 55 km (direction north-east), in the Indre-et-Loire department

On the Indrois river, it is the quaint old town, the castle and the...

See Montresor guide

Crissay-sur-Manse

Most Beautiful Village at 56 km (direction north-west), in the Indre-et-Loire department

Explore the lovely stone houses and narrow streets in the tiny village of Crissay-sur-Manse...

See Crissay-sur-Manse guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Vienne

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Reserve excursions near Vicq-sur-Gartempe

Map of places to visit near Vicq-sur-Gartempe

Markets in and near Vicq-sur-Gartempe

• La Roche-Posay: market Tuesday & Friday (8km)
• Preuilly-sur-Claise: market Thursday & Saturday (16km)
• Saint-Savin: market Friday (17km)
• Le Blanc: market Saturday (18km)
• Le Grand-Pressigny: market Thursday (23km)
• Chatellerault: market Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday (26km)
• Mezieres-en-Brenne: market Thursday (29km)
• Naintre: market Sunday (30km)
• Descartes: market Sunday (31km)
• Montmorillon: market Wednesday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Vicq-sur-Gartempe, France

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

Heritage sites

• Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey (42km)
• Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Angles-sur-l'Anglin (3km)
• Saint-Benoit-du-Sault (51km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Chauvigny (24km)
• Loches (44km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Brenne (28km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe) (17km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny) (23km)
• Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux) (34km)
• Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis) (42km)
• Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere) (52km)

Remarkable gardens

• Touffou (24km)
• Laverré (51km)
• Les jardins du château du Rivau (57km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Richelieu (52km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Etangs de la Brenne (28km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Futuroscope (38km)

Towns of Art and history

• Montmorillon (33km)
• Poitiers (43km)

Geography and distances

Vicq-sur-Gartempe is in the west of France at 43 kilometres from Poitiers, the department capital (general information: Vicq-sur-Gartempe is 262 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive here by car - the ferry ports such as Caen, Saint Malo and Cherbourg are convenient at around 4-5 hours drive. For driving distances to Vicq-sur-Gartempe from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Angles-sur-l'Anglin, Neons-sur-Creuse and Saint-Pierre-de-Maille.

This page in French: Visiter Vicq-sur-Gartempe