Vihiers tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 9 km from Vihiers
Visit Vihiers: highlights and tourist information
Vihiers 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 Vihiers in Pays de la Loire.
Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 9 km and Chateau de Brissac at 23 km.
Vihiers, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Aubigne-sur-Layon
at 9 km (direction north-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 23 km (direction north-east)The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more than 200...
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Cholet
at 28 km (direction west-south-west)Cholet is a pleasant town in the Maine et Loire department....
See Cholet guide
Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay
Castle at 29 km (direction east)The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by medieval ramparts...
See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide
Thouars
at 31 km (direction east-south-east), in the Deux-Sevres departmentBest known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also see several...
See Thouars guide
Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin
Church at 36 km (direction east-south-east)The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious architecture with...
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Angers
at 36 km (direction east-south-east)Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many other interesting...
See Angers guide
Apocalypse Tapestry
at 36 km (direction east-south-east)The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long, telling the...
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Chateau d'Angers
Castle at 36 km (direction east-south-east)The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with the more...
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Angers Cathedral
Cathedral at 36 km (direction east-south-east)The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture in France...
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Saumur
at 37 km (direction east-north-east)The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is a lovely...
See Saumur guide
Chateau de Saumur
Castle at 37 km (direction east-north-east)The Chateau de Saumur stands in an impressive location with views across the Loire...
See Chateau de Saumur guide
Fontevraud Abbey
Abbey at 45 km (direction east)The Fontevraud Abbey has a great deal to see: it is one of the...
See Fontevraud Abbey guide
Montsoreau
Most Beautiful Village at 46 km (direction east)Montsoreau, listed as a 'most beautiful villages in France', also has an interesting troglodyte...
See Montsoreau guide
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Markets in and near Vihiers
Market days in Vihiers: weekly market: Wednesday;
- Vihiers: market Wednesday (0km)
- Thouarce: market Tuesday (14km)
- Chemille: market Thursday (16km)
- Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (19km)
- Doue-la-Fontaine: market Monday (20km)
- Brissac-Quince: market Thursday (24km)
- Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (28km)
- Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (28km)
- Montreuil-Bellay: market Tuesday (29km)
- Mauleon: market Friday (30km)
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Tourist attractions near Vihiers, France
What to do at Vihiers? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Vihiers.
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Montsoreau (46km)
National Monuments
- Chateau d'Angers (36km)
- Oiron Chateau (41km)
- Fontevraud Abbey (45km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Montreuil-Bellay (29km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (31km)
- Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (42km)
- Abbaye Notre Dame de Fontevraud (Fontevraud Abbey) (44km)
- Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (47km)
- Eglise Abbatial de Saint Jouin (Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes) (47km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc oriental de Maulévrier (22km)
- Jardins du Pin (38km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Saumur (36km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Saint-Aubin (40km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Puy de Fou (41km)
Towns of Art and history
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Aubigne-sur-Layon (9km)
- Cholet (28km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (18km)
- Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (41km)
Geography and distances
Vihiers is in the western-centre of France at 36 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Vihiers is 287 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Vihiers
Canton: Vihiers
Arrondissement: Saumur
Department: Maine-et-Loire
Region: Pays de la Loire
Postcode: 49310
Distance to Vihiers
from Angers (prefecture): 36 km
from Paris: 287 km
from Calais: 457 km
from Nice: 719 km
from Bordeaux: 257 km
from Strasbourg: 638 km
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 Vihiers from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cernusson, Cerqueux-sous-Passavant and Montilliers.
This page in French: Visiter Vihiers