Villars-en-Pons tourism and travel guide

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Visit Villars-en-Pons: highlights and tourist information

Villars-en-Pons 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 Villars-en-Pons in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pons at 6 km and Amphitheatre in Saintes at 16 km.

Villars-en-Pons, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pons

at 6 km (direction east-south-east)

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that is a...

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Amphitheatre in Saintes

Ancient Monument at 16 km (direction east-south-east)

The amphitheatre in Saintes was built by the Romans in the First century AD...

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Saintes

at 16 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Jonzac

at 23 km (direction south-east)

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle and other...

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Talmont

Most Beautiful Village at 24 km (direction west-south-west)

Talmont-sur-Gironde is one of the prettiest villages in Charente-Maritime, well known for the imposing...

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Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont

Church at 24 km (direction west-south-west)

The Church Sainte-Radegonde is a roman style church of the 12th century on the...

See Church Sainte-Radegonde of Talmont guide

Cognac

at 25 km (direction east-north-east), in the Charente department

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk and lots...

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Meschers-sur-Gironde

at 26 km (direction west)

The beaches and rocky coast attract visitors to Meschers, and you can also see...

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Saint-Savinien

at 31 km (direction north-north-west)

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

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Royan

Seaside resort at 32 km (direction west)

At Royan you will enjoy the beaches and also the promenade along the seafront...

See Royan guide

Mornac-sur-Seudre

Most Beautiful Village at 34 km (direction west-north-west)

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

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Le Verdon-sur-Mer

Seaside resort at 35 km (direction west), in the Gironde department

The small resort of Le Verdon-sur-Mer is quiet but has long sandy beaches...

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Jarnac

at 36 km (direction east), in the Charente department

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the riverside, and...

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Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc

at 37 km (direction west-south-west), in the Gironde department

While Saint-Vivien-de-Medoc would not be considered a tourist destination, you might like to stop...

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

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Map of places to visit near Villars-en-Pons

Markets in and near Villars-en-Pons

• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (6km)
• Cozes: market Wednesday (17km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (23km)
• Saujon: market every day except Monday and Friday (25km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (25km)
• Meschers-sur-Gironde: market Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - seasonal market only (26km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market all days exc. Thursday - seasonal market only (29km)
• Saint Georges de Didonne: market Sunday and Monday (29km)
• Royan: market every day except Monday (31km)
• Vaux sur Mer: market Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday - seasonal market only (34km)

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Tourist attractions near Villars-en-Pons, France

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

Grand sites of France

• Brouage Fortifications (45km)

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (7km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (16km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Talmont (24km)
• Mornac-sur-Seudre (34km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (23km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (16km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (20km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (29km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (30km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (38km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (20km)
• La Roche Courbon (27km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Pons (6km)
• Forêt de la Lande (15km)
• Château de Richemont (Charente) (24km)
• Forêt de Suzac (28km)
• Pointe de Suzac (29km)
• Pointe de Grave (34km)
• Hiers-Brouage (45km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (48km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saintes (16km)
• Royan (32km)
• Rochefort (46km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoo de la Palmyre (43km)

Geography and distances

Villars-en-Pons is in the west of France at 74 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Villars-en-Pons is 425 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 Villars-en-Pons from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Berneuil, Colombiers, Gemozac, Jazennes, La Jard, Pons, Saint-Leger, Saint-Simon-de-Pellouaille, Tanzac and Tesson.

This page in French: Visiter Villars-en-Pons