Villejesus tourism and travel guide

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Visit Villejesus: highlights and tourist information

Villejesus is situated in the Charente 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 Villejesus in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Tusson at 6 km and Bayers at 16 km.

Villejesus, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Tusson

at 6 km (direction north-east)

Tusson is a very typical town of the Charente and has several impressive Renaissance...

See Tusson guide

Bayers

at 16 km (direction east)

The Chateau de Bayers is the principal monument here, and thers are several other...

See Bayers guide

Verteuil-sur-Charente

at 19 km (direction east-north-east)

At Verteuil-sur-Charente you will enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Charente River...

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Ruffec

at 20 km (direction north-east)

The highlight in the quiet town of Ruffec is the facade of the 12th...

See Ruffec guide

Nanteuil-en-Vallee

at 26 km (direction east-north-east)

Here at Nanteuil-en-Vallee it is the Nanteuil Abbey and Treasury that is of most...

See Nanteuil-en-Vallee guide

Angouleme

at 27 km (direction south-south-east)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic monuments to...

See Angouleme guide

Saint-Simon

at 28 km (direction south-south-west)

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along the river,...

See Saint-Simon guide

Jarnac

at 28 km (direction south-west)

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

See Jarnac guide

Chateau de La Rochefoucauld

Castle at 32 km (direction east-south-east)

The Chateau de La Rochefoucauld is the most important castle in Charente, with both...

See Chateau de La Rochefoucauld guide

La Rochefoucauld

at 33 km (direction east-south-east)

After exploring the Chateau de Rochefoucauld be sure to stroll around the rest of...

See La Rochefoucauld guide

Cognac

at 35 km (direction west-south-west)

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

See Cognac guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 38 km (direction south-south-east)

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here in Mouthiers-sur-Boeme...

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Melle

at 39 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The town of Melle is best known for its three roman style churches, built...

See Melle guide

Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire

Church at 39 km (direction north-north-west), in the Deux-Sevres department

The church of Saint-Hilare in Melle is a very impressive example of 12th century...

See Melle Church of Saint-Hilaire guide

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Map of places to visit near Villejesus

Markets in and near Villejesus

• Ruffec: market Wednesday & Saturday (20km)
• Chef-Boutonne: market Saturday (25km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (27km)
• Sauze-Vaussais: market Thursday (27km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (28km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (28km)
• Ruelle-sur-Touvre: market Thursday & Sunday & (28km)
• Aulnay: market Sunday (32km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (32km)
• La Rochefoucauld: market Wednesday & Saturday (33km)

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Tourist attractions near Villejesus, France

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

Heritage sites

• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
• Melle église St Hilaire (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (39km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (43km)
• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (58km)

National Monuments

• Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint André (Ruffec) (20km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (22km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (27km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (29km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (29km)
• Eglise de Saint-Brice (Saint-Mande-sur-Bredoire) (29km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (31km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (33km)
• Eglise de Genouillé (Genouille) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (34km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (35km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (39km)
• Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux) (40km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (42km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (43km)
• Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars) (52km)
• Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou) (58km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin monastique médiéval (6km)
• Parc et jardin de l’Abrègement (25km)
• Logis de Forge (38km)
• Arboretum du chemin de la découverte (39km)
• Jardin du Chaigne (41km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (36km)
• Grotte de Montgaudier (43km)
• Forêt de Pons (57km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (27km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• La Rochefoucauld (33km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (43km)
• Vallée des singes (monkeys) (44km)

Geography and distances

Villejesus is in the west of France at 29 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Villejesus is 373 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Villejesus from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aigre, Amberac, Ebreon, Fouqueure, Marcillac-Lanville, Mons, Oradour, Tusson and Villognon.

This page in French: Visiter Villejesus