Virson tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Surgeres at 13 km from Virson

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Visit Virson: highlights and tourist information

Virson 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 Virson in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Popular places to visit nearby include Surgeres at 13 km and Chatelaillon-Plage at 16 km.

Virson, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Surgeres

at 13 km (direction east-south-east)

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

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Chatelaillon-Plage

Seaside resort at 16 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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La Rochelle Natural History Museum

Museum at 19 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle harbour

at 19 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle towers

at 19 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle

at 19 km (direction west)

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

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La Rochelle aquarium

at 19 km (direction west)

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

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Marans

at 20 km (direction north-north-west)

Marans is a small town with a pretty section along the river in the...

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Fouras

Seaside resort at 23 km (direction south-west)

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

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Rochefort

at 23 km (direction south-south-west)

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

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Ile-d'Aix

Island at 25 km (direction west-south-west)

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

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Maillezais abbey

Abbey at 29 km (direction north-east), in the Vendee department

The ruins of the Maillezais abbey are on the edge of the marshes of...

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Marais Poitevin

at 29 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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Coulon

Most Beautiful Village at 32 km (direction east-north-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

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

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

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Map of places to visit near Virson

Markets in and near Virson

• Surgeres: market Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (12km)
• Courcon: market Wednesday (13km)
• Chatelaillon-Plage: market Tuesday & Friday & (16km)
• Aytre: market Friday (17km)
• La Rochelle: market every day (19km)
• Marans: market Tuesday (20km)
• Fouras: market Tuesday & Friday (22km)
• Rochefort: market Tuesday and Thurday (23km)
• Echillais: market Wednesday (27km)
• Rivedoux Plage: market Monday and Friday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Virson, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium de La Rochelle (19km)

Grand sites of France

• Marais Poitevin (28km)
• Brouage Fortifications (35km)

Heritage sites

• Saint-Martin-de-Ré citadelle (Vauban fortifications) (36km)
• Saint-Jean-d'Angély, abbaye royale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Aulnay église St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (44km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (49km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Coulon (32km)
• La Flotte-en-Re (33km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Fontenay-le-Comte (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Notre-Dame de l'Assomption (Maille) (24km)
• Abbaye Saint Pierre et Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Maillezais) (28km)
• Eglise de Saint-Eulalie (Benet) (34km)
• Abbaye Royale (Nieul-sur-l'Autise) (36km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (37km)
• Eglise de Saint-Pierre (Dampierre-sur-Boutonne) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (44km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (49km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (54km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• La Roche Courbon (37km)
• Jardins de la Boirie (38km)
• Jardins du phare de Chassiron (39km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• La Rochelle (19km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Benon (12km)
• Baie de l'Aiguillon (18km)
• Hiers-Brouage (35km)
• Forêt de Saint-Trojan (43km)
• Forêt domaniale de la Coubre (49km)

Towns of Art and history

• Rochefort (23km)
• Saintes (48km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Marans (20km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Zoodyssée (39km)
• Natur'Zoo de Mervent (43km)

Geography and distances

Virson is in the west of France at 19 kilometres from La Rochelle, the department capital (general information: Virson is 388 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 Virson from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, Anais, Bouhet, Chambon, Forges, Le Gue-d'Allere, Saint-Christophe, Saint-Medard-d'Aunis and Verines.

This page in French: Visiter Virson