Yzernay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Aubigne-sur-Layon at 28 km from Yzernay

Visit Yzernay: highlights and tourist information

Yzernay is situated in the Maine-et-Loire department and Pays de la Loire region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Aubigne-sur-Layon at 28 km and Chateau de Tiffauges at 31 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Yzernay, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Yzernay in Pays de la Loire.

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

Aubigne-sur-Layon

at 28 km (direction north-east)

The small village of Aubigne-sur-Layon is very pretty, especially in late spring...

See Aubigne-sur-Layon guide

Chateau de Tiffauges

Castle at 31 km (direction west), in the Vendee department

The Chateau de Tiffauges is a 12th century castle in Vendee, known...

See Chateau de Tiffauges guide

Thouars

at 37 km (direction east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Best known for its 17th century castle, in Thouars you can also...

See Thouars guide

Chateau de Brissac

Castle at 40 km (direction north-north-east)

The Chateau de Brissac is the tallest castle in France, has more...

See Chateau de Brissac guide

Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay

Castle at 43 km (direction east-north-east)

The Château de Montreuil-Bellay is an impressive 15th century castle surrouned by...

See Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay guide

Clisson

at 45 km (direction west), in the Loire-Atlantique department

Clisson has a medieval castle, and an interesting architectural style having ben...

See Clisson guide

Vouvant

Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction south), in the Vendee department

The pleasant village of Vouvant still retains part of a medieval castle...

See Vouvant guide

Apocalypse Tapestry

at 51 km (direction north-north-east)

The Apocalypse Tapestry is a remarkable 14th century tapestry, 100 metres long,...

See Apocalypse Tapestry guide

Chateau d'Angers

Castle at 51 km (direction north-north-east)

The mighty fortified walls of Chateau d'Angers form an interesting contrast with...

See Chateau d'Angers guide

Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin

Church at 51 km (direction north-north-east)

The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Angers combines 1500 years of religious...

See Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin guide

Angers

at 51 km (direction north-north-east)

Most famous for its castle, Angers also has a cathedral and many...

See Angers guide

Angers Cathedral

Cathedral at 51 km (direction north-north-east)

The cathedral in Angers is the earliest example of Angevin gothic architecture...

See Angers Cathedral guide

Saumur

at 54 km (direction east-north-east)

The town of Saumur, in the shadow of the famous castle, is...

See Saumur guide

Parthenay

at 54 km (direction south-east), in the Deux-Sevres department

Parthenay is a quiet town, with historic monuments that hint at its...

See Parthenay guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Maine-et-Loire

Map of places to visit near Yzernay

Markets in and near Yzernay

• Mauleon: market Friday (11km)
• Cholet: market Saturday all day & Monday all day (14km)
• Vihiers: market Wednesday (19km)
• Argenton-Chateau: market Thursday (19km)
• Chemille: market Thursday (21km)
• Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges: market Friday (25km)
• Bressuire: market Tuesday & Saturday (26km)
• Beaupreau: market Monday (30km)
• Thouarce: market Tuesday (31km)
• Chalonnes-sur-Loire: market Tuesday & Saturday (37km)

Hotels near Yzernay

More information about Yzernay, Pays de la Loire

Tourist attractions near Yzernay, France

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

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Montreuil-Bellay (43km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Généroux (Saint-Generoux) (45km)
• Eglise abbatiale de Saint Pierre (Airvault) (48km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (50km)
• Prieuré de Notre-Dame de Cunault (Chenehutte-Treves-Cunault) (50km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc oriental de Maulévrier (3km)
• Jardins du Pin (45km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chatillon-sur-Thouet (53km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Puy de Fou (23km)

Towns of Art and history

• Thouars (37km)
• Parthenay (54km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Cholet (14km)
• Aubigne-sur-Layon (28km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Fauconnerie du Puy du Fou (falconry) (23km)
• Parc zoologique de Doué-la-Fontaine (36km)

Geography and distances

Yzernay is in the western-centre of France at 51 kilometres from Angers, the department capital (general information: Yzernay is 305 kilometres from Paris).

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 Yzernay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): La Plaine, Maulevrier and Toutlemonde.

This page in French: Visiter Yzernay