Vienne places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Vienne department of Poitou-Charentes. See also our Vienne travel guide
Angles-sur-l'Anglin
The pretty village of Angles sur l'Anglin and the river setting make this one of our favourite Vienne villages See guide
Chatellerault
The quiet regional town of Chatellerault has some notable 18th century townhouses See guide
Chauvigny
We especially enjoyed exploring the castles along the hilltop when visiting Chauvigny See guide
Futuroscope
Futuroscope is one of the most popular attractions in France! See guide
La Roche-Posay
The castle donjon and the medieval gateway are the main historical monuments in the spa town of La Roche-Posay See guide
Moncontour, Vienne
As well as the castle in Moncontour, you will also enjoy the town's leisure lake See guide
Montmorillon
Although it is quite a small town, there is a lot to discover in the pretty town of Montmorillon - and bookshops! See guide
Nouaille-Maupertuis
Visit Nouaille-Maupertuis to see the substantial Abbey of Saint Junien See guide
Poitiers
Poitiers is a nice town with lots of interesting sites, including the 12th century cathedral See guide
Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
The highlight here is of course the Abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, certainly the best example of roman style architecture anywhere in Poitou-Charentes See guideFor more information see the Vienne guide
Market towns & days in Vienne
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Chatellerault: Wednesday & Thursday all day & Saturday
Chaunay: Monday
Civray: Tuesday & Friday
Jaunay-Clan: Friday
La Roche-Posay: Tuesday & Friday
Loudun: Tuesday
Mirebeau: Wednesday & Saturday
Montmorillon: Wednesday
Naintre: Sunday
Neuville-de-Poitou: Thursday & Sunday
Poitiers: Wednesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday all day & Friday
Rouille: Friday
Saint-Savin: Friday
Vivonne: Saturday
Vouille: Saturday
Tourist attractions to visit in Vienne
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Vallée des singes (monkeys)
Ville d'etape
Vivonne
Theme Park
Futuroscope: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Poitiers: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du château de La Mothe
Laverré
Touffou
Religious Monuments
Abbaye Bénédictine (Charroux)
Abbaye de la Réau (Saint-Martin-l'Ars)
Abbaye de Nouaillé-Mauperthuis (Nouaille-Maupertuis)
Abbaye de Saint Savin sur Gartempe (Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe): See tourist guide
Eglise d'Usson de Poitou (Usson-du-Poitou)
Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lusignan)
Eglise de Notre-Dame (Montmorillon)
Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais (Civaux)
Eglise de Saint Maurice (Saint-Maurice-la-Clouere)
Eglise de Saint Nicolas (Civray)
Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chatain)
Eglise de Saint Pierre (Chauvigny)
Eglise de Saint Pierre (Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil)
National Monuments
Abbey Saint-Sauveur de Charroux
Sanxay
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Angles-sur-l'Anglin: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Poitiers église Saint-Hilaire le Grand (monuments on French pilgrim routes): See tourist guide
Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe Abbey: See tourist guide
Aquarium
Aquarium de Loudun