Deux-Sèvres district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Chauray

Chauray is a town in Deux-Sèvres district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 4,858 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 2 museums and 0 parks. The must-see places are Château du Coudray-Salbart (8 km), Château de Mursay (9 km) and Donjon de Niort (10 km).

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Chauray, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Chauray, Deux-Sèvres district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chauray at a glance

Location
Deux-Sèvres district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 4,858
Coordinates
46.3607° N, 0.3775° W
Places within 50 km
40 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Chauray

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chauray: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Chauray

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chauray. The closest is Château du Coudray-Salbart (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chauray

62 churches within 100 km of Chauray. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chauray

13 museums within 100 km of Chauray. The closest is Musée Bernard d'Agesci (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chauray

6 parks within 100 km of Chauray. The closest is La Vallée des Singes (66 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chauray

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chauray. The closest is Marais Poitevin (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chauray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chauray
  2. 1 km Temple de Chauray · church, Deux-Sèvres
  3. 1 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Deux-Sèvres
  4. 8 km Château du Coudray-Salbart · heritage site, Vendée
  5. 6 km Château de Mursay · heritage site, Vendée
  6. 7 km Donjon de Niort · heritage site, Vendée
  7. 10 km Back to Chauray

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From travellers near Chauray

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How to reach Chauray

    All places near Chauray by distance

    Within 15 km of Chauray

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chauray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage965Château du Coudray-Salbart (8 km)
    Churches2762Église Saint-Pierre (1 km)
    Museums213Musée Bernard d'Agesci (9 km)
    Parks06La Vallée des Singes (66 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Marais Poitevin (28 km)
    Caves11La Cave À Manger by Esprit Sommelier (11 km)
    Beaches & coast01Phare du Bout du Monde de La Rochelle (83 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mont des Alouettes (96 km)
    Other attractions01Arch of Germanicus (89 km)

    Chauray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chauray?

    Château du Coudray-Salbart (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Mursay (heritage site, about 9 km), Donjon de Niort (heritage site, about 10 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 1 km), Temple de Chauray (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Gelais (church, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chauray?

    40 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chauray?

    Château du Coudray-Salbart, about 8 km by road; Château de Cherveux (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chauray?

    Église Saint-Pierre, about 1 km by road; Temple de Chauray (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Chauray?

    Musée Bernard d'Agesci, about 9 km by road; Centre Minier de Faymoreau (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chauray?

    Start in Chauray, visit Temple de Chauray, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Château du Coudray-Salbart, then Château de Mursay, then Donjon de Niort, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chauray?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Chauray

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chauray’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chauray on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.