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Parthenay

Parthenay is a town in Deux-Sèvres district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France of about 11,599 people. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit: 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Château d'Airvault, Château de Bressuire and Château du Coudray-Salbart.

46.6483° N, 0.2467° WPop. 11,599

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Within 30 km14 places
Within 50 km22
Must-see133
Notable13
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Parthenay

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:39 pm

176 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Parthenay
  2. Château d'Airvaultchurch · 30 min
  3. Château de Bressuirechurch · 30 min
  4. Centre Minier de Faymoreaumuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de Mursayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château du Coudray-Salbartheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Parthenay
Today’s loopParthenayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parthenay?

Ancienne Chapelle des Cordeliers (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Laurent (church, about 1 km), Graveur Emailleur (attraction, about 1 km), Porte de la Citadelle (heritage site, about 1 km), Chapelle Saint-Jacques (church, about 1 km), Notre-Dame-de-la-Couldre (church, about 1 km).

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

22 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 museums, 1 park, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Parthenay?

Porte de la Citadelle, about 1 km by road; Château de Parthenay (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Parthenay?

Ancienne Chapelle des Cordeliers, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Laurent (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parthenay?

Start in Parthenay, visit Château d'Airvault, then Château de Bressuire, then Centre Minier de Faymoreau, then Château de Mursay, then Château du Coudray-Salbart, and drive back — about 176 km by road in all.