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Saint-Xandre

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Charente-Maritime

Located just a few kilometers from the very touristy town of La Rochelle, in the heart of Charente-Maritime, Saint-Xandre has developed around its agricultural activity. It takes place not far from Villedoux, Dompierre-sur-Mer and Sainte-Soulle.

According to local tradition, the commune of Today it is one of the municipalities with the most agricultural operations in the region.

Ideally located, Saint-Xandre is a perfect vacation spot for exploring the most beautiful tourist sites in the department.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Xandre
Postcode17138
Tourism label
Latitude46.1999992 (N 46° 11’ 60”)
Longitude-1.0999988 (W 1° 5’ 60”)
AltitudeFrom 1m to 37m
Surface area13.29 km²
Population5399 inhabitants
Density406 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLa Rochelle (8.2 km, 17 min)
Insee code17414
IntercommunalityCA de La Rochelle
DepartmentCharente-Maritime
TerritoryCharentes
RegionNew-Aquitaine

Nearest cities & towns

Puilboreau3.5 km (7 min)
Lagord3.9 km (8 min)
Dompierre-sur-Mer4 km (6 min)
Marsilly6.5 km (7 min)
La Rochelle7.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Rogatien7.8 km (10 min)
Périgny8 km (11 min)
Nieul-sur-Mer8.1 km (10 min)
Bourgneuf8.4 km (12 min)
Esnandes8.6 km (13 min)
Saint-Ouen-d'Aunis9.2 km (12 min)
L'Houmeau9.2 km (10 min)
Andilly10.2 km (11 min)
Aytré11.1 km (11 min)
Sainte-Soulle11.5 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Passing through Saint-Xandre, don't forget to go to the Saint-Candide church, before going to admire the Château de La Sauzaie. A 17th and 18th century residence listed as a Historic Monument, it is particularly known for having hosted the stay of Cardinal Richelieu during the siege of La Rochelle in the 17th century.

Between two walks in the countryside, let yourself be seduced by the exteriors of the Château du Bosquet or the Château de Limouillet.

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Tuesday morning.

The Folk en Folie festival offers several concerts in April.

Between July and August, several concerts take place at Saint-Xandre as part of the Ondes Classiques music festival.

In October, place at the Book Festival with signings, conferences and other highlights around the book.

A Christmas market with entertainment is offered at the end of the year.

Show - Cham Chad

Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 18°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 19°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sea kayak ride with a guide
Sports sensations14 € to 55 € Fouras (24 km)
Mosaic class at a studio on Oléron Island
Arts and Crafts30 € to 280 € Dolus-d'Oléron (34 km)
Parachute jump above the Marennes-Oléron Basin
Sports sensations275 € Marennes-Hiers-Brouage (36 km)
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée
Nature and the great outdoors175 € to 1035 € Sainte-Hermine (38 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Locks - Sainte Radegonde des Noyers
HikeEasy4:55Sainte-Radégonde-des-Noyers (19 km)
The Green Casting - Champagné les Marais
HikeEasy1:20Champagné-les-Marais (20 km)
The Gravelle - Champagné les Marais
HikeEasy2:05Triaize (21 km)
The Golden Ball - The Ford of Velluire
HikeEasy1:05Le Gué-de-Velluire (24 km)
Laves Wood
HikeEasy1:00La Taillée (24 km)

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