Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Administrative center in Charente-Maritime, France.
The commune features multiple architectural landmarks, including a medieval clock tower and an array of preserved half-timbered buildings throughout its streets.
The area developed from a 9th-century settlement into a significant pilgrimage stop on the Santiago de Compostela route, marked by the construction of a Royal Abbey.
The former Royal Abbey now functions as both a municipal library and music school, housing historical documents and hosting educational programs for local residents.
The Tourist Office operates Tuesday through Friday with additional Saturday morning hours, providing visitors with detailed information about regional attractions and services.
Environmental initiatives in Saint-Jean-d'Angély include the restoration of dry meadows, contributing to the preservation of local flora and fauna species.
Location: Charente-Maritime
Location: arrondissement of Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Shares border with: Asnières-la-Giraud, Courcelles, Mazeray, Saint-Julien-de-l'Escap, Ternant, La Vergne, Essouvert
Address: 17400 Saint-Jean-d'Angély, France 17400 Saint-Jean-d'Angély
Phone: +33546595656
Email: ville@angely.net
Website: http://angely.net
GPS coordinates: 45.94417,-0.52111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
Abbaye royale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély
125 m
Château de Beaufief
3.1 km
Château de Vervant
6.3 km
Éden
317 m
Musée des cordeliers
225 m
Fontaine du Pilori
48 m
Tour de l'Horloge
102 m
Maison, 2 rue de la Tour-Ronde, Saint-Jean-d'Angély
225 m
Maison, 22, 24 rue Grosse-Horloge, Saint-Jean-d'Angély
31 m
Église Saint-Julien de Saint-Julien-de-l'Escap
2.6 km
Hôtel de l'Échevinage
81 m
Maison, 6 rue de Verdun
174 m
Église de la Nativité de la Sainte-Vierge de Mazeray
5.2 km
Maison, 5, 7 rue Grosse-Horloge
30 m
Église Saint-Vincent de Fontenet
6.4 km
Église Saint-Maxime d'Antezant
6.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Poursay-Garnaud
5.1 km
Abbatiale de Saint-Jean-d'Angély
163 m
Église Saint-Nicolas de Courcelles
4.1 km
Église Saint-Ausone de Voissay
6.6 km
Hôtel de Hausen
231 m
Église Saint-Médard d'Asnières-la-Giraud
6.3 km
Église Saint-Martin de La Vergne
4.2 km
Salle Aliénor-d’Aquitaine
290 m
Église de la Nativité de la Sainte-Vierge de Ternant
4.3 km
Église Saint-Denis de Saint-Denis-du-Pin
4.7 km
Église Sainte-Catherine de Vervant
6.3 km
Chapelle du couvent des Bénédictines de Saint-Jean-d'Angély
268 mReviews
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