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Thouars

New Aquitaine, France · Europe

About Thouars

Thouars sits on the route: 5 minutes from Louzy, 60km from Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau.

Thouars is a town located in New Aquitaine, France. With a population of 11,517, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Thouars sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Thouars to your route.

About Thouars

Thouars (pronounced [twaʁ]) is a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department in western France. On 1 January 2019, the former communes Mauzé-Thouarsais, Missé and Sainte-Radegonde were merged into Thouars. It is on the River Thouet. Its inhabitants are known as Thouarsais. The Toarcian stage of the Jurassic takes its name

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Where is Thouars located?

Thouars is located in New Aquitaine, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.9815 latitude, -0.2117 longitude.

What is the population of Thouars?

Thouars has a population of approximately 11,517 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
11,517
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
New Aquitaine
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.9815, -0.2117

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Thouars

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Futuroscope

French technology-based theme park near Poitiers with cutting-edge visual experiences and multimedia attractions.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Puy du Fou

Unique French historical theme park in the Vendée region acclaimed for its spectacular live-action shows and immersive experiences.

56 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau

A jewel of French Renaissance architecture set on an island in the Indre River, reflected perfectly in its surrounding moat.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Thouars.

Saint-Jean-de-Thouars

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,392

Sainte-Verge

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,383

Sainte-Radegonde

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,971

Louzy

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,161

Mauzé-Thouarsais

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 2,067

Saint-Léger-de-Montbrun

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,153

Saint-Varent

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 2,552

Bouillé-Loretz

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 1,103

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