Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Abrest

Abrest is a town in Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Château des Chaussins (3 km), Parc des Bourins (3 km) and Parc Kennedy (4 km).

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Abrest, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Abrest, Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abrest at a glance

Location
Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,503
Coordinates
46.0986° N, 3.4446° E
Places within 50 km
53 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Abrest

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Forts & heritage near Abrest

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is Château des Chaussins (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Abrest

46 churches within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is Église Saint-Hilaire (1 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Abrest

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is Puy de Montoncel (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Abrest

8 museums within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is La Vallée des Rouets (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Abrest

7 parks within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is Parc Floral Et Arboré de la Chènevière (1 km); the best-known is Parc des Bourins (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Abrest

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Abrest. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (72 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Abrest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abrest
  2. 3 km Château des Chaussins · heritage site, Allier
  3. 6 km Parc des Bourins · park, Allier
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades · church, Allier
  5. 1 km Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy · heritage site, Allier
  6. 1 km Parc Kennedy · park, Allier
  7. 4 km Back to Abrest

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How to reach Abrest

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abrest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2683Château des Chaussins (3 km)
    Churches1446Église Saint-Hilaire (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints439Puy de Montoncel (34 km)
    Museums38La Vallée des Rouets (35 km)
    Parks57Parc Floral Et Arboré de la Chènevière (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs06Lac de la Cassière (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (51 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (35 km)
    Temples01Temple de Mercure (65 km)

    Abrest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abrest?

    Château des Chaussins (heritage site, about 3 km), Parc des Bourins (park, about 3 km), Parc Kennedy (park, about 4 km), Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades (church, about 4 km), Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (heritage site, about 4 km), Parc Napoléon III (park, about 4 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Abrest?

    Château des Chaussins, about 3 km by road; Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Abrest?

    Église Saint-Hilaire, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abrest?

    Puy de Montoncel, about 34 km by road; Pierres du Jour (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abrest?

    Start in Abrest, visit Château des Chaussins, then Parc des Bourins, then Église Saint-Blaise Et Notre-Dame-des-Malades, then Palais des Congrès-Opéra de Vichy, then Parc Kennedy, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abrest?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Abrest

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