Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Ancône

Ancône is a town in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,042 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 caves. The must-see places are Château d'Alba-la-Romaine (13 km), Mandrin Cave (16 km) and Château de la Roche (23 km).

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Ancône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ancône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ancône at a glance

Location
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,042
Coordinates
44.5811° N, 4.7271° E
Places within 50 km
44 (44 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 caves

Top places to visit near Ancône

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Forts & heritage near Ancône

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Château d'Alba-la-Romaine (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ancône

53 churches within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Église Saint-Maurice (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ancône

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Mont Aigu (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Ancône

8 caves within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Mandrin Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ancône

8 museums within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Musée du Cartonnage Et de l'Imprimerie (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ancône

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ancône. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ancône

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 137 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ancône
  2. 13 km Château d'Alba-la-Romaine · heritage site, Vaucluse
  3. 12 km Château de la Roche · heritage site, Ardèche
  4. 15 km Église Saint-Maurice · church, Ardèche
  5. 29 km Mandrin Cave · cave, Vaucluse
  6. 39 km Château de Grane · heritage site, Vaucluse
  7. 29 km Back to Ancône

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How to reach Ancône

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    Places near Ancône by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1968Château d'Alba-la-Romaine (13 km)
    Churches1453Église Saint-Maurice (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints016Mont Aigu (54 km)
    Caves78Mandrin Cave (16 km)
    Museums18Musée du Cartonnage Et de l'Imprimerie (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Réserve Naturelle des Gorges de l'Ardèche (41 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascade du Ray-Pic (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lac d'Issarlès (73 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye Notre-Dame de Bon Secours (91 km)
    Parks01Forest Parc (99 km)

    Ancône: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ancône?

    Château d'Alba-la-Romaine (heritage site, about 13 km), Mandrin Cave (cave, about 16 km), Château de la Roche (heritage site, about 23 km), Église Saint-Maurice (church, about 27 km), Château de Grane (heritage site, about 29 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 30 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 7 caves, 1 museum, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ancône?

    Château d'Alba-la-Romaine, about 13 km by road; Château de la Roche (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ancône?

    Église Saint-Maurice, about 27 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ancône?

    Mont Aigu, about 54 km by road; Mont Gerbier de Jonc (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ancône?

    Start in Ancône, visit Château d'Alba-la-Romaine, then Château de la Roche, then Église Saint-Maurice, then Mandrin Cave, then Château de Grane, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ancône?

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

    Towns near Ancône

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