Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Assat

Assat is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 1,592 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 14 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame (10 km), Église Saint-Martin (10 km) and Château de Pau (10 km).

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Assat, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Assat, Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Assat at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 1,592
Coordinates
43.2492° N, 0.3002° W
Places within 50 km
40 (40 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

Top places to visit near Assat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Assat: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Assat

68 churches within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Assat

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Château de Pau (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Assat

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Col de Marie-Blanque (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Col de Marie-Blanque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Pic du Pibeste · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Col d'Aubisque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Col du Soulor · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Pic de Ger · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Voie d'Ossau · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~45 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Assat

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Lac de Castet (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Assat

9 caves within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Assat

8 museums within 100 km of Assat. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Assat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Assat
  2. 10 km Église Notre-Dame · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 2 km Parc Lawrance · park, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 1 km Musée Bernadotte · museum, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 1 km Château de Pau · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 10 km Back to Assat

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How to reach Assat

    All places near Assat by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Assat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1468Église Notre-Dame (10 km)
    Forts & heritage656Château de Pau (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints752Col de Marie-Blanque (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs331Lac de Castet (28 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (32 km)
    Museums48Musée Bernadotte (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (38 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (11 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (58 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (12 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (68 km)

    Assat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Assat?

    Église Notre-Dame (church, about 10 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 10 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 10 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 10 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 11 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 12 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Assat?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Assat?

    Château de Pau, about 10 km by road; Château de Montaner (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Assat?

    Col de Marie-Blanque, about 33 km by road; Pic du Pibeste (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Assat?

    Start in Assat, visit Église Notre-Dame, then Parc Lawrance, then Musée Bernadotte, then Château de Pau, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Assat?

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

    Towns near Assat

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