Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Aulnat

Aulnat is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 4,662 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Jardin Botanique de la Charme (4 km), Château de Sampigny (4 km) and Puy de Crouël (5 km).

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Aulnat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Aulnat, Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aulnat at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 4,662
Coordinates
45.7993° N, 3.1674° E
Places within 50 km
114 (114 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 Aulnat

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Forts & heritage near Aulnat

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Château de Sampigny (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aulnat

64 churches within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aulnat

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Puy de Crouël (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aulnat

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Aulnat

7 museums within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Musée Mandet (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aulnat

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aulnat. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aulnat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aulnat
  2. 5 km Puy de Crouël · viewpoint, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 4 km Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 1 km Fortifications de Montferrand · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 1 km Jardin Botanique de la Charme · nature spot, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 4 km Château de Sampigny · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 4 km Back to Aulnat

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How to reach Aulnat

    All places near Aulnat by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aulnat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4378Château de Sampigny (4 km)
    Churches2564Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3140Puy de Crouël (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Lac de la Cassière (23 km)
    Museums37Musée Mandet (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Jardin Botanique de la Charme (4 km)
    Parks26Parc de Montjuzet (9 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (20 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (41 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (83 km)

    Aulnat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aulnat?

    Jardin Botanique de la Charme (nature spot, about 4 km), Château de Sampigny (heritage site, about 4 km), Puy de Crouël (viewpoint, about 5 km), Fortifications de Montferrand (heritage site, about 5 km), Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité (church, about 5 km), Menhir du Pont d'Aubières Dit de la Pierre Piquée (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aulnat?

    Château de Sampigny, about 4 km by road; Fortifications de Montferrand (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aulnat?

    Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité, about 5 km by road; Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aulnat?

    Puy de Crouël, about 5 km by road; Maar de Jaude (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aulnat?

    Start in Aulnat, visit Puy de Crouël, then Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité, then Fortifications de Montferrand, then Jardin Botanique de la Charme, then Château de Sampigny, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aulnat?

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

    Towns near Aulnat

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