Cantal district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Aurillac

Aurillac is a town in Cantal district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 34,724 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges (1 km), Église Saint-Joseph (1 km) and Château Saint-Etienne (1 km).

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Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Aurillac, Cantal district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Aurillac at a glance

Location
Cantal district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 34,724
Coordinates
44.9254° N, 2.4398° E
Places within 50 km
61 (61 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 Aurillac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aurillac: 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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Forts & heritage near Aurillac

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Château Saint-Etienne (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Aurillac

77 churches within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aurillac

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Plateau du Coyan (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Aurillac

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Lac du Tolerme (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Aurillac

5 museums within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Musée Champollion (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aurillac

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aurillac. The closest is Parc Animalier de Gramat (74 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aurillac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aurillac
  2. 1 km Château Saint-Etienne · heritage site, Cantal
  3. 3 km Château de Fabrègues · heritage site, Cantal
  4. 3 km Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges · church, Cantal
  5. 2 km Église Saint-Joseph · church, Cantal
  6. 1 km Fanum d'Aron · heritage site, Cantal
  7. 2 km Back to Aurillac

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From travellers near Aurillac

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How to reach Aurillac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aurillac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3183Château Saint-Etienne (1 km)
    Churches1677Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1219Plateau du Coyan (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Lac du Tolerme (41 km)
    Museums05Musée Champollion (59 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Parc Animalier de Gramat (74 km)
    Caves03Grotte de Sainte-Eulalie (72 km)
    Waterfalls02église Saint-Pardoux (Gimel-les-Cascades) (78 km)

    Aurillac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aurillac?

    Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Joseph (church, about 1 km), Château Saint-Etienne (heritage site, about 1 km), Fanum d'Aron (heritage site, about 2 km), Château de Fabrègues (heritage site, about 4 km), Château de la Martinie (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aurillac?

    Château Saint-Etienne, about 1 km by road; Fanum d'Aron (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Aurillac?

    Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Joseph (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aurillac?

    Plateau du Coyan, about 18 km by road; Col du Perthus (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aurillac?

    Start in Aurillac, visit Château Saint-Etienne, then Château de Fabrègues, then Église Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges, then Église Saint-Joseph, then Fanum d'Aron, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aurillac?

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

    Towns near Aurillac

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