Places to visit near

Balbigny

Balbigny is a town in Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 2,583 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de La Roche, Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé and Mont Boussuivre.

45.8191° N, 4.1903° EPop. 2,583

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km37
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balbigny

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:50 pm

123 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Balbigny
  2. Château de La Rocheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de Couzanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de la Bâtie d'Urfémuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de Montrondheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mont Boussuivreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Balbigny
Today’s loopBalbignyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balbigny?

Château de La Roche (heritage site, about 14 km), Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé (museum, about 17 km), Mont Boussuivre (viewpoint, about 19 km), Château de Couzan (heritage site, about 25 km), Château de Montrond (heritage site, about 25 km), Chapelle Saint-Georges (church, about 32 km).

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

37 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Balbigny?

Château de La Roche, about 14 km by road; Château de Couzan (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Balbigny?

Chapelle Saint-Georges, about 32 km by road; Prieuré de Saint-Romain-le-Puy (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balbigny?

Start in Balbigny, visit Château de La Roche, then Château de Couzan, then Château de la Bâtie d'Urfé, then Château de Montrond, then Mont Boussuivre, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.