Mayenne district, Pays de la Loire, France

Places to visit near Ballots

Ballots is a town in Mayenne district, Pays de la Loire, France, home to about 1,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 1 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (1 km), Château de Craon (11 km) and Église Saint-Sulpice (15 km).

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Ballots at a glance

Location
Mayenne district, Pays de la Loire, France
Population
about 1,089
Coordinates
47.8962° N, 1.0476° W
Places within 50 km
62 (62 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ballots

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ballots: 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 Ballots

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is Château de Craon (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ballots

79 churches within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ballots

8 museums within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is Musée Robert Tatin (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Ballots

8 parks within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is La Perrine (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ballots

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is Abbaye de Clairmont (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ballots

2 caves within 100 km of Ballots. The closest is Cave à Rochefort (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ballots

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ballots
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Mayenne
  3. 20 km Château de Champiré · heritage site, Maine-et-Loire
  4. 14 km Château de Craon · heritage site, Mayenne
  5. 12 km Musée Robert Tatin · museum, Mayenne
  6. 22 km Église Saint-Sulpice · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  7. 15 km Back to Ballots

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How to reach Ballots

    All places near Ballots by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ballots by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39126Château de Craon (11 km)
    Churches1979Église Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Museums18Musée Robert Tatin (15 km)
    Parks18La Perrine (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Abbaye de Clairmont (30 km)
    Caves02Cave à Rochefort (62 km)

    Ballots: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ballots?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), Château de Craon (heritage site, about 11 km), Église Saint-Sulpice (church, about 15 km), Musée Robert Tatin (museum, about 15 km), Château de Champiré (heritage site, about 20 km), Chapelle du Pinel (church, about 22 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 1 museum, 1 park, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ballots?

    Château de Craon, about 11 km by road; Château de Champiré (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ballots?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Sulpice (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ballots?

    Musée Robert Tatin, about 15 km by road; Musée des Beaux-Arts (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ballots?

    Start in Ballots, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Château de Champiré, then Château de Craon, then Musée Robert Tatin, then Église Saint-Sulpice, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ballots?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ballots

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