Haute-Garonne district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Balma

Balma is a town in Haute-Garonne district, Occitania, France, home to about 15,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 5 museums and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cité de l'Espace (4 km), Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (5 km) and Palais Niel (5 km).

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Balma, Occitania
Balma, Haute-Garonne district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balma at a glance

Location
Haute-Garonne district, Occitania, France
Population
about 15,553
Coordinates
43.6111° N, 1.4994° E
Places within 50 km
69 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Balma

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

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Palais Niel (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Balma

53 churches within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Balma

14 museums within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balma

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Ancien Bassin de Naurouze (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Balma

6 caves within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Grotte de Bruniquel (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Balma

5 parks within 100 km of Balma. The closest is Cité de l'Espace (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Balma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balma
  2. 4 km Cité de l'Espace · park, Haute-Garonne
  3. 4 km Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation · museum, Haute-Garonne
  4. 1 km Palais Niel · heritage site, Haute-Garonne
  5. 1 km Place Saint-Étienne · heritage site, Haute-Garonne
  6. 1 km Cathédrale Saint-Étienne · church, Haute-Garonne
  7. 5 km Back to Balma

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    Within 15 km of Balma

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39115Palais Niel (5 km)
    Churches1353Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (5 km)
    Museums514Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Ancien Bassin de Naurouze (48 km)
    Caves06Grotte de Bruniquel (65 km)
    Parks45Cité de l'Espace (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Jardin Botanique Henri-Gaussen (6 km)
    Other attractions12Los Pès del Parpalhòl (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Grande Mosquée de Toulouse (8 km)
    Buddhist sites12Nalanda Monastery (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Seuil de Naurouze - Partage des Eaux (48 km)
    Treks01Le Sentier du Bassin du Lampy (72 km)

    Balma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balma?

    Cité de l'Espace (park, about 4 km), Cathédrale Saint-Étienne (church, about 5 km), Palais Niel (heritage site, about 5 km), Place Saint-Étienne (heritage site, about 5 km), Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation (museum, about 5 km), Jardin Royal (park, about 5 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 5 museums, 1 lake, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balma?

    Palais Niel, about 5 km by road; Place Saint-Étienne (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balma?

    Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, about 5 km by road; Église du Gésu (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Balma?

    Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation, about 5 km by road; L'envol des Pionniers (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balma?

    Start in Balma, visit Cité de l'Espace, then Musée de la Résistance Et de la Déportation, then Palais Niel, then Place Saint-Étienne, then Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balma?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Balma

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