Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Barjac

Barjac is a town in Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (6 km), Aven d’Orgnac (6 km) and Goule de Foussoubie (8 km).

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Barjac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Barjac, Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barjac at a glance

Location
Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,503
Coordinates
44.3074° N, 4.3515° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Barjac

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barjac: 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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Things to see near Barjac, by type

Forts & heritage near Barjac

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Castle of the Roure (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Barjac

85 churches within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Église Saint-André (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barjac

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Mont Aigu (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Barjac

15 museums within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Musée du Désert (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barjac

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Barjac

8 caves within 100 km of Barjac. The closest is Aven d’Orgnac (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Barjac

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barjac
  2. 6 km Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche · nature spot, Ardèche
  3. 4 km Goule de Foussoubie · cave, Ardèche
  4. 5 km Le Pont d'Arc · cave, Ardèche
  5. 4 km Castle of the Roure · heritage site, Ardèche
  6. 5 km Aven d’Orgnac · cave, Ardèche
  7. 6 km Back to Barjac

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    All places near Barjac by distance

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    Places near Barjac by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage110Castle of the Roure (8 km)
    Churches85Église Saint-André (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints21Mont Aigu (45 km)
    Museums15Musée du Désert (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (6 km)
    Caves8Aven d’Orgnac (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4Lac d'Issarlès (76 km)
    Parks3Forest Parc (46 km)
    Waterfalls2Cascade du Ray-Pic (68 km)
    Buddhist sites2Prieuré de Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (ancien) (88 km)
    Treks1Sentier d'interprétation - Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu (81 km)
    Other attractions1Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (99 km)

    Barjac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barjac?

    Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (nature spot, about 6 km), Aven d’Orgnac (cave, about 6 km), Goule de Foussoubie (cave, about 8 km), Castle of the Roure (heritage site, about 8 km), Le Pont d'Arc (cave, about 12 km), Grotte des Huguenots (cave, about 13 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barjac?

    Castle of the Roure, about 8 km by road; Vallons-pont-d'arc (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barjac?

    Église Saint-André, about 13 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barjac?

    Mont Aigu, about 45 km by road; Signal de Coucoulude (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barjac?

    Start in Barjac, visit Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche, then Goule de Foussoubie, then Le Pont d'Arc, then Castle of the Roure, then Aven d’Orgnac, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barjac?

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

    Towns near Barjac

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