Jura district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France

Places to visit near Bellignat

Bellignat is a town in Jura district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France, home to about 4,128 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lac Genin (7 km), Lac de Viry (10 km) and Pic d'Oliferne (11 km).

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Bellignat, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Bellignat, Jura district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bellignat at a glance

Location
Jura district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France
Population
about 4,128
Coordinates
46.2424° N, 5.6284° E
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 Bellignat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bellignat: 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 Bellignat, by type

Forts & heritage near Bellignat

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Château (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bellignat

52 churches within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Chapelle de Retord (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bellignat

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Pic d'Oliferne (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bellignat

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Lac Genin (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bellignat

27 museums within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Musée du Jouet (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bellignat

16 parks within 100 km of Bellignat. The closest is Observatoire de la Lèbe (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bellignat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bellignat
  2. 11 km Pic d'Oliferne · viewpoint, Jura
  3. 14 km Lac de Viry · lake, Jura
  4. 8 km Lac Genin · lake, Jura
  5. 9 km Lac de Sylans · lake, Jura
  6. 7 km Lac de Nantua · lake, Jura
  7. 12 km Back to Bellignat

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From travellers near Bellignat

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How to reach Bellignat

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bellignat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage31107Château (12 km)
    Churches1352Chapelle de Retord (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1533Pic d'Oliferne (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1231Lac Genin (7 km)
    Museums1527Musée du Jouet (28 km)
    Parks1016Observatoire de la Lèbe (45 km)
    Waterfalls410Cascade du Pain de Sucre de Surjoux (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Geneva Botanic Garden (50 km)
    Caves35Caborne du Bœuf (18 km)
    Other attractions12Broken Chair (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée du Petit-Saconnex (48 km)

    Bellignat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bellignat?

    Lac Genin (lake, about 7 km), Lac de Viry (lake, about 10 km), Pic d'Oliferne (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lac de Sylans (lake, about 12 km), Lac de Nantua (lake, about 12 km), Lac de Coiselet (lake, about 12 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bellignat?

    Château, about 12 km by road; Moulin de Pont des Vents (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bellignat?

    Chapelle de Retord, about 22 km by road; Abbaye de Saint-Claude (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bellignat?

    Pic d'Oliferne, about 11 km by road; Col du Berthiand (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bellignat?

    Start in Bellignat, visit Pic d'Oliferne, then Lac de Viry, then Lac Genin, then Lac de Sylans, then Lac de Nantua, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bellignat?

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

    Towns near Bellignat

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