Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Billom

Billom is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 4,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Saint-Cerneuf (1 km), Château de Montmorin (4 km) and Église Saint-Jean (7 km).

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Billom, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Billom, Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Billom at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 4,466
Coordinates
45.7227° N, 3.3387° E
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 Billom

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

84 forts & heritage within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Château de Montmorin (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Billom

74 churches within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Église Saint-Cerneuf (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Billom

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Puy de Crouël (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Billom

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Billom

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Billom

6 museums within 100 km of Billom. The closest is Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Billom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Billom
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Cerneuf · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 13 km Oppidum de Gondole · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 21 km Château de Ravel · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 4 km Église Saint-Jean · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 9 km Château de Montmorin · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 4 km Back to Billom

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From travellers near Billom

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How to reach Billom

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Billom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4184Château de Montmorin (4 km)
    Churches2674Église Saint-Cerneuf (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3241Puy de Crouël (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Lac de la Cassière (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Jardin Botanique de la Charme (23 km)
    Museums46Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (27 km)
    Parks26Parc de Montjuzet (27 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (30 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (37 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (76 km)

    Billom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Billom?

    Église Saint-Cerneuf (church, about 1 km), Château de Montmorin (heritage site, about 4 km), Église Saint-Jean (church, about 7 km), Château de Ravel (heritage site, about 10 km), Oppidum de Gondole (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Sainte-Martine (church, about 13 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Billom?

    Château de Montmorin, about 4 km by road; Château de Ravel (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Billom?

    Église Saint-Cerneuf, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Jean (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Billom?

    Puy de Crouël, about 21 km by road; Maar de Jaude (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Billom?

    Start in Billom, visit Église Saint-Cerneuf, then Oppidum de Gondole, then Château de Ravel, then Église Saint-Jean, then Château de Montmorin, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Billom?

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

    Towns near Billom

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