Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Biol

Biol is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,343 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Château de Pupetières (8 km), Château de Virieu (9 km) and Château de Bocsozel (13 km).

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Biol, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Biol, Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Biol at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,343
Coordinates
45.4914° N, 5.3855° E
Places within 50 km
96 (96 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 Biol

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

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Château de Pupetières (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Biol

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Mont de Cordon (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Biol

41 churches within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Biol

17 museums within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Musée Hector-Berlioz (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biol

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Lac de Paladru (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Biol

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Biol. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Biol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biol
  2. 13 km Château du Passage · heritage site, Isère
  3. 11 km Lac de Paladru · lake, Isère
  4. 6 km Château de Virieu · heritage site, Isère
  5. 4 km Château de Pupetières · heritage site, Isère
  6. 16 km Château de Bocsozel · heritage site, Isère
  7. 13 km Back to Biol

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From travellers near Biol

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How to reach Biol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36123Château de Pupetières (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2952Mont de Cordon (31 km)
    Churches1341Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (20 km)
    Museums417Musée Hector-Berlioz (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Lac de Paladru (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (32 km)
    Parks07Parc Floral des Thermes (58 km)
    Caves36Grotte de Lievrin (31 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (33 km)
    Temples12Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (57 km)

    Biol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biol?

    Château de Pupetières (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Virieu (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Bocsozel (heritage site, about 13 km), Château du Passage (heritage site, about 13 km), Lac de Paladru (lake, about 15 km), Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 4 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Biol?

    Château de Pupetières, about 8 km by road; Château de Virieu (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biol?

    Mont de Cordon, about 31 km by road; Gorges de Crossey (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Biol?

    Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, about 20 km by road; Église Saint-Alban (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biol?

    Start in Biol, visit Château du Passage, then Lac de Paladru, then Château de Virieu, then Château de Pupetières, then Château de Bocsozel, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biol?

    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 Biol

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