Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Brioude

Brioude is a town in Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 7,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château de Lamothe (5 km), Château de Domeyrat (13 km) and Église Saint-Hilaire (13 km).

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Brioude, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Brioude, Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brioude at a glance

Location
Haute-Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 7,451
Coordinates
45.2942° N, 3.3842° 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

Top places to visit near Brioude

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Château de Lamothe (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brioude

87 churches within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Église Saint-Hilaire (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brioude

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Mont Briançon (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brioude

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Base Nautique de Garabit (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Brioude

8 museums within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Musée de la Mine (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brioude

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brioude. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Brioude

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brioude
  2. 14 km Château d'Auzon · heritage site, Haute-Loire
  3. 1 km Église Saint-Laurent · church, Haute-Loire
  4. 6 km Église Saint-Hilaire · church, Haute-Loire
  5. 9 km Château de Lamothe · heritage site, Haute-Loire
  6. 11 km Château de Domeyrat · heritage site, Haute-Loire
  7. 13 km Back to Brioude

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How to reach Brioude

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brioude by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2092Château de Lamothe (5 km)
    Churches3287Église Saint-Hilaire (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints659Mont Briançon (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs120Base Nautique de Garabit (50 km)
    Museums18Musée de la Mine (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez (46 km)
    Parks02Parc de Montjuzet (75 km)
    Caves11Grotte du Cuze (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée (62 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de la Beaume (70 km)
    Temples01Temple de Mercure (78 km)
    Treks01La Vallee des Rouets (81 km)

    Brioude: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brioude?

    Château de Lamothe (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Domeyrat (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Saint-Hilaire (church, about 13 km), Château d'Auzon (heritage site, about 14 km), Église Saint-Laurent (church, about 14 km), Ruines du Château (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brioude?

    Château de Lamothe, about 5 km by road; Château de Domeyrat (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brioude?

    Église Saint-Hilaire, about 13 km by road; Église Saint-Laurent (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brioude?

    Mont Briançon, about 33 km by road; Col de la Fageole (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brioude?

    Start in Brioude, visit Château d'Auzon, then Église Saint-Laurent, then Église Saint-Hilaire, then Château de Lamothe, then Château de Domeyrat, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brioude?

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

    Towns near Brioude

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