Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Cessieu

Cessieu is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 117 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (10 km), Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km) and Château du Passage (14 km).

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

Cessieu at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,292
Coordinates
45.5637° N, 5.3761° E
Places within 50 km
117 (117 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 Cessieu

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Forts & heritage near Cessieu

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cessieu

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Mont de Cordon (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cessieu

41 churches within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cessieu

15 museums within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Musée Hector-Berlioz (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cessieu

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Lac de Paladru (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cessieu

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cessieu. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cessieu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cessieu
  2. 15 km Église Saint-Alban · church, Isère
  3. 15 km Abbatiale Saint-Theudère · church, Isère
  4. 4 km Château de Chapeau Cornu · heritage site, Isère
  5. 18 km Château du Passage · heritage site, Isère
  6. 8 km Château de Virieu · heritage site, Isère
  7. 15 km Back to Cessieu

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From travellers near Cessieu

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How to reach Cessieu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cessieu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage50129Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2348Mont de Cordon (26 km)
    Churches1841Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (10 km)
    Museums415Musée Hector-Berlioz (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1212Lac de Paladru (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (25 km)
    Parks07Observatoire de la Lèbe (55 km)
    Caves56Grotte de Lievrin (27 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (27 km)
    Temples12Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (52 km)

    Cessieu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cessieu?

    Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (church, about 10 km), Château de Chapeau Cornu (heritage site, about 11 km), Château du Passage (heritage site, about 14 km), Château de Virieu (heritage site, about 15 km), Église Saint-Alban (church, about 15 km), Château (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    117 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 4 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cessieu?

    Château de Chapeau Cornu, about 11 km by road; Château du Passage (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cessieu?

    Mont de Cordon, about 26 km by road; Mont Tournier (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cessieu?

    Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Alban (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cessieu?

    Start in Cessieu, visit Église Saint-Alban, then Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, then Château de Chapeau Cornu, then Château du Passage, then Château de Virieu, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cessieu?

    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 Cessieu

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