Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Chamagnieu

Chamagnieu is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,278 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Château de Poizieu (5 km), Château de Fallavier (9 km) and Église Saint-Martin (10 km).

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

Chamagnieu at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,278
Coordinates
45.6825° N, 5.1695° E
Places within 50 km
176 (176 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 Chamagnieu

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

142 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is Château de Poizieu (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chamagnieu

51 churches within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chamagnieu

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is La Croix-Rousse (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chamagnieu

14 museums within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is Musée-Maison du Patrimoine (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chamagnieu

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is Lac de Crotel (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chamagnieu

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chamagnieu. The closest is Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chamagnieu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chamagnieu
  2. 5 km Château de Poizieu · heritage site, Isère
  3. 8 km Château de Montplaisant · heritage site, Isère
  4. 15 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Isère
  5. 3 km Château de Moidière · heritage site, Isère
  6. 4 km Château de Fallavier · heritage site, Isère
  7. 9 km Back to Chamagnieu

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From travellers near Chamagnieu

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How to reach Chamagnieu

    All places near Chamagnieu by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chamagnieu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage98142Château de Poizieu (5 km)
    Churches3251Église Saint-Martin (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716La Croix-Rousse (35 km)
    Museums1214Musée-Maison du Patrimoine (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Lac de Crotel (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (24 km)
    Parks67Parc du Centre (31 km)
    Caves36Grottes de la Balme (29 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (27 km)
    Temples22Temple de Cybèle (36 km)

    Chamagnieu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chamagnieu?

    Château de Poizieu (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Fallavier (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 10 km), Château de Montplaisant (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Moidière (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Saint-Alban (church, about 13 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chamagnieu?

    Château de Poizieu, about 5 km by road; Château de Fallavier (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chamagnieu?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Alban (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chamagnieu?

    La Croix-Rousse, about 35 km by road; Mont Cindre (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chamagnieu?

    Start in Chamagnieu, visit Château de Poizieu, then Château de Montplaisant, then Église Saint-Martin, then Château de Moidière, then Château de Fallavier, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chamagnieu?

    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 Chamagnieu

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