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Chaponost

Chaponost is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 8,286 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 88 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fort du Bruissin, Fort de Côte-Lorette and Vieux Château.

45.7102° N, 4.7422° EPop. 8,286

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Within 30 km99 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see264
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chaponost

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

32 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chaponost
  2. Château de la Bargeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Aqueduc de l'Yzeronheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Vieux Châteauheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Église Sainte-Blandinechurch · 30 min
  6. Fort de Côte-Lorettefort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chaponost
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chaponost?

Fort du Bruissin (fort, about 3 km), Fort de Côte-Lorette (fort, about 4 km), Vieux Château (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Beauregard (heritage site, about 5 km), Aqueduc de l'Yzeron (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de La Bussière (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Chaponost?

Fort du Bruissin, about 3 km by road; Fort de Côte-Lorette (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chaponost?

Chapelle Saint-Thomas d'Aquin, about 6 km by road; Église Sainte-Blandine (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chaponost?

Start in Chaponost, visit Château de la Barge, then Aqueduc de l'Yzeron, then Vieux Château, then Église Sainte-Blandine, then Fort de Côte-Lorette, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.