Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Chappes

Chappes is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,398 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château de Sampigny (10 km), Église Sainte-Martine (10 km) and Musée Mandet (11 km).

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Chappes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Chappes, Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chappes at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,398
Coordinates
45.8685° N, 3.2207° E
Places within 50 km
113 (113 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 Chappes

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Forts & heritage near Chappes

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Château de Sampigny (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chappes

54 churches within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Église Sainte-Martine (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chappes

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Puy de Crouël (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chappes

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Chappes

7 museums within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Musée Mandet (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chappes

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chappes. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chappes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chappes
  2. 11 km Musée Mandet · museum, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 1 km Basilique Saint-Amable · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 10 km Château de Sampigny · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 12 km Église Sainte-Martine · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 18 km Église Saint-Étienne · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 13 km Back to Chappes

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How to reach Chappes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chappes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4278Château de Sampigny (10 km)
    Churches2454Église Sainte-Martine (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3038Puy de Crouël (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Lac de la Cassière (33 km)
    Museums37Musée Mandet (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Jardin Botanique de la Charme (13 km)
    Parks66Parc de Montjuzet (18 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (28 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (35 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (93 km)

    Chappes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chappes?

    Château de Sampigny (heritage site, about 10 km), Église Sainte-Martine (church, about 10 km), Musée Mandet (museum, about 11 km), Basilique Saint-Amable (church, about 11 km), Église Saint-Étienne (church, about 13 km), Château Fort (fort, about 13 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chappes?

    Château de Sampigny, about 10 km by road; Château Fort (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chappes?

    Église Sainte-Martine, about 10 km by road; Basilique Saint-Amable (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chappes?

    Puy de Crouël, about 16 km by road; Puy de la Bannière (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chappes?

    Start in Chappes, visit Musée Mandet, then Basilique Saint-Amable, then Château de Sampigny, then Église Sainte-Martine, then Église Saint-Étienne, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chappes?

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

    Towns near Chappes

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