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

Places to visit near Châtel-Guyon

Châtel-Guyon is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 5,681 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château de Chazeron (3 km), Château de Tournoël (6 km) and Basilique Saint-Amable (6 km).

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

Châtel-Guyon at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 5,681
Coordinates
45.9226° N, 3.0642° E
Places within 50 km
101 (101 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 Châtel-Guyon

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Forts & heritage near Châtel-Guyon

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. The closest is Château de Chazeron (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Châtel-Guyon

55 churches within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. The closest is Basilique Saint-Amable (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Châtel-Guyon

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. The closest is Puy de la Bannière (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Châtel-Guyon

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. 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 Châtel-Guyon

7 museums within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. The closest is Musée Mandet (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Châtel-Guyon

7 parks within 100 km of Châtel-Guyon. The closest is Parc de Montjuzet (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Châtel-Guyon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Châtel-Guyon
  2. 6 km Musée Mandet · museum, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 1 km Basilique Saint-Amable · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 8 km Puy de la Bannière · viewpoint, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 1 km Château de Tournoël · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 5 km Château de Chazeron · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 3 km Back to Châtel-Guyon

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How to reach Châtel-Guyon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Châtel-Guyon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3569Château de Chazeron (3 km)
    Churches2055Basilique Saint-Amable (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3038Puy de la Bannière (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Lac de la Cassière (33 km)
    Museums27Musée Mandet (6 km)
    Parks57Parc de Montjuzet (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (8 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (23 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (50 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (99 km)

    Châtel-Guyon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Châtel-Guyon?

    Château de Chazeron (heritage site, about 3 km), Château de Tournoël (heritage site, about 6 km), Basilique Saint-Amable (church, about 6 km), Musée Mandet (museum, about 6 km), Puy de la Bannière (viewpoint, about 7 km), Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (nature spot, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Châtel-Guyon?

    101 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Châtel-Guyon?

    Château de Chazeron, about 3 km by road; Château de Tournoël (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Châtel-Guyon?

    Basilique Saint-Amable, about 6 km by road; Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Châtel-Guyon?

    Puy de la Bannière, about 7 km by road; Puy de Chalard (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Châtel-Guyon?

    Start in Châtel-Guyon, visit Musée Mandet, then Basilique Saint-Amable, then Puy de la Bannière, then Château de Tournoël, then Château de Chazeron, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Châtel-Guyon?

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

    Towns near Châtel-Guyon

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