Places to visit near

Chimilin

Chimilin is a town in Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 53 forts & heritage, 44 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 churches. The must-see places are Château, Château de Cordon and Mont de Cordon.

45.5749° N, 5.5957° EPop. 1,287

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Within 30 km53 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see292
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Chimilin

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

58 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 Chimilin
  2. Église des Carmeschurch · 30 min
  3. Château du Passageheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Châteauheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lac de Glandieulake · 45 min
  6. Château de Cordonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chimilin
Today’s loopChimilinStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chimilin?

Château (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Cordon (heritage site, about 7 km), Mont de Cordon (viewpoint, about 9 km), Grotte de Lievrin (cave, about 9 km), Église des Carmes (church, about 9 km), Château du Passage (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

145 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 5 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Chimilin?

Château, about 6 km by road; Château de Cordon (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chimilin?

Mont de Cordon, about 9 km by road; Mont Tournier (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chimilin?

Start in Chimilin, visit Église des Carmes, then Château du Passage, then Château, then Lac de Glandieu, then Château de Cordon, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.