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

Places to visit near Combronde

Combronde is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,972 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château de Chazeron (10 km), Puy de Chalard (11 km) and Basilique Saint-Amable (12 km).

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

Combronde at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,972
Coordinates
45.9810° N, 3.0881° E
Places within 50 km
102 (99 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 Combronde

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Château (1 km); the best-known is Château de Chazeron (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Combronde

48 churches within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Église Saint-Genès-le-Comte (1 km); the best-known is Basilique Saint-Amable (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Combronde

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Puy de Chalard (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Combronde

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Combronde

7 museums within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Musée Mandet (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Combronde

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Combronde. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Combronde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Combronde
  2. 11 km Puy de Chalard · viewpoint, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 8 km Château de Chazeron · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 8 km Basilique Saint-Amable · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 1 km Musée Mandet · museum, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 20 km Chapelle Saint-Louis · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 13 km Back to Combronde

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How to reach Combronde

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    Within 15 km of Combronde

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Combronde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3570Château (1 km)
    Churches2448Église Saint-Genès-le-Comte (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2838Puy de Chalard (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Lac de la Cassière (42 km)
    Museums37Musée Mandet (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (16 km)
    Parks56Parc de Montjuzet (27 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (31 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (50 km)

    Combronde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Combronde?

    Château de Chazeron (heritage site, about 10 km), Puy de Chalard (viewpoint, about 11 km), Basilique Saint-Amable (church, about 12 km), Musée Mandet (museum, about 12 km), Chapelle Saint-Louis (church, about 13 km), Château de Tournoël (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Combronde?

    Château, about 1 km by road; Château de Chazeron (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Combronde?

    Église Saint-Genès-le-Comte, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Gal (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Combronde?

    Puy de Chalard, about 11 km by road; Puy de la Bannière (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Combronde?

    Start in Combronde, visit Puy de Chalard, then Château de Chazeron, then Basilique Saint-Amable, then Musée Mandet, then Chapelle Saint-Louis, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Combronde?

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

    Towns near Combronde

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