Places to visit near

Craponne

Craponne is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 8,460 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 89 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aqueduc de l'Yzeron, Fort du Bruissin and Château de la Barge.

45.7453° N, 4.7232° EPop. 8,460

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Within 30 km101 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Craponne

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

31 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 Craponne
  2. Vieux Châteauheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de La Bussièreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort de Loyassefort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Parc du Vivierpark · 45 min
  6. Parc de Lacroix-Lavalpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Craponne
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Craponne?

Aqueduc de l'Yzeron (heritage site, about 1 km), Fort du Bruissin (fort, about 3 km), Château de la Barge (heritage site, about 3 km), Vieux Château (heritage site, about 5 km), Parc de Lacroix-Laval (park, about 6 km), Parc du Vivier (park, about 6 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Craponne?

Aqueduc de l'Yzeron, about 1 km by road; Fort du Bruissin (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Craponne?

Église Saint-Irénée, about 9 km by road; Église Notre-Dame de l'Annonciation (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Craponne?

Start in Craponne, visit Vieux Château, then Château de La Bussière, then Fort de Loyasse, then Parc du Vivier, then Parc de Lacroix-Laval, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.