Pays de la Loire, France

Places to visit near Drain

Drain is a town in Pays de la Loire, France, home to about 1,757 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 2 museums and 2 parks. The must-see places are Château d'Ancenis (5 km), Château de la Baronnière (17 km) and Chapelle du Cimetière (18 km).

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Drain, Pays de la Loire
Drain, Pays de la Loire, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Drain at a glance

Location
Pays de la Loire, France
Population
about 1,757
Coordinates
47.3366° N, 1.2077° W
Places within 50 km
55 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Drain

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

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Château de la Baronnière (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Drain

70 churches within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Château d'Ancenis (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Drain

9 museums within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Musée de la Chanson Française (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Drain

7 parks within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Domaine de la Garenne Lemot (36 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Drain

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Planète Sauvage (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Drain

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Drain. The closest is Lac de Grand-Lieu (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Drain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Drain
  2. 5 km Château d'Ancenis · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  3. 15 km Chapelle du Cimetière · heritage site, Maine-et-Loire
  4. 5 km Château de la Baronnière · heritage site, Maine-et-Loire
  5. 5 km Château du Bas-Plessis · heritage site, Maine-et-Loire
  6. 20 km Église Saint-Pierre-aux-liens de Gesté · church, Maine-et-Loire
  7. 23 km Back to Drain

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How to reach Drain

    All places near Drain by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Drain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage31118Château de la Baronnière (17 km)
    Churches1970Château d'Ancenis (5 km)
    Museums29Musée de la Chanson Française (49 km)
    Parks27Domaine de la Garenne Lemot (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Planète Sauvage (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lac de Grand-Lieu (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Assalam Mosque (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Mont des Alouettes (64 km)

    Drain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Drain?

    Château d'Ancenis (church, about 5 km), Château de la Baronnière (heritage site, about 17 km), Chapelle du Cimetière (heritage site, about 18 km), Château du Bas-Plessis (heritage site, about 22 km), Église Saint-Pierre-aux-liens de Gesté (church, about 23 km), Château de Goulaine (heritage site, about 26 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 2 museums, 2 parks, 1 dargah.

    Which is the nearest fort to Drain?

    Château de la Baronnière, about 17 km by road; Chapelle du Cimetière (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Drain?

    Château d'Ancenis, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre-aux-liens de Gesté (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Drain?

    Musée de la Chanson Française, about 49 km by road; Musée d’Art Et d’Histoire (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Drain?

    Start in Drain, visit Château d'Ancenis, then Chapelle du Cimetière, then Château de la Baronnière, then Château du Bas-Plessis, then Église Saint-Pierre-aux-liens de Gesté, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Drain?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Drain

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