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Échalas

Échalas is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,216 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 77 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mont Monnet, Château du Rozay and Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine.

45.5520° N, 4.7154° EPop. 1,216

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Échalas

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

70 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 Échalas
  2. Château du Rozayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mont Monnetviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plainenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Aqueduc du Gierheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château de Galléeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Échalas
Today’s loopÉchalasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Échalas?

Mont Monnet (viewpoint, about 10 km), Château du Rozay (heritage site, about 11 km), Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine (nature spot, about 13 km), Château de Gallée (heritage site, about 13 km), Aqueduc du Gier (heritage site, about 13 km), Château d'Ampuis (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Échalas?

Château du Rozay, about 11 km by road; Château de Gallée (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Échalas?

Chapelle Saint-Vincent, about 14 km by road; Cathédrale Saint-Maurice (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Échalas?

Start in Échalas, visit Château du Rozay, then Mont Monnet, then Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine, then Aqueduc du Gier, then Château de Gallée, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.