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

Places to visit near Escoutoux

Escoutoux is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,201 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (4 km), Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe (5 km) and Chapelle Saint-Roch (5 km).

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Escoutoux at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,201
Coordinates
45.8194° N, 3.5634° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Escoutoux

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Forts & heritage near Escoutoux

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Escoutoux

63 churches within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Roch (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escoutoux

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Puy de Montoncel (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Escoutoux

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (58 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Escoutoux

7 museums within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Escoutoux

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Escoutoux. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Escoutoux

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escoutoux
  2. 4 km Monstre du Creux de L'enfer · museum, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 1 km Chapelle Saint-Roch · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 5 km Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 8 km Château de Vollore · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 5 km Château de la Barge · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 6 km Back to Escoutoux

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How to reach Escoutoux

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escoutoux by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3387Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe (5 km)
    Churches2263Chapelle Saint-Roch (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints843Puy de Montoncel (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Lac de la Cassière (58 km)
    Museums37Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez (34 km)
    Parks56Arboretum Paul Barge (31 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (6 km)
    Temples01Temple de Mercure (58 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (97 km)

    Escoutoux: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escoutoux?

    Monstre du Creux de L'enfer (museum, about 4 km), Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe (heritage site, about 5 km), Chapelle Saint-Roch (church, about 5 km), Château de Vollore (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de la Barge (heritage site, about 6 km), La Vallee des Rouets (trek, about 6 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Escoutoux?

    Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe, about 5 km by road; Château de Vollore (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Escoutoux?

    Chapelle Saint-Roch, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Jean (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Escoutoux?

    Puy de Montoncel, about 20 km by road; Col de la Loge (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escoutoux?

    Start in Escoutoux, visit Monstre du Creux de L'enfer, then Chapelle Saint-Roch, then Ruines du Chêteau de Montguerlhe, then Château de Vollore, then Château de la Barge, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escoutoux?

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

    Towns near Escoutoux

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