Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Frontonas

Frontonas is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 96 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (6 km), Église Saint-Alban (7 km) and Château de Fallavier (8 km).

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Frontonas, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Frontonas, Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frontonas at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,852
Coordinates
45.6449° N, 5.1970° E
Places within 50 km
174 (174 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Frontonas

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Forts & heritage near Frontonas

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is Château de Fallavier (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Frontonas

50 churches within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frontonas

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is La Croix-Rousse (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Frontonas

13 museums within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is Musée-Maison du Patrimoine (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frontonas

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is Lac de Crotel (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frontonas

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frontonas. The closest is Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Frontonas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frontonas
  2. 8 km Château de Fallavier · heritage site, Isère
  3. 3 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Isère
  4. 8 km Église Saint-Alban · church, Isère
  5. 12 km Château de Montplaisant · heritage site, Isère
  6. 8 km Château de Poizieu · heritage site, Isère
  7. 8 km Back to Frontonas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frontonas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage96138Château de Fallavier (8 km)
    Churches3250Église Saint-Martin (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints823La Croix-Rousse (40 km)
    Museums1213Musée-Maison du Patrimoine (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Lac de Crotel (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (29 km)
    Parks67Parc du Centre (36 km)
    Caves36Grottes de la Balme (32 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (31 km)
    Temples22Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (36 km)

    Frontonas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frontonas?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 6 km), Église Saint-Alban (church, about 7 km), Château de Fallavier (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Poizieu (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Montplaisant (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Moidière (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 96 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Frontonas?

    Château de Fallavier, about 8 km by road; Château de Poizieu (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Frontonas?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 6 km by road; Église Saint-Alban (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Frontonas?

    La Croix-Rousse, about 40 km by road; Mont de Cordon (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frontonas?

    Start in Frontonas, visit Château de Fallavier, then Église Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Alban, then Château de Montplaisant, then Château de Poizieu, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frontonas?

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

    Towns near Frontonas

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