Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Gannat

Gannat is a town in Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 6,096 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Sainte-Croix (1 km), Château de Gannat (1 km) and Église Saint-Julien (4 km).

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Gannat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gannat, Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gannat at a glance

Location
Allier district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 6,096
Coordinates
46.0999° N, 3.1984° E
Places within 50 km
88 (78 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 Gannat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gannat: 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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Things to see near Gannat, by type

Forts & heritage near Gannat

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Le Four Banal (1 km); the best-known is Château de Gannat (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gannat

42 churches within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Église Sainte-Croix (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gannat

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Puy de Chalard (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gannat

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (60 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Gannat

8 museums within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Musée Yves-Machelon (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Gannat

7 parks within 100 km of Gannat. The closest is Paléopolis (4 km); the best-known is Parc Napoléon III (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Gannat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gannat
  2. 1 km Château de Gannat · heritage site, Allier
  3. 1 km Église Sainte-Croix · church, Allier
  4. 8 km Église Saint-Symphorien · church, Allier
  5. 5 km Église Saint-Julien · church, Allier
  6. 4 km Château de Villemont · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 6 km Back to Gannat

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From travellers near Gannat

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How to reach Gannat

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    Within 15 km of Gannat

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gannat by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3475Le Four Banal (1 km)
    Churches2142Église Sainte-Croix (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1937Puy de Chalard (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs09Lac de la Cassière (60 km)
    Museums48Musée Yves-Machelon (1 km)
    Parks77Paléopolis (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (36 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (49 km)
    Temples01Temple de Mercure (51 km)

    Gannat: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gannat?

    Église Sainte-Croix (church, about 1 km), Château de Gannat (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Julien (church, about 4 km), Château de Villemont (heritage site, about 6 km), Église Saint-Symphorien (church, about 8 km), Château de Montpensier (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 7 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gannat?

    Le Four Banal, about 1 km by road; La Lanterne Aux Morts (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gannat?

    Église Sainte-Croix, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Saturnin (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gannat?

    Puy de Chalard, about 29 km by road; Puy de Montiroir (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gannat?

    Start in Gannat, visit Château de Gannat, then Église Sainte-Croix, then Église Saint-Symphorien, then Église Saint-Julien, then Château de Villemont, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gannat?

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

    Towns near Gannat

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