Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Genas

Genas is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 12,878 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 100 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Fort de Saint-Priest (6 km), Chapelle de Moifond (7 km) and Château de Saint-Priest (7 km).

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

Genas at a glance

Location
Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 12,878
Coordinates
45.7313° N, 5.0021° E
Places within 50 km
170 (170 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 Genas

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

142 forts & heritage within 100 km of Genas. The closest is Fort de Saint-Priest (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Genas

53 churches within 100 km of Genas. The closest is Chapelle de Moifond (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Genas

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Genas. The closest is La Croix-Rousse (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Genas

13 museums within 100 km of Genas. The closest is Institut Lumière (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Genas

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Genas. The closest is Lac des Hôpitaux (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Genas

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

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A one-day trip from Genas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Genas
  2. 6 km Fort de Saint-Priest · fort, Rhône
  3. 2 km Château de Saint-Priest · heritage site, Rhône
  4. 5 km Fort de Bron · fort, Rhône
  5. 6 km Mémorial du Génocide Arménien de Décines-Charpieu · heritage site, Rhône
  6. 12 km Chapelle de Moifond · church, Rhône
  7. 7 km Back to Genas

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How to reach Genas

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    Within 15 km of Genas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Genas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage100142Fort de Saint-Priest (6 km)
    Churches3753Chapelle de Moifond (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints818La Croix-Rousse (18 km)
    Museums813Institut Lumière (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Lac des Hôpitaux (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (9 km)
    Parks68Parc du Centre (13 km)
    Caves15Grottes de la Balme (37 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade de Glandieu (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (11 km)
    Temples22Temple de Cybèle (18 km)

    Genas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Genas?

    Fort de Saint-Priest (fort, about 6 km), Chapelle de Moifond (church, about 7 km), Château de Saint-Priest (heritage site, about 7 km), Mémorial du Génocide Arménien de Décines-Charpieu (heritage site, about 7 km), Fort de Bron (fort, about 8 km), Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 100 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Genas?

    Fort de Saint-Priest, about 6 km by road; Château de Saint-Priest (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Genas?

    Chapelle de Moifond, about 7 km by road; Église Notre-Dame de Bellecombe (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Genas?

    La Croix-Rousse, about 18 km by road; Mont Cindre (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Genas?

    Start in Genas, visit Fort de Saint-Priest, then Château de Saint-Priest, then Fort de Bron, then Mémorial du Génocide Arménien de Décines-Charpieu, then Chapelle de Moifond, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Genas?

    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 Genas

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