Places to visit near

Genay

Genay is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 4,729 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit: 92 forts & heritage, 39 churches and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ancien Fortin de Genay, Château d'Ombreval and Croix Rampau.

45.8968° N, 4.8409° EPop. 4,729

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Within 30 km117 places
Within 50 km167
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Genay

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

50 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 Genay
  2. Château de Montribloudheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de Trévouxheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de Machyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Croix Rampauviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saôneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Genay
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Genay?

Ancien Fortin de Genay (heritage site, about 1 km), Château d'Ombreval (heritage site, about 3 km), Croix Rampau (viewpoint, about 6 km), Ampère Museum (museum, about 7 km), Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Montribloud (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

167 places on Spotwander: 92 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums, 7 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Genay?

Ancien Fortin de Genay, about 1 km by road; Château d'Ombreval (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Genay?

Chapelle Saint-Fortunat, about 11 km by road; Église Sainte-Euphémie (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Genay?

Start in Genay, visit Château de Montribloud, then Château de Trévoux, then Château de Machy, then Croix Rampau, then Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.