Gard district, Occitania, France

Places to visit near Générac

Générac is a town in Gard district, Occitania, France, home to about 3,488 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château de Générac (1 km), Église Saint-André (8 km) and Château de Montcalm (9 km).

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Générac, Occitania
Générac, Gard district, Occitania, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Générac at a glance

Location
Gard district, Occitania, France
Population
about 3,488
Coordinates
43.7283° N, 4.3500° E
Places within 50 km
102 (102 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Générac

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Forts & heritage near Générac

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Château de Générac (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Générac

79 churches within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Église Saint-André (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Générac

19 museums within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Musée des Beaux-Arts (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Générac

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Gorges du Gardon (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Générac

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Ancien Phare du Grau d'Aigues-Mortes Ou du Grau-du-Roi (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Générac

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Générac. The closest is Montagnette (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Générac

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 Générac
  2. 1 km Château de Générac · heritage site, Gard
  3. 9 km Château de Montcalm · heritage site, Gard
  4. 6 km Villa Gallo-Romaine de Pataran · heritage site, Gard
  5. 8 km Château de Boissières · heritage site, Gard
  6. 6 km Église Saint-André · church, Gard
  7. 8 km Back to Générac

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From travellers near Générac

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Générac by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage49121Château de Générac (1 km)
    Churches3079Église Saint-André (8 km)
    Museums819Musée des Beaux-Arts (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens314Réserve Naturelle des Gorges du Gardon (30 km)
    Beaches & coast310Ancien Phare du Grau d'Aigues-Mortes Ou du Grau-du-Roi (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Montagnette (41 km)
    Caves08Grotte de l'Hortus (52 km)
    Parks36Les Jardins de la Fontaine (16 km)
    Other attractions12Phare de la Gacholle (44 km)
    Buddhist sites12Prieuré de Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (ancien) (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée Avicenne (54 km)
    Treks01Sentier D'interprétation - Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu (94 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac du Salagou (100 km)

    Générac: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Générac?

    Château de Générac (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-André (church, about 8 km), Château de Montcalm (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Boissières (heritage site, about 13 km), Villa Gallo-Romaine de Pataran (heritage site, about 14 km), Musée des Beaux-Arts (museum, about 14 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 8 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Générac?

    Château de Générac, about 1 km by road; Château de Montcalm (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Générac?

    Église Saint-André, about 8 km by road; Église Saint-Baudile (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Générac?

    Musée des Beaux-Arts, about 14 km by road; Carré d'Art (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Générac?

    Start in Générac, visit Château de Générac, then Château de Montcalm, then Villa Gallo-Romaine de Pataran, then Château de Boissières, then Église Saint-André, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Générac?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Générac

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