Côte-d'Or district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France

Places to visit near Genlis

Genlis is a town in Côte-d'Or district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France, home to about 5,453 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château de Rouvres (8 km), Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine (9 km) and Château de Bressey (10 km).

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Genlis, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Genlis, Côte-d'Or district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Genlis at a glance

Location
Côte-d'Or district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France
Population
about 5,453
Coordinates
47.2420° N, 5.2241° E
Places within 50 km
71 (71 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 Genlis

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

155 forts & heritage within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Château de Rouvres (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Genlis

77 churches within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Église Saint-Paul (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Genlis

17 museums within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Musée Rude (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Genlis

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Fontaine Aux Fées Park (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Genlis

6 parks within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Colombière Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Genlis

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Genlis. The closest is Parc de la Combe à la Serpent (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Genlis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Genlis
  2. 10 km Château de Bressey · heritage site, Côte-d'Or
  3. 11 km Château de Rouvres · heritage site, Côte-d'Or
  4. 6 km Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine · heritage site, Côte-d'Or
  5. 22 km Château d'Auxonne · heritage site, Côte-d'Or
  6. 1 km Port Royal · heritage site, Côte-d'Or
  7. 17 km Back to Genlis

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From travellers near Genlis

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How to reach Genlis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Genlis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage38155Château de Rouvres (8 km)
    Churches1377Église Saint-Paul (18 km)
    Museums817Musée Rude (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Fontaine Aux Fées Park (25 km)
    Parks46Colombière Park (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Parc de la Combe à la Serpent (26 km)
    Waterfalls04Cascade du Bout du Monde (74 km)
    Caves03Grotte d’Osselle (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Kir Lake (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée Al-Fath (70 km)

    Genlis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Genlis?

    Château de Rouvres (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Bressey (heritage site, about 10 km), Château d'Auxonne (heritage site, about 17 km), Port Royal (heritage site, about 17 km), Napoléon Bonaparte (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 8 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Genlis?

    Château de Rouvres, about 8 km by road; Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Genlis?

    Église Saint-Paul, about 18 km by road; Chapelle des Carmélites (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Genlis?

    Musée Rude, about 20 km by road; Musée des Beaux Arts (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Genlis?

    Start in Genlis, visit Château de Bressey, then Château de Rouvres, then Château de Longecourt-en-Plaine, then Château d'Auxonne, then Port Royal, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Genlis?

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

    Towns near Genlis

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