Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Grignon

Grignon is a town in Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,957 people. Within 50 km by road there are 177 places to visit — 98 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Maison Rouge (3 km), Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (3 km) and Château de Chevron (5 km).

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

Grignon at a glance

Location
Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,957
Coordinates
45.6512° N, 6.3780° E
Places within 50 km
177 (177 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Grignon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grignon: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grignon

173 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is La Belle Étoile (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Grignon

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is Château de Chevron (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Grignon

38 churches within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grignon

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Grignon

3 museums within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is Maison Rouge (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grignon

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grignon. The closest is Lac de Lessy (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Grignon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grignon
  2. 7 km Château de Chantemerle · heritage site, Savoy
  3. 6 km Fort du Mont · fort, Savoy
  4. 3 km Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption · church, Savoy
  5. 1 km Maison Rouge · museum, Savoy
  6. 6 km Château de Chevron · heritage site, Savoy
  7. 5 km Back to Grignon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grignon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints98173La Belle Étoile (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3854Château de Chevron (5 km)
    Churches3138Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges (20 km)
    Museums33Maison Rouge (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lac de Lessy (47 km)
    Parks12Parc Floral des Thermes (45 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascade de l'Arpenaz (52 km)
    Caves01Grotte de Lamartine (51 km)
    Treks01Via Alpina Red R120 (55 km)

    Grignon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grignon?

    Maison Rouge (museum, about 3 km), Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (church, about 3 km), Château de Chevron (heritage site, about 5 km), Fort du Mont (fort, about 6 km), Château de Chantemerle (heritage site, about 7 km), La Belle Étoile (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    177 places on Spotwander: 98 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grignon?

    La Belle Étoile, about 8 km by road; Le Roc Rouge (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grignon?

    Château de Chevron, about 5 km by road; Fort du Mont (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grignon?

    Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, about 3 km by road; Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grignon?

    Start in Grignon, visit Château de Chantemerle, then Fort du Mont, then Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, then Maison Rouge, then Château de Chevron, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grignon?

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

    Towns near Grignon

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