Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Idron

Idron is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 3,439 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame (5 km), Église Saint-Martin (6 km) and Musée Bernadotte (6 km).

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Idron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Idron, Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Idron at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 3,439
Coordinates
43.2893° N, 0.3120° W
Places within 50 km
37 (37 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

Top places to visit near Idron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Idron: 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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Churches near Idron

67 churches within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Idron

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Château de Pau (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Idron

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Col de Marie-Blanque (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Col de Marie-Blanque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Pic du Pibeste · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Col d'Aubisque · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Col du Soulor · viewpoint · Hautes Pyrenees · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Barétous Valley · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Pic de Ger · viewpoint · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · ~49 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Idron

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Lac de Castet (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Idron

9 caves within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Idron

8 museums within 100 km of Idron. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Idron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Idron
  2. 5 km Église Notre-Dame · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 2 km Parc Lawrance · park, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 1 km Musée Bernadotte · museum, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 1 km Château de Pau · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 6 km Back to Idron

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From travellers near Idron

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How to reach Idron

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Idron by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1567Église Notre-Dame (5 km)
    Forts & heritage555Château de Pau (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints751Col de Marie-Blanque (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs131Lac de Castet (32 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (37 km)
    Museums48Musée Bernadotte (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (44 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (7 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (63 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (7 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (72 km)

    Idron: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Idron?

    Église Notre-Dame (church, about 5 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 6 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 6 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 6 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 7 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Idron?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Idron?

    Château de Pau, about 6 km by road; Château de Montaner (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Idron?

    Col de Marie-Blanque, about 36 km by road; Pic du Pibeste (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Idron?

    Start in Idron, visit Église Notre-Dame, then Parc Lawrance, then Musée Bernadotte, then Château de Pau, then Église Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Idron?

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

    Towns near Idron

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