Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Illats

Illats is a town in Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 1,214 people. Within 50 km by road there are 124 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 caves. The must-see places are Château de Cérons (6 km), Château de Rayne-Vigneau (7 km) and Château du Cros (8 km).

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Illats, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Illats, Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Illats at a glance

Location
Gironde district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 1,214
Coordinates
44.5975° N, 0.3731° W
Places within 50 km
124 (75 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 caves

Top places to visit near Illats

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Forts & heritage near Illats

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Château de Cérons (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Illats

70 churches within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Église Saint-Laurent (1 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Seurin (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Illats

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Illats

5 caves within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Les Caves de Landiras (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Illats

5 museums within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Domaine de Malagar (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Illats

2 parks within 100 km of Illats. The closest is Parc de Majolan (50 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Illats

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Illats
  2. 7 km Château de Rayne-Vigneau · heritage site, Gironde
  3. 10 km Château du Cros · heritage site, Gironde
  4. 2 km Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain · heritage site, Gironde
  5. 3 km Château de Cérons · heritage site, Gironde
  6. 5 km Château de Virelade · heritage site, Gironde
  7. 8 km Back to Illats

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How to reach Illats

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    Within 15 km of Illats

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Illats by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5889Château de Cérons (6 km)
    Churches4870Église Saint-Laurent (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède (23 km)
    Caves55Les Caves de Landiras (8 km)
    Museums55Domaine de Malagar (13 km)
    Parks12Parc de Majolan (50 km)
    Beaches & coast02Dune du Pilat (83 km)
    Treks11Des Bords de Garonne : Circuit Départemental (13 km)
    Other attractions11Esplanade des Quinconces (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Dune of Pilat (84 km)

    Illats: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Illats?

    Château de Cérons (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Rayne-Vigneau (heritage site, about 7 km), Château du Cros (heritage site, about 8 km), Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Virelade (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Budos (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    124 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 caves, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Illats?

    Château de Cérons, about 6 km by road; Monument Aux Morts de la Guerre de 1914-1918 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Illats?

    Église Saint-Laurent, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre Aux Liens (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Illats?

    Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Saucats Et la Brède, about 23 km by road; Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Illats?

    Start in Illats, visit Château de Rayne-Vigneau, then Château du Cros, then Villa Gallo-Romaine de Saint-Romain, then Château de Cérons, then Château de Virelade, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Illats?

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

    Towns near Illats

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