Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Joyeuse

Joyeuse is a town in Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 museums. The must-see places are Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (8 km), Château de Montréal (9 km) and Chapelle Funéraire (9 km).

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Joyeuse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Joyeuse, Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Joyeuse at a glance

Location
Ardèche district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,559
Coordinates
44.4795° N, 4.2378° E
Places within 50 km
65 (65 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Joyeuse

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

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Château de Montréal (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Joyeuse

69 churches within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Joyeuse

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Mont Aigu (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Joyeuse

11 museums within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Musée du Désert (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Joyeuse

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Parc Animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Joyeuse

7 caves within 100 km of Joyeuse. The closest is Grotte des Huguenots (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Joyeuse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Joyeuse
  2. 8 km Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens · church, Ardèche
  3. 7 km Chapelle Funéraire · church, Ardèche
  4. 15 km Château de Baumefort · heritage site, Ardèche
  5. 14 km Château de Montréal · heritage site, Ardèche
  6. 2 km Église Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers · church, Ardèche
  7. 10 km Back to Joyeuse

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From travellers near Joyeuse

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How to reach Joyeuse

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Joyeuse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2681Château de Montréal (9 km)
    Churches2169Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Mont Aigu (19 km)
    Museums011Musée du Désert (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Parc Animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche (21 km)
    Caves67Grotte des Huguenots (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Lac d'Issarlès (50 km)
    Parks03Forest Parc (61 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascade du Ray-Pic (44 km)
    Treks01Sentier D'interprétation - Arboretum de l'Hort de Dieu (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée (85 km)

    Joyeuse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Joyeuse?

    Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens (church, about 8 km), Château de Montréal (heritage site, about 9 km), Chapelle Funéraire (church, about 9 km), Château de Baumefort (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers (church, about 10 km), Château de Tauriers (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Joyeuse?

    Château de Montréal, about 9 km by road; Château de Baumefort (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Joyeuse?

    Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens, about 8 km by road; Chapelle Funéraire (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Joyeuse?

    Mont Aigu, about 19 km by road; Signal de Coucoulude (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Joyeuse?

    Start in Joyeuse, visit Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens, then Chapelle Funéraire, then Château de Baumefort, then Château de Montréal, then Église Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Joyeuse?

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

    Towns near Joyeuse

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