Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Leyment

Leyment is a town in Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,011 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens (5 km), Tour Saint-Denis (5 km) and Château de Chazey-sur-Ain (5 km).

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Leyment, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Leyment, Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leyment at a glance

Location
Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,011
Coordinates
45.9239° N, 5.2924° E
Places within 50 km
175 (175 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 Leyment

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Forts & heritage near Leyment

137 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leyment

52 churches within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Église Saint-Irénée (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leyment

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Col du Berthiand (40 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leyment

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Lac des Hôpitaux (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Leyment

12 museums within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Musée du Cheminot (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Leyment

8 parks within 100 km of Leyment. The closest is Observatoire de la Lèbe (32 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Leyment

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leyment
  2. 5 km Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens · heritage site, Ain
  3. 6 km Château de Loyes · heritage site, Ain
  4. 5 km Château de Chazey-sur-Ain · heritage site, Ain
  5. 9 km Château de Montferrand · heritage site, Ain
  6. 6 km Tour Saint-Denis · heritage site, Ain
  7. 5 km Back to Leyment

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How to reach Leyment

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leyment by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79137Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens (5 km)
    Churches4152Église Saint-Irénée (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints918Col du Berthiand (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1216Lac des Hôpitaux (26 km)
    Museums1212Musée du Cheminot (8 km)
    Parks58Observatoire de la Lèbe (32 km)
    Caves47Grottes de la Balme (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Parc des Oiseaux (27 km)
    Waterfalls56Cascade de la Charabotte (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Othmane (44 km)
    Temples01Temple de Cybèle (51 km)

    Leyment: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leyment?

    Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens (heritage site, about 5 km), Tour Saint-Denis (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Chazey-sur-Ain (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Montferrand (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Loyes (heritage site, about 6 km), Musée du Cheminot (museum, about 8 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leyment?

    Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens, about 5 km by road; Tour Saint-Denis (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leyment?

    Église Saint-Irénée, about 8 km by road; Église Notre-Dame de Crans (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leyment?

    Col du Berthiand, about 40 km by road; Le Pied du Grand Colombier (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leyment?

    Start in Leyment, visit Château de Saint-Maurice-de-Rémens, then Château de Loyes, then Château de Chazey-sur-Ain, then Château de Montferrand, then Tour Saint-Denis, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leyment?

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

    Towns near Leyment

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