Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Limonest

Limonest is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,984 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 92 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 museums. The must-see places are Mont Narcel (1 km), Mont Verdun (2 km) and Fort du Mont-Verdun (2 km).

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

Limonest at a glance

Location
Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,984
Coordinates
45.8370° N, 4.7719° E
Places within 50 km
168 (168 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 Limonest

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

143 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Fort du Mont-Verdun (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Limonest

63 churches within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Fortunat (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limonest

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Mont Narcel (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Limonest

15 museums within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Ampère Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limonest

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Jardin Botanique (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Limonest

7 parks within 100 km of Limonest. The closest is Parc de Lacroix-Laval (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Limonest

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limonest
  2. 2 km Mont Verdun · viewpoint, Rhône
  3. 1 km Fort du Mont-Verdun · fort, Rhône
  4. 2 km Mont Narcel · viewpoint, Rhône
  5. 1 km Mont Thou · viewpoint, Rhône
  6. 2 km Chapelle Saint-Fortunat · church, Rhône
  7. 3 km Back to Limonest

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From travellers near Limonest

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How to reach Limonest

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    Within 15 km of Limonest

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limonest by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage92143Fort du Mont-Verdun (2 km)
    Churches3963Chapelle Saint-Fortunat (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1217Mont Narcel (1 km)
    Museums815Ampère Museum (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Jardin Botanique (12 km)
    Parks77Parc de Lacroix-Laval (8 km)
    Caves03Grottes de la Balme (55 km)
    Temples22Temple de Cybèle (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Othmane (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac des Hôpitaux (74 km)

    Limonest: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limonest?

    Mont Narcel (viewpoint, about 1 km), Mont Verdun (viewpoint, about 2 km), Fort du Mont-Verdun (fort, about 2 km), Mont Thou (viewpoint, about 3 km), Chapelle Saint-Fortunat (church, about 3 km), Château de Saint-André du Coing (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 92 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Limonest?

    Fort du Mont-Verdun, about 2 km by road; Château de Saint-André du Coing (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Limonest?

    Chapelle Saint-Fortunat, about 3 km by road; Église Notre-Dame (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Limonest?

    Mont Narcel, about 1 km by road; Mont Verdun (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limonest?

    Start in Limonest, visit Mont Verdun, then Fort du Mont-Verdun, then Mont Narcel, then Mont Thou, then Chapelle Saint-Fortunat, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limonest?

    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 Limonest

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