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Margencel

Margencel is a town in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,682 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage and 33 museums. The must-see places are Delta de la Dranse National Nature Reserve, Prangins Castle and Hirmentaz.

46.3414° N, 6.4142° EPop. 1,682

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see290
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Margencel

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Margencel
  2. Hirmentazviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mont Billiatviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Delta de la Dranse National Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Rolle Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Prangins Castlemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Margencel
Today’s loopMargencelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Margencel?

Delta de la Dranse National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 13 km), Prangins Castle (museum, about 17 km), Hirmentaz (viewpoint, about 17 km), Nyon Castle (museum, about 18 km), Rolle Castle (heritage site, about 18 km), Mont Billiat (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

163 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 forts & heritage, 33 museums, 14 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Margencel?

Hirmentaz, about 17 km by road; Mont Billiat (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Margencel?

Rolle Castle, about 18 km by road; Château de Rouelbeau (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Margencel?

Start in Margencel, visit Hirmentaz, then Mont Billiat, then Delta de la Dranse National Nature Reserve, then Rolle Castle, then Prangins Castle, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.