Upper Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Marignier

Marignier is a town in Upper Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 5,883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 219 places to visit — 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Le Môle (5 km), Mont Orchez (5 km) and Chapelle de Flérier (8 km).

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Marignier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Marignier, Upper Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marignier at a glance

Location
Upper Savoy district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 5,883
Coordinates
46.0901° N, 6.5000° E
Places within 50 km
219 (219 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Marignier

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marignier: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Marignier

142 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Le Môle (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Marignier

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Château de Bonneville (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Marignier

34 churches within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Chapelle de Flérier (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Marignier

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Lac de Roy (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Marignier

14 museums within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Fondation Martin Bodmer (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marignier

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marignier. The closest is Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Marignier

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marignier
  2. 8 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Upper Savoy
  3. 3 km Chapelle de Flérier · church, Upper Savoy
  4. 3 km Mont Orchez · viewpoint, Upper Savoy
  5. 9 km Le Môle · viewpoint, Upper Savoy
  6. 6 km Château de Bonneville · heritage site, Upper Savoy
  7. 9 km Back to Marignier

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From travellers near Marignier

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marignier by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints105142Le Môle (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2538Château de Bonneville (9 km)
    Churches3034Chapelle de Flérier (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1414Lac de Roy (10 km)
    Museums1414Fondation Martin Bodmer (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1213Jardin Botanique Alpin la Jaÿsinia (22 km)
    Parks1213Parc Bertrand (36 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascade de l'Arpenaz (21 km)
    Other attractions22Phare des Pâquis (37 km)
    Caves11Gouffre Mirolda (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mosquée du Petit-Saconnex (41 km)

    Marignier: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marignier?

    Le Môle (viewpoint, about 5 km), Mont Orchez (viewpoint, about 5 km), Chapelle de Flérier (church, about 8 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 8 km), Château de Bonneville (heritage site, about 9 km), Ancienne église Saint-Nicolas (church, about 9 km).

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

    219 places on Spotwander: 105 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Marignier?

    Le Môle, about 5 km by road; Mont Orchez (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marignier?

    Château de Bonneville, about 9 km by road; Château d'Arcine (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Marignier?

    Chapelle de Flérier, about 8 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marignier?

    Start in Marignier, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Chapelle de Flérier, then Mont Orchez, then Le Môle, then Château de Bonneville, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marignier?

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

    Towns near Marignier

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