Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Maringues

Maringues is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,627 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Saint-Étienne (1 km), Église Saint-Limin (10 km) and Château de Barante (17 km).

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Maringues, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Maringues, Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maringues at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,627
Coordinates
45.9216° N, 3.3303° E
Places within 50 km
105 (105 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 Maringues

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

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Château de Barante (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maringues

52 churches within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Église Saint-Étienne (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maringues

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Puy de Crouël (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maringues

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Maringues

7 museums within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Musée Mandet (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maringues

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maringues. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Maringues

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maringues
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Étienne · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 10 km Église Saint-Limin · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 24 km Église Sainte-Martine · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 26 km Château de Barante · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 9 km Abbaye Cistercienne de Montpeyroux · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 19 km Back to Maringues

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From travellers near Maringues

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maringues by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3877Château de Barante (17 km)
    Churches2152Église Saint-Étienne (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3039Puy de Crouël (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Lac de la Cassière (46 km)
    Museums37Musée Mandet (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Jardin Botanique de la Charme (26 km)
    Parks66Parc des Bourins (29 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (25 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (41 km)

    Maringues: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maringues?

    Église Saint-Étienne (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Limin (church, about 10 km), Château de Barante (heritage site, about 17 km), Abbaye Cistercienne de Montpeyroux (heritage site, about 19 km), Église Sainte-Martine (church, about 19 km), Chapelle Saint-Louis (church, about 19 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maringues?

    Château de Barante, about 17 km by road; Abbaye Cistercienne de Montpeyroux (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maringues?

    Église Saint-Étienne, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Limin (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maringues?

    Puy de Crouël, about 28 km by road; Puy de la Bannière (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maringues?

    Start in Maringues, visit Église Saint-Étienne, then Église Saint-Limin, then Église Sainte-Martine, then Château de Barante, then Abbaye Cistercienne de Montpeyroux, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maringues?

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

    Towns near Maringues

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