Places to visit near

Messimy

Messimy is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 3,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 86 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de la Barge, Chapelle Saint-Vincent and Fort du Bruissin.

45.6982° N, 4.6743° EPop. 3,060

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Within 30 km91 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see266
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Messimy

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

50 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 Messimy
  2. Chapelle Saint-Vincentchurch · 30 min
  3. Fort de Côte-Lorettefort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort du Bruissinfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de la Bargeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Parc Animalier de Courzieunature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Messimy
Today’s loopMessimyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Messimy?

Château de la Barge (heritage site, about 7 km), Chapelle Saint-Vincent (church, about 7 km), Fort du Bruissin (fort, about 8 km), Aqueduc du Gier (heritage site, about 8 km), Aqueduc de l'Yzeron (heritage site, about 9 km), Parc Animalier de Courzieu (nature spot, about 10 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Messimy?

Château de la Barge, about 7 km by road; Fort du Bruissin (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Messimy?

Chapelle Saint-Vincent, about 7 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Thomas d'Aquin (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Messimy?

Start in Messimy, visit Chapelle Saint-Vincent, then Fort de Côte-Lorette, then Fort du Bruissin, then Château de la Barge, then Parc Animalier de Courzieu, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.