Maison Forte de QuirieuGrottes de la BalmeChâteau de la SerrazChâteau de Saint-AndréÉglise Sainte-MadeleineMusée-Maison du Patrimoine
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Montalieu

Montalieu is a town in Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 2,434 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 68 forts & heritage, 28 churches and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Maison Forte de Quirieu, Grottes de la Balme and Château de la Serraz.

45.8124° N, 5.4022° EPop. 2,434

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see270
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Maison Forte de Quirieu, heritage site near Montalieu
Must-see

Maison Forte de Quirieu

Heritage site · 5 km · Isère

Grottes de la Balme, cave near Montalieu
Must-see

Grottes de la Balme

Cave · 8 km · Isère

Château de la Serraz, heritage site near Montalieu
Must-see

Château de la Serraz

Heritage site · 9 km

Places near Montalieu by type

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One day from Montalieu

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

42 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 Montalieu
  2. Maison Forte de Quirieuheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de Saint-Andréheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de la Serrazheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Église Sainte-Madeleinechurch · 30 min
  6. Grottes de la Balmecave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Montalieu
Today’s loopMontalieuStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Montalieu?

Maison Forte de Quirieu (heritage site, about 5 km), Grottes de la Balme (cave, about 8 km), Château de la Serraz (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Saint-André (heritage site, about 9 km), Église Sainte-Madeleine (church, about 10 km), Musée-Maison du Patrimoine (museum, about 11 km).

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

140 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Montalieu?

Maison Forte de Quirieu, about 5 km by road; Château de la Serraz (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Montalieu?

Église Sainte-Madeleine, about 10 km by road; Chapelle de Marcilleux (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Montalieu?

Start in Montalieu, visit Maison Forte de Quirieu, then Château de Saint-André, then Château de la Serraz, then Église Sainte-Madeleine, then Grottes de la Balme, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.