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

Places to visit near Orcet

Orcet is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Oppidum de Gondole (4 km), Monument Commémoratif À Vercingétorix (5 km) and Oppidum de Corent (6 km).

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

Orcet at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,802
Coordinates
45.7035° N, 3.1688° E
Places within 50 km
120 (120 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 Orcet

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Forts & heritage near Orcet

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Oppidum de Gondole (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Orcet

76 churches within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orcet

51 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Puy de Crouël (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Orcet

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orcet

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Orcet

6 parks within 100 km of Orcet. The closest is Parc de Montjuzet (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Orcet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orcet
  2. 5 km Monument Commémoratif À Vercingétorix · monument, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 4 km Château d'Opme · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 8 km Menhir du Pont d'Aubières Dit de la Pierre Piquée · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 9 km Oppidum de Gondole · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 8 km Oppidum de Corent · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 6 km Back to Orcet

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How to reach Orcet

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orcet by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3883Oppidum de Gondole (4 km)
    Churches2676Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3351Puy de Crouël (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs910Lac de la Cassière (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Jardin Botanique de la Charme (14 km)
    Parks26Parc de Montjuzet (15 km)
    Museums46Musée Mandet (27 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (22 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (45 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (69 km)

    Orcet: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orcet?

    Oppidum de Gondole (heritage site, about 4 km), Monument Commémoratif À Vercingétorix (monument, about 5 km), Oppidum de Corent (heritage site, about 6 km), Château d'Opme (heritage site, about 8 km), Menhir du Pont d'Aubières Dit de la Pierre Piquée (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Montrognon (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orcet?

    Oppidum de Gondole, about 4 km by road; Monument Commémoratif À Vercingétorix (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orcet?

    Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, about 11 km by road; Sainte-Chapelle Saint-Pierre (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Orcet?

    Puy de Crouël, about 10 km by road; Maar de Jaude (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orcet?

    Start in Orcet, visit Monument Commémoratif À Vercingétorix, then Château d'Opme, then Menhir du Pont d'Aubières Dit de la Pierre Piquée, then Oppidum de Gondole, then Oppidum de Corent, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orcet?

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

    Towns near Orcet

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