Bouches-du-Rhône district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Orgon

Orgon is a town in Bouches-du-Rhône district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 2,973 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 12 museums and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chapelle Saint-Véran (2 km), Cathédrale Saint-Véran (6 km) and Ermitage Saint-Jacques (6 km).

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Orgon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Orgon, Bouches-du-Rhône district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Orgon at a glance

Location
Bouches-du-Rhône district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 2,973
Coordinates
43.7911° N, 5.0387° E
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Orgon

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

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Véran (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Orgon

88 churches within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Cathédrale Saint-Véran (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Orgon

26 museums within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Musée de la Lavande (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orgon

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Gorges du Régalon (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orgon

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Orgon

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Orgon. The closest is Phare de Saint-Gervais (51 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Orgon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orgon
  2. 2 km Chapelle Saint-Véran · heritage site, Bouches-du-Rhône
  3. 5 km Cathédrale Saint-Véran · church, Vaucluse
  4. 1 km Ermitage Saint-Jacques · church, Vaucluse
  5. 13 km Église Saint-Laurent · church, Bouches-du-Rhône
  6. 11 km Château de Roquemartine (Vestiges Du) · heritage site, Bouches-du-Rhône
  7. 11 km Back to Orgon

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How to reach Orgon

    All places near Orgon by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orgon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage54118Chapelle Saint-Véran (2 km)
    Churches4088Cathédrale Saint-Véran (6 km)
    Museums1226Musée de la Lavande (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints516Gorges du Régalon (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (17 km)
    Beaches & coast08Phare de Saint-Gervais (51 km)
    Caves15Grottes de Calès (13 km)
    Parks05Les Jardins de la Fontaine (69 km)
    Buddhist sites22Prieuré de Saint-Paul-de-Mausole (ancien) (21 km)
    Other attractions12Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Île de L'érevine (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mosquée des Cèdres (75 km)

    Orgon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orgon?

    Chapelle Saint-Véran (heritage site, about 2 km), Cathédrale Saint-Véran (church, about 6 km), Ermitage Saint-Jacques (church, about 6 km), Église Saint-Laurent (church, about 10 km), Château de Roquemartine (Vestiges Du) (heritage site, about 11 km), Villa Gallo-romaine de Saint-Pierre de Vence (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 12 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orgon?

    Chapelle Saint-Véran, about 2 km by road; Château de Roquemartine (Vestiges Du) (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orgon?

    Cathédrale Saint-Véran, about 6 km by road; Ermitage Saint-Jacques (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Orgon?

    Musée de la Lavande, about 15 km by road; Maison de Nostradamus (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orgon?

    Start in Orgon, visit Chapelle Saint-Véran, then Cathédrale Saint-Véran, then Ermitage Saint-Jacques, then Église Saint-Laurent, then Château de Roquemartine (Vestiges Du), and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orgon?

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

    Towns near Orgon

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