Places to visit near

Orval

Orval is a town in Cher district, Centre-Val de Loire, France of about 2,010 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit: 79 churches, 49 forts & heritage and 3 museums. The must-see places are Ancienne Forteresse de Montrond, Église Saint-Amand and Château de Meillant.

46.7258° N, 2.4714° EPop. 2,010

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Within 30 km126 places
Within 50 km141
Must-see111
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orval

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

52 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 Orval
  2. Château d'Ainay-le-Vieilheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château du Creuzetheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Église Saint-Amandchurch · 30 min
  5. Château de Meillantheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Église du Prieuré Saint-étienne d'Allichampschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Orval
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orval?

Ancienne Forteresse de Montrond (heritage site, about 2 km), Église Saint-Amand (church, about 4 km), Château de Meillant (heritage site, about 9 km), Église du Prieuré Saint-étienne d'Allichamps (church, about 9 km), Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil (heritage site, about 11 km), Château du Creuzet (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

141 places on Spotwander: 79 churches, 49 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Orval?

Église Saint-Hilaire, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Roch (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Orval?

Château de Montrond, about 2 km by road; Ancienne Forteresse de Montrond (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orval?

Start in Orval, visit Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, then Château du Creuzet, then Église Saint-Amand, then Château de Meillant, then Église du Prieuré Saint-étienne d'Allichamps, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.