Orvault, Pays de la LoireCathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-PaulÉglise Saint-PierreÉglise Saint-HermelandÉglise Saint-MartinÉglise Saint-LégerChâteau de Briord
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Orvault

Orvault is a town in Loire-Atlantique district, Pays de la Loire, France of about 25,338 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 3 parks. The must-see places are Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany and Chapelle de l'Oratoire.

47.2709° N, 1.6219° WPop. 25,338

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see136
Notable11
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, church near Orvault
Must-see

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul

Church · 10 km

Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany, tomb near Orvault
Must-see

Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany

Tomb · 10 km · Ille-et-Vilaine

Chapelle de l'Oratoire, church near Orvault
Must-see

Chapelle de l'Oratoire

Church · 10 km · Ille-et-Vilaine

Places near Orvault by type

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One day from Orvault

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:17 pm

71 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 Orvault
  2. Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paulchurch · 30 min
  3. Église Saint-Martinchurch · 30 min
  4. Église Saint-Pierrechurch · 30 min
  5. Église Saint-Hermelandchurch · 30 min
  6. Château de Briordheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Orvault
Today’s loopOrvaultStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orvault?

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (church, about 10 km), Tomb of Francis II, Duke of Brittany (tomb, about 10 km), Chapelle de l'Oratoire (church, about 10 km), Château des Ducs de Bretagne (heritage site, about 10 km), Jardin des Plantes de Nantes (church, about 10 km), Assalam Mosque (mosque, about 12 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 3 parks, 1 sanctuary, 2 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Orvault?

Château de La Tour, about 2 km by road; Manoir de la Cholière (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Orvault?

Église Saint-Léger, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Stéphane (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orvault?

Start in Orvault, visit Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, then Église Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Église Saint-Hermeland, then Château de Briord, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.