Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Pérouges

Pérouges is a town in Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 102 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Musée du Vieux Pérouges (1 km), Château de Meximieux (1 km) and Château de Loyes (6 km).

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Pérouges at a glance

Location
Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,208
Coordinates
45.9044° N, 5.1769° E
Places within 50 km
193 (193 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 Pérouges

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Forts & heritage near Pérouges

138 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Château de Meximieux (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pérouges

55 churches within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Église de l'Assomption (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pérouges

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Mont Cindre (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pérouges

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Lac des Hôpitaux (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pérouges

13 museums within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Musée du Vieux Pérouges (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pérouges

8 parks within 100 km of Pérouges. The closest is Parc de la Feyssine (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pérouges

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pérouges
  2. 1 km Musée du Vieux Pérouges · museum, Ain
  3. 1 km Château de Meximieux · heritage site, Ain
  4. 5 km Château de Loyes · heritage site, Ain
  5. 8 km Église de l'Assomption · church, Ain
  6. 9 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Ain
  7. 7 km Back to Pérouges

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pérouges by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage102138Château de Meximieux (1 km)
    Churches4555Église de l'Assomption (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Mont Cindre (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs614Lac des Hôpitaux (36 km)
    Museums1113Musée du Vieux Pérouges (1 km)
    Parks78Parc de la Feyssine (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Parc des Oiseaux (18 km)
    Waterfalls36Cascade de la Charabotte (39 km)
    Caves45Grottes de la Balme (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Othmane (33 km)
    Temples12Temple de Cybèle (40 km)

    Pérouges: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pérouges?

    Musée du Vieux Pérouges (museum, about 1 km), Château de Meximieux (heritage site, about 1 km), Château de Loyes (heritage site, about 6 km), Église de l'Assomption (church, about 7 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 7 km), Château de Chazey-sur-Ain (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    193 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pérouges?

    Château de Meximieux, about 1 km by road; Château de Loyes (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pérouges?

    Église de l'Assomption, about 7 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pérouges?

    Mont Cindre, about 36 km by road; Croix Rampau (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pérouges?

    Start in Pérouges, visit Musée du Vieux Pérouges, then Château de Meximieux, then Château de Loyes, then Église de l'Assomption, then Église Saint-Pierre, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pérouges?

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

    Towns near Pérouges

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