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

Places to visit near Riom

Riom is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 20,142 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Basilique Saint-Amable (1 km), Musée Mandet (1 km) and Château Fort (6 km).

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

Riom at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 20,142
Coordinates
45.8936° N, 3.1126° E
Places within 50 km
110 (110 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 Riom

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

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riom. The closest is Château Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Riom

56 churches within 100 km of Riom. The closest is Basilique Saint-Amable (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riom

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riom. The closest is Puy de la Bannière (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riom

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riom. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Riom

8 museums within 100 km of Riom. The closest is Musée Mandet (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Riom

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

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A one-day trip from Riom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riom
  2. 1 km Basilique Saint-Amable · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 7 km Château de Tournoël · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 1 km Puy de la Bannière · viewpoint, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 6 km Château Fort · fort, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 7 km Musée Mandet · museum, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 0 km Back to Riom

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How to reach Riom

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3873Château Fort (6 km)
    Churches2456Basilique Saint-Amable (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3038Puy de la Bannière (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Lac de la Cassière (31 km)
    Museums38Musée Mandet (1 km)
    Parks57Parc de Montjuzet (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Réserve Naturelle des Cheires Et Grottes de Volvic (9 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (22 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (45 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (95 km)

    Riom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riom?

    Basilique Saint-Amable (church, about 1 km), Musée Mandet (museum, about 1 km), Château Fort (fort, about 6 km), Château de Tournoël (heritage site, about 7 km), Puy de la Bannière (viewpoint, about 8 km), Château de Chazeron (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riom?

    Château Fort, about 6 km by road; Château de Tournoël (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Riom?

    Basilique Saint-Amable, about 1 km by road; Église Notre-Dame de Prospérité (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Riom?

    Puy de la Bannière, about 8 km by road; Puy de Paugnat (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riom?

    Start in Riom, visit Basilique Saint-Amable, then Château de Tournoël, then Puy de la Bannière, then Château Fort, then Musée Mandet, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riom?

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

    Towns near Riom

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