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Rive-de-Gier

Rive-de-Gier is a town in Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 14,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 70 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine, Mont Monnet and Église Saint-Pierre.

45.5275° N, 4.6159° EPop. 14,852

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rive-de-Gier

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

67 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 Rive-de-Gier
  2. Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plainenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Crêt Malherbeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Église Saint-Pierrechurch · 30 min
  5. Mont Monnetviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Château du Rozayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rive-de-Gier
Today’s loopRive-de-GierStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rive-de-Gier?

Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine (nature spot, about 4 km), Mont Monnet (viewpoint, about 11 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 12 km), Crêt Malherbe (viewpoint, about 13 km), Château du Rozay (heritage site, about 15 km), Signal de Saint-André (viewpoint, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rive-de-Gier?

127 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Rive-de-Gier?

Château du Rozay, about 15 km by road; Aqueduc du Gier (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rive-de-Gier?

Église Saint-Pierre, about 12 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Vincent (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rive-de-Gier?

Start in Rive-de-Gier, visit Espace Zoologique de Saint-Martin-La-Plaine, then Crêt Malherbe, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Mont Monnet, then Château du Rozay, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.