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Rives

Rives is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 6,067 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 churches. The must-see places are Chapelle de la Grande Fabrique, Église Saint-Bruno and Musée Mainssieux.

45.3533° N, 5.5008° EPop. 6,067

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see281
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Rives

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:33 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 Rives
  2. Tour de Clermont-Tonnerreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lac de Paladrulake · 45 min
  4. Château de Hautefortheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Église Saint-Brunochurch · 30 min
  6. Bec de L'échaillonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rives
Today’s loopRivesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rives?

Chapelle de la Grande Fabrique (church, about 3 km), Église Saint-Bruno (church, about 9 km), Musée Mainssieux (museum, about 9 km), Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre (heritage site, about 10 km), Bec de L'échaillon (viewpoint, about 12 km), Château de Hautefort (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

87 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 7 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Rives?

Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre, about 10 km by road; Château de Hautefort (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rives?

Bec de L'échaillon, about 12 km by road; Gorges de Crossey (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rives?

Start in Rives, visit Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre, then Lac de Paladru, then Château de Hautefort, then Église Saint-Bruno, then Bec de L'échaillon, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.