Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Ruy

Ruy is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 4,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (8 km), Église Saint-Alban (10 km) and Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km).

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Ruy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Ruy, Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ruy at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 4,090
Coordinates
45.5864° N, 5.3214° 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Ruy

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Forts & heritage near Ruy

126 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ruy

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Mont de Cordon (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ruy

43 churches within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ruy

14 museums within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Musée Hector-Berlioz (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ruy

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Lac de Paladru (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ruy

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ruy. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ruy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ruy
  2. 8 km Abbatiale Saint-Theudère · church, Isère
  3. 4 km Château de Chapeau Cornu · heritage site, Isère
  4. 10 km Château de la Poype de Serrières · heritage site, Isère
  5. 6 km Château de Montplaisant · heritage site, Isère
  6. 12 km Église Saint-Alban · church, Isère
  7. 10 km Back to Ruy

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From travellers near Ruy

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ruy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage53126Château de Chapeau Cornu (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints549Mont de Cordon (30 km)
    Churches2143Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (8 km)
    Museums714Musée Hector-Berlioz (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1212Lac de Paladru (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (27 km)
    Parks18Parc du Centre (50 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (31 km)
    Caves45Grotte de Lievrin (31 km)
    Temples12Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (45 km)

    Ruy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ruy?

    Abbatiale Saint-Theudère (church, about 8 km), Église Saint-Alban (church, about 10 km), Château de Chapeau Cornu (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Montplaisant (heritage site, about 12 km), Château de la Poype de Serrières (heritage site, about 15 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 17 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 7 museums, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ruy?

    Château de Chapeau Cornu, about 11 km by road; Château de Montplaisant (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ruy?

    Mont de Cordon, about 30 km by road; Mont Tournier (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ruy?

    Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, about 8 km by road; Église Saint-Alban (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ruy?

    Start in Ruy, visit Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, then Château de Chapeau Cornu, then Château de la Poype de Serrières, then Château de Montplaisant, then Église Saint-Alban, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ruy?

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

    Towns near Ruy

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