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Saint-Forgeux

Saint-Forgeux is a town in Rhône district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,436 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit: 75 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mont Boussuivre, Château de la Flachère and Château de Chessy.

45.8590° N, 4.4748° EPop. 1,436

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km129
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Saint-Forgeux

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:32 pm

61 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 Saint-Forgeux
  2. Mont Boussuivreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Château de la Flachèreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de Bagnolsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Château de Chessyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Couvent Sainte-Marie-de-la-Touretteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Saint-Forgeux
Today’s loopSaint-ForgeuxStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saint-Forgeux?

Mont Boussuivre (viewpoint, about 9 km), Château de la Flachère (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Chessy (heritage site, about 15 km), Château de Bagnols (heritage site, about 15 km), Couvent Sainte-Marie-de-la-Tourette (heritage site, about 15 km), Château de Rapetour (heritage site, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saint-Forgeux?

129 places on Spotwander: 75 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Saint-Forgeux?

Château de la Flachère, about 11 km by road; Château de Chessy (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Saint-Forgeux?

Église Saint-Éloi, about 24 km by road; Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saint-Forgeux?

Start in Saint-Forgeux, visit Mont Boussuivre, then Château de la Flachère, then Château de Bagnols, then Château de Chessy, then Couvent Sainte-Marie-de-la-Tourette, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.