Nièvre district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France

Places to visit near Varzy

Varzy is a town in Nièvre district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France, home to about 1,473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 31 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 museums. The must-see places are Château de Corbelin (6 km), Château de Treigny (14 km) and Église Saint-Martin (19 km).

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Varzy, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté
Varzy, Nièvre district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Varzy at a glance

Location
Nièvre district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France
Population
about 1,473
Coordinates
47.3581° N, 3.3862° E
Places within 50 km
66 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Varzy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Varzy: 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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Churches near Varzy

96 churches within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (1 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Martin (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Varzy

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Château des Évêques d'Auxerre (1 km); the best-known is Château de Corbelin (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Varzy

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Lac du Bourdon (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Varzy

6 museums within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Musée Auguste Grasset (1 km); the best-known is Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire Romain Rolland (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Varzy

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Réserve Naturelle du Bois du Parc (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Varzy

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Varzy. The closest is Les Rochers du Saussois (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Varzy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Varzy
  2. 6 km Château de Corbelin · heritage site, Nièvre
  3. 21 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Nièvre
  4. 1 km Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire Romain Rolland · museum, Nièvre
  5. 1 km Ancienne Église Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem · church, Nièvre
  6. 27 km Château de Treigny · heritage site, Nièvre
  7. 14 km Back to Varzy

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How to reach Varzy

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    Places near Varzy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3196Église Saint-Pierre (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2590Château des Évêques d'Auxerre (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lac du Bourdon (43 km)
    Museums46Musée Auguste Grasset (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Réserve Naturelle du Bois du Parc (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Les Rochers du Saussois (38 km)
    Caves22Grotte des Fées (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye de Pontigny (83 km)

    Varzy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Varzy?

    Château de Corbelin (heritage site, about 6 km), Château de Treigny (heritage site, about 14 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 19 km), Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire Romain Rolland (museum, about 19 km), Ancienne Église Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem (church, about 19 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 1 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 31 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Varzy?

    Église Saint-Pierre, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Lazare (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Varzy?

    Château des Évêques d'Auxerre, about 1 km by road; Château de Corbelin (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Varzy?

    Lac du Bourdon, about 43 km by road; Lac du Crescent (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Varzy?

    Start in Varzy, visit Château de Corbelin, then Église Saint-Martin, then Musée d'Art Et d'Histoire Romain Rolland, then Ancienne Église Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem, then Château de Treigny, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Varzy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Varzy

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