Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Vertaizon

Vertaizon is a town in Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 2,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Sainte-Martine (5 km), Église Saint-Cerneuf (8 km) and Église Saint-Jean (10 km).

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Vertaizon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Vertaizon, Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vertaizon at a glance

Location
Puy-de-Dôme district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 2,399
Coordinates
45.7698° N, 3.2865° E
Places within 50 km
121 (121 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

Top places to visit near Vertaizon

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Forts & heritage near Vertaizon

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Oppidum de Gondole (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vertaizon

65 churches within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Église Sainte-Martine (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vertaizon

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Puy de Crouël (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vertaizon

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Lac de la Cassière (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vertaizon

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Jardin Botanique de la Charme (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Vertaizon

6 parks within 100 km of Vertaizon. The closest is Parc de Montjuzet (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vertaizon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vertaizon
  2. 5 km Église Sainte-Martine · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  3. 12 km Oppidum de Gondole · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  4. 13 km Église Saint-Cerneuf · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  5. 7 km Église Saint-Jean · church, Puy-de-Dôme
  6. 4 km Château de Ravel · heritage site, Puy-de-Dôme
  7. 11 km Back to Vertaizon

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From travellers near Vertaizon

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How to reach Vertaizon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vertaizon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4382Oppidum de Gondole (11 km)
    Churches2565Église Sainte-Martine (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3441Puy de Crouël (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs510Lac de la Cassière (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Jardin Botanique de la Charme (16 km)
    Parks46Parc de Montjuzet (21 km)
    Museums46Musée Mandet (24 km)
    Treks11La Vallee des Rouets (31 km)
    Temples11Temple de Mercure (31 km)
    Caves01Grotte du Cuze (80 km)

    Vertaizon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vertaizon?

    Église Sainte-Martine (church, about 5 km), Église Saint-Cerneuf (church, about 8 km), Église Saint-Jean (church, about 10 km), Oppidum de Gondole (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Ravel (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Montmorin (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vertaizon?

    Oppidum de Gondole, about 11 km by road; Château de Ravel (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vertaizon?

    Église Sainte-Martine, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Cerneuf (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vertaizon?

    Puy de Crouël, about 15 km by road; Maar de Jaude (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vertaizon?

    Start in Vertaizon, visit Église Sainte-Martine, then Oppidum de Gondole, then Église Saint-Cerneuf, then Église Saint-Jean, then Château de Ravel, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vertaizon?

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

    Towns near Vertaizon

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