Château de La RocheChâteau de VougyChâteau de ContensonPierres du JourChapelle Saint-GeorgesChapelle du Tronchy
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Villerest

Villerest is a town in Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 4,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Château de La Roche, Château de Vougy and Château de Contenson.

45.9954° N, 4.0346° EPop. 4,397

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see263
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Château de La Roche, heritage site near Villerest
Must-see

Château de La Roche

Heritage site · 15 km

Château de Vougy, heritage site near Villerest
Must-see

Château de Vougy

Heritage site · 19 km

Château de Contenson, heritage site near Villerest
Must-see

Château de Contenson

Heritage site · 22 km

Places near Villerest by type

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One day from Villerest

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

136 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 Villerest
  2. Château de La Rocheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chapelle Saint-Georgeschurch · 30 min
  4. Château de Vougyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pierres du Jourviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Château de Contensonheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Villerest
Today’s loopVillerestStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Villerest?

Château de La Roche (heritage site, about 15 km), Château de Vougy (heritage site, about 19 km), Château de Contenson (heritage site, about 22 km), Pierres du Jour (viewpoint, about 23 km), Chapelle Saint-Georges (church, about 27 km), Chapelle du Tronchy (heritage site, about 30 km).

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

34 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 1 park.

Which is the nearest fort to Villerest?

Château de La Roche, about 15 km by road; Château de Vougy (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Villerest?

Chapelle Saint-Georges, about 27 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Villerest?

Start in Villerest, visit Château de La Roche, then Chapelle Saint-Georges, then Château de Vougy, then Pierres du Jour, then Château de Contenson, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.