Places to visit near

Violay

Violay is a town in Loire district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 1,366 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mont Boussuivre, Crêt des Quatre Bornes and Château de la Flachère.

45.8533° N, 4.3595° EPop. 1,366

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see265
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Violay

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

112 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 Violay
  2. Château de La Rocheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Chapelle Saint-Georgeschurch · 30 min
  4. Crêt des Quatre Bornesviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Château de Bagnolsheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château de la Flachèreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Violay
Today’s loopViolayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Violay?

Mont Boussuivre (viewpoint, about 2 km), Crêt des Quatre Bornes (viewpoint, about 20 km), Château de la Flachère (heritage site, about 20 km), Château de Bagnols (heritage site, about 26 km), Château de La Roche (heritage site, about 26 km), Chapelle Saint-Georges (church, about 26 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Violay?

Château de la Flachère, about 20 km by road; Château de Bagnols (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Violay?

Chapelle Saint-Georges, about 26 km by road; Chapelle de Saint-Bonnet (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Violay?

Start in Violay, visit Château de La Roche, then Chapelle Saint-Georges, then Crêt des Quatre Bornes, then Château de Bagnols, then Château de la Flachère, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.