Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Virieu

Virieu is a town in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 1,027 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Château de Virieu (1 km), Château de Pupetières (4 km) and Lac de Paladru (7 km).

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Virieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Virieu, Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Virieu at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 1,027
Coordinates
45.4840° N, 5.4759° E
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Virieu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Virieu: 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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Forts & heritage near Virieu

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Château de Virieu (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Virieu

57 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Gorges de Crossey (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Virieu

40 churches within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Église Saint-Bruno (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Virieu

17 museums within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Musée Mainssieux (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Virieu

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Lac de Paladru (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Virieu

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Virieu. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Virieu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Virieu
  2. 1 km Château de Virieu · heritage site, Isère
  3. 4 km Château de Pupetières · heritage site, Isère
  4. 10 km Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre · heritage site, Isère
  5. 5 km Lac de Paladru · lake, Isère
  6. 11 km Château du Passage · heritage site, Isère
  7. 7 km Back to Virieu

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From travellers near Virieu

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How to reach Virieu

    All places near Virieu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Virieu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42117Château de Virieu (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3757Gorges de Crossey (25 km)
    Churches1440Église Saint-Bruno (20 km)
    Museums617Musée Mainssieux (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs816Lac de Paladru (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Réserve Naturelle Nationale du Haut-Rhône Français (29 km)
    Caves46Grotte de Lievrin (26 km)
    Parks06Parc Floral des Thermes (51 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascade de Glandieu (29 km)
    Temples02Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mosquée Eyüp Sultan (65 km)

    Virieu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Virieu?

    Château de Virieu (heritage site, about 1 km), Château de Pupetières (heritage site, about 4 km), Lac de Paladru (lake, about 7 km), Château du Passage (heritage site, about 7 km), Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre (heritage site, about 11 km), Château de Longpra (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 6 museums, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Virieu?

    Château de Virieu, about 1 km by road; Château de Pupetières (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Virieu?

    Gorges de Crossey, about 25 km by road; Mont de Cordon (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Virieu?

    Église Saint-Bruno, about 20 km by road; Église des Carmes (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Virieu?

    Start in Virieu, visit Château de Virieu, then Château de Pupetières, then Tour de Clermont-Tonnerre, then Lac de Paladru, then Château du Passage, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Virieu?

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

    Towns near Virieu

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