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Things to see in Arlay (France): 53 places and when to go
Arlay is a town in France, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (32), History (10), Hiking (6). The best known are Baume Abbey, Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte and Château de Frontenay. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.7573, 5.5412
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (32) · History (10) · Hiking (6) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 120 km as the crow flies
What to see in Arlay
The places in and around Arlay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Baume AbbeyAbbey located in Jura, in France9.8 km
- Collégiale Saint-HippolyteCollegiate church located in Jura, in France16 km
- Château de FrontenayCastle6.7 km
- Château de la MuyreBuilding in Domblans, France2.4 km
- Château de PymontRuins7.7 km
- Cascade de Baume-les-MessieursNature11 km
- Château d'ArlayWinery312 m
- Château de QuintignyCastle2.9 km
- Nécropole tumulaire de ConliègeNecropolis located in Jura, in France14 km
- regional nature reserve of côte de MancyNature reserve in Franche-Comté11 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale de la grotte de GravelleProtected area in France13 km
- Accès GR 59Hiking10 km
- Brasserie artisanale La NocturneBrewery14 km
- Brasserie des Babouins JurassiensBrewery15 km
- Brasserie La Rouget de LisleBrewery7.5 km
- Brasserie PicoNinoBrewery12 km
- Caveau des ByardsWinery4.8 km
- Cellier des Chartreux de VaucluseWinery11 km
- Château de GevingeyHistory14 km
- Domaine Benoît BadozWinery16 km
- Domaine Berthet-BondetWinery6.6 km
- Domaine Cartaux BougaudWinery1.7 km
- Domaine de LahayeWinery6.7 km
- Domaine de Sainte-MarieWinery1.8 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Domaine du Tausson, Domaine Geneletti, Domaine Grand, Domaine Guillon, Domaine Jean-Claude Credoz, Domaine Les Monts Martin, Domaine Mossu, Domaine Pêcheur, Domaine Philippe Chatillon, Domaine Pignier, Domaine Richard, Domaine Vapillon, En Terres Barbares, Ets Jacquier - Major de l'Isle, L'herbier sous la Rochette, Le Clos des Grives, Le Saint Dé, Marie-Louise Tissot, Noir Frères - Domaine de la Petite Marne, Philippe Butin
- Nature: Écopôle de Desnes
- With kids: Jura Splash, Jurafaune, Le Jardin Fantastique
- Hiking: La Bresse Comtoise, Via Cluny Etape 15, Via Cluny Etape 16, Via Cluny Etape 17, Via Cluny Etape 18
When to go to Arlay
The best time to visit Arlay is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. In April, 53 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Arlay
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Salins-les-Bains47 places33 km
- Gigny19 places35 km
- Saint-Claude35 places48 km
- Taxenne12 places53 km
- Flagey17 places54 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Arlay?
The best known: Baume Abbey, Collégiale Saint-Hippolyte, Château de Frontenay, Château de la Muyre, Château de Pymont. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Arlay?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to Arlay?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 120 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Arlay as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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