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Things to see in Morestel (France): 21 places and when to go
Morestel is a town in France, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Wildlife (6), Nature (5). The best known are Cascade de Glandieu, Walibi Rhône-Alpes and Abbatiale Saint-Theudère. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.6753, 5.4702
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Wildlife (6) · Nature (5) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 30 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Le Grand Thur, at 758 m.
What to see in Morestel
The places in and around Morestel, 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.
- Cascade de GlandieuNature · Wildlife11 km
- Walibi Rhône-AlpesWith kids9.8 km
- Abbatiale Saint-TheudèreHistory · Temples9.3 km
- Aqueduc RomainHistory13 km
- Château de la Poype de SerrièresCastle11 km
- Le Grand ThurSummit14 km
- Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminésMuseum13 km
- Maison RavierMuseum3 m
- Château de BranguesCastle4.9 km
- Château de MérieuCastle7.4 km
- Château de MontplaisantCastle15 km
- Inscriptions MérovingiennesHistory · Museums and art11 km
- Réserve naturelle des étangs de MépieuProtected area7.9 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale du Haut-Rhône françaisProtected area7.6 km
- Brasserie ThetysBrewery12 km
- Cherry RocherDistillery16 km
- Exsurgence du PerthuisDive site14 km
- Le Domaine des FauvesWith kids · Wildlife16 km
- Parc LudOGaïaWith kids · Wildlife4.4 km
- Path'O CalmeWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Tour du Pays de Lhuis et d'IzieuHiking11 km
When to go to Morestel
The best time to visit Morestel 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.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:29
- JulBest time15:10
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In April, 21 of the 21 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 Morestel
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 30 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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- Bonnefamille11 places28 km
- VALROMEY SUR SERAN25 places29 km
- Meximieux18 places34 km
- La Côte-Saint-André9 places35 km
- Moirans35 places40 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Morestel?
The best known: Cascade de Glandieu, Walibi Rhône-Alpes, Abbatiale Saint-Theudère, Aqueduc Romain, Château de la Poype de Serrières. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Morestel?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Morestel?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 30 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Morestel as the destination and these 21 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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