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Things to see in Sail-sous-Couzan (France): 32 places and when to go
Sail-sous-Couzan is a town in France, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), History (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Château de la Bastie d'Urfé, Château de Couzan and Château de Chalmazel. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 30 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 · 45.734, 3.9695
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · History (8) · Food and drink (8) · Hiking (6) · Wildlife (3) · Mountains (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 87 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Chalet-refuge de Chapouilloux à Chalmazel, at 1,280 m.
What to see in Sail-sous-Couzan
The places in and around Sail-sous-Couzan, 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.
- Château de la Bastie d'UrféFrench castle8.5 km
- Château de CouzanCastle in France668 m
- Château de ChalmazelCastle in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France9.9 km
- Abbey of BonlieuAbbey located in Loire, in France5.7 km
- Château de VaugirardHistory13 km
- Commanderie de VerrièresCommandry located in Loire, in France10 km
- réserve naturelle régionale des jasseries de ColleigneNature reserve in Rhône-Alpes (France)15 km
- BIMBrewery16 km
- Brasserie La CanailleBrewery3 m
- Cave Verdier LogelWinery6.0 km
- Chalet-refuge de Chapouilloux à ChalmazelMountains · Hiking13 km
- GR 89 (France)Long distance hiking route in France7.2 km
- Chemin de Montaigne de Boën à Saint-Jean-la-VêtreHiking6.1 km
- Chemin de Montaigne de Feurs à BoënHiking12 km
- Clos de ChozieuxWinery3.0 km
- Domaine du PoyetWinery7.5 km
- Ferme des FougèresWith kids · Wildlife10 km
- Le PicVolcano7.8 km
- Le volcan de MontaubourgVolcano3.1 km
- Les Rêves OubliésWinery6.4 km
- Les Vins de la MadoneWinery12 km
- Mont d'UzoreVolcano9.2 km
- Mont SemiolVolcano11 km
- Orgues basaltiques du PayVolcano7.8 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Pic de Griot, Piton basaltique de Purchon, Réserve de Biterne
- History: Prieuré de Champdieu, Prieuré de Montverdun
- Mountains: Refuge de Garnier, Refuge de la Morte
- Food and drink: Stéphanie Guillot
When to go to Sail-sous-Couzan
The best time to visit Sail-sous-Couzan 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 time15:30
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In April, 32 of the 32 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 Sail-sous-Couzan
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 87 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
- Bussières10 places26 km
- Olliergues15 places26 km
- Roanne33 places34 km
- Chazelles-sur-Lyon13 places35 km
- Saint-Étienne48 places47 km
- Saint-André-de-Chalencon10 places52 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sail-sous-Couzan?
The best known: Château de la Bastie d'Urfé, Château de Couzan, Château de Chalmazel, Abbey of Bonlieu, Château de Vaugirard. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sail-sous-Couzan?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Sail-sous-Couzan?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 87 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sail-sous-Couzan as the destination and these 32 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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