# Things to see in Vernoux-en-Vivarais (France): 15 places and when to go

> Vernoux-en-Vivarais is a town in France, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Hiking (2), Nature (2). The best known are Château de la Tourrette, Château de Soubeyran and Pierregourde. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vernoux-en-vivarais/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** France · 44.8742, 4.6545
- **Places:** 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) (11) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) (2) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/naturaleza/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/montana/) (2) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/espiritual/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 101 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Serre de Coudiol, at 553 m.

## What to see in Vernoux-en-Vivarais

The places in and around Vernoux-en-Vivarais, 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 Tourrette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-tourrette/): Castle ruins in Ardèche, France · 6 m
- [Château de Soubeyran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-soubeyran/): Castle · 9.4 km
- [Pierregourde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-ruine-de-pierre-gourde/): Ruined castle in France · 7.3 km
- [Fontaine de La Voulte-sur-Rhône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fontaine-giroud/): History · 13 km
- [Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Rompon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-rompon-restes/): Abbey located in Ardèche, in France · 14 km
- [Château de la Voulte-sur-Rhône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chapelle-des-princes/): Castel located in Ardèche, in France · 13 km
- [Château d'Urbilhac](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-d-urbilhac/): History · 12 km
- [Château de Maisonseule](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-maisonseule/): History · 11 km
- [Immeuble Cornu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/immeuble-cornu/): Historic building · 2.5 km
- [Maison de Pierre et Marie Durand](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-de-pierre-et-marie-durand/): House in Pranles, France · 11 km
- [Fonderie de La Voulte-sur-Rhône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vestiges-de-l-ancienne-fonderie/): Ruind metal industry site in La Voulte · 13 km
- [De Sagnes et Goudoulet à St-Laurent du Pape](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-sagnes-et-goudoulet-a-st-laurent-du-pape/): Hiking · 4.0 km
- [Serre de Chalamant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/serre-de-chalamant/): Subpeak of the Massif Central in France · 12 km
- [Serre de Coudiol](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/serre-de-coudiol/): Ridge prominence in the Massif Central in France · 13 km
- [Variante](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/variante/): Hiking · 12 km

## When to go to Vernoux-en-Vivarais

The best time to visit Vernoux-en-Vivarais 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 58 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 11 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 16 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 38 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 23 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 05 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 53 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 18 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 37 |

In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Vernoux-en-Vivarais

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=44.8742%2C4.6545)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.8742%2C4.6545)

## Other towns nearby

- [Upie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/upie/): 16 places · 26 km
- [Tournon-sur-Rhône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tournon-sur-rhone/): 28 places · 26 km
- [Davézieux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/davezieux/): 34 places · 42 km
- [Quartier Labry](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/quartier-labry/): 14 places · 47 km
- [Larnas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/larnas/): 40 places · 48 km
- [Avenue de la Clairette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/avenue-de-la-clairette/): 35 places · 57 km

And all of France, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

The best known: [Château de la Tourrette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-tourrette/), [Château de Soubeyran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-soubeyran/), [Pierregourde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-ruine-de-pierre-gourde/), [Fontaine de La Voulte-sur-Rhône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fontaine-giroud/), [Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Rompon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-rompon-restes/). In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.

### How do you get to Vernoux-en-Vivarais?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 101 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.8742%2C4.6545) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Vernoux-en-Vivarais as the destination and these 15 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).