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Things to see in Villefranche-sur-Saône (France): 23 places and when to go
Villefranche-sur-Saône is a town in France, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Hiking (7), Food and drink (5). The best known are Basilique d'Ars, Château du Sou and Château de Fléchères. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.998, 4.73
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Hiking (7) · Food and drink (5) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 41 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- signal de Saint-Bonnet, at 690 m.
What to see in Villefranche-sur-Saône
The places in and around Villefranche-sur-Saône, 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.
- Basilique d'ArsBasilica located in Ain, in France7.2 km
- Château du SouConverted castle in Lacenas, France7.3 km
- Château de FléchèresCastel located in Ain, in France4.3 km
- Château de MontmelasCastle8.5 km
- Saint-Bernard CastleCastle in France6.0 km
- FossileaGarden in France14 km
- Castle of ArginyFrench castle10.0 km
- Château de JuisCastle9.4 km
- signal de Saint-BonnetMountain in France10 km
- Beaujolais au Bugey, de Sainte-Paule à TrévouxHiking7.3 km
- Brasserie KachmarBrewery5.0 km
- De Bagnols à LozanneHiking14 km
- De Liergues à RivoletHiking7.6 km
- De Lozanne à MarcyHiking13 km
- De Marcy à LierguesHiking7.2 km
- De Rivolet à OingtHiking11 km
- Domaine des ForêtsWinery9.9 km
- Domaine du Champs FleuryWinery11 km
- L'AffoleuseBrewery7.1 km
- La Coupe d'orWikimedia disambiguation page1.2 km
- Le NautileWith kids5 m
- Terre de BièresBrewery2.3 km
- Tour des Pierres Dorées en BeaujolaisHiking13 km
When to go to Villefranche-sur-Saône
The best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Saône 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.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. In April, 23 of the 23 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 41 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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- Bussières10 places40 km
- Bourg-en-Bresse18 places45 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villefranche-sur-Saône?
The best known: Basilique d'Ars, Château du Sou, Château de Fléchères, Château de Montmelas, Saint-Bernard Castle. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Saône?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Villefranche-sur-Saône?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 41 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villefranche-sur-Saône as the destination and these 23 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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