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Things to see in Chazelles-sur-Lyon (France): 13 places and when to go
Chazelles-sur-Lyon is a town in France, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), History (3), Food and drink (2). The best known are Château de Bouthéon, Crêt Malherbe and Château de Montrond. 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 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.6366, 4.3971
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (5) · History (3) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 55 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Crêt Malherbe, at 943 m.
What to see in Chazelles-sur-Lyon
The places in and around Chazelles-sur-Lyon, 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 BouthéonHistory15 km
- Crêt MalherbeMountain in France10 km
- Château de MontrondCastle in the commune of Montrond-les-Bains in the Loire département of France13 km
- hat museumMuseum in France275 m
- Chemin de Montaigne de Brussieu à FeursHiking11 km
- De Riverie à Saint-SymphorienHiking10 km
- De Saint-Symphorien à MontrottierHiking9.5 km
- De Yzeron à RiverieHiking14 km
- Ferme de la Quintillière - Bière BusardBrewery19 km
- La FarlodoiseBrewery265 m
- Parc Médiéval de Salva TerraWith kids8.5 km
- Porte de RiverieHistory4.4 km
- Via Lugdunum, Lyon to Le Puy-en-VelayHiking5.6 km
When to go to Chazelles-sur-Lyon
The best time to visit Chazelles-sur-Lyon 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
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. In April, 13 of the 13 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 Chazelles-sur-Lyon
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 55 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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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chazelles-sur-Lyon?
The best known: Château de Bouthéon, Crêt Malherbe, Château de Montrond, hat museum. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chazelles-sur-Lyon?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Chazelles-sur-Lyon?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 55 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chazelles-sur-Lyon as the destination and these 13 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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