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Visit Baix: highlights and tourist information

Baix is situated in the Ardeche department and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Baix in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Mirmande at 6 km and Privas at 13 km.

Baix, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Mirmande

Most Beautiful Village at 6 km (direction east), in the Drome department

The medieval vilage of Mirmande retains its original ramparts and it really is one...

See Mirmande guide

Privas

at 13 km (direction west)

Privas is not a major destination but a visit is leasant when you are...

See Privas guide

Montelimar

at 17 km (direction south), in the Drome department

The town of Montelimar is famous worldwide for its nougat - be sure to...

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Puygiron

at 20 km (direction south-south-east), in the Drome department

The small castle and pretty gardens add further to the charm of the small...

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Crest

at 21 km (direction east), in the Drome department

The castle keep and its views are the most unmissable highlight when you visit...

See Crest guide

Alba-la-Romaine

at 22 km (direction south-west)

Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic...

See Alba-la-Romaine guide

Viviers

at 26 km (direction south-south-west)

The town of Viviers contains some interesting buildings and a nice view across the...

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Valence

at 27 km (direction north-north-east), in the Drome department

Although the famous local vineyards are the main attraction there is a great deal...

See Valence guide

Le Poet-Laval

Most Beautiful Village at 28 km (direction south-east), in the Drome department

The cobbled streets of ancient Le Poet-Laval are pedestrianized, which adds further to the...

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Aubenas

at 31 km (direction west-south-west)

The Chateau d'Aubenas and the belvedere next to the castle are the highlight of...

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Antraigues-sur-Volane

at 32 km (direction west)

Antraigues-sur-Volane is a small medieval perched village, with most activity centred around its central...

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Saint-Montan

at 32 km (direction south-south-west)

Climbing the steep cobbled streets to the castle at the top of the village...

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Vogue

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction west-south-west)

Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...

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Grignan

at 34 km (direction south-south-east), in the Drome department

As well as the castle that dominates the hillside village of Grignan you will...

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Reserve excursions near Baix

Map of places to visit near Baix

Markets in and near Baix

• Loriol-sur-Drome: market Friday (6km)
• Livron-sur-Drome: market Tuesday (9km)
• La Voulte-sur-Rhone: market Friday (10km)
• Privas: market Wednesday & Saturday & (13km)
• Montelimar: market Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday & Friday (17km)
• Etoile-sur-Rhone: market Wednesday (17km)
• Portes-les-Valence: market Thursday (19km)
• Le Teil: market Thursday (20km)
• Crest: market Tuesday & Saturday (20km)
• Vernoux-en-Vivarais: market Thursday (22km)

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Tourist attractions near Baix, France

What to do at Baix? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Baix.

Grand sites of France

• Gorges du Gardon (45km)
• Gorges de l'Ardeche (46km)
• Aven d'Orgnac (52km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Mirmande (6km)
• Vogue (33km)
• Balazuc (38km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (21km)
• Vals-les-Bains (32km)
• Nyons (49km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Monts d'Ardeche (37km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (6km)
• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (26km)
• Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (27km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (36km)
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (40km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc Jouvet (27km)
• Jardin des herbes (35km)
• Jardin japonais (36km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Viviers (26km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Cascade du Ray-Pic (41km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (45km)
• Grotte de Saint-Marcel (46km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (47km)
• Bois de Païolive (58km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (27km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (33km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• La Ferme aux crocodiles (40km)

Geography and distances

Baix is in the southern-centre of France at 13 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Baix is 496 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Baix from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cliousclat, Le Pouzin, Les Tourrettes, Loriol-sur-Drome, Mirmande, Rompon, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban, Saint-Lager-Bressac, Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomerac, Saint-Vincent-de-Barres and Saulce-sur-Rhone.

This page in French: Visiter Baix