Charancieu tourism and travel guide

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Visit Charancieu: highlights and tourist information

Charancieu is situated in the Isere 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 Charancieu in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Chambery at 28 km and Belley at 28 km.

Charancieu, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Chambery

at 28 km (direction east), in the Savoie department

Chambery is a very lively university town which is very pleasant to visit and...

See Chambery guide

Belley

at 28 km (direction north-north-east), in the Ain department

The cathedral and adjacent historic centre are the highlight of your visit to Belley...

See Belley guide

Aix-les-Bains

at 32 km (direction east-north-east), in the Savoie department

Aix-les-Bains is one of the best preserved 'belle-epoque' spa towns in France...

See Aix-les-Bains guide

Cremieu

at 34 km (direction west-north-west)

With some of the most extensive medieval ramparts in France, Cremieu also has an...

See Cremieu guide

Grenoble

Ski resort at 39 km (direction south-south-east)

Known as the 'capital of the Alps', Grenoble has a great deal of interesting...

See Grenoble guide

Les-7-Laux

Ski resort at 41 km (direction east-south-east)

Its proximity to Grenoble means that the ski resort of Les 7-Laux is busy...

See Les-7-Laux guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 48 km (direction south-west)

The village of St Antoine l'Abbaye, best known for its abbey complex, is listed...

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Vizille

at 52 km (direction south-south-east)

Most visitors to Vizille are attracted by the Chateau de Vizille and its associated...

See Vizille guide

Perouges

Most Beautiful Village at 52 km (direction north-west), in the Ain department

The hillside walled town of perouges is among our favourite villages to be found...

See Perouges guide

Palais Ideal

at 53 km (direction west-south-west), in the Drome department

One of the most unusual monuments in France, the Palais-Idéal is a fantastic creation...

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Annecy

at 59 km (direction north-east), in the Haute-Savoie department

Annecy is a very lovely town with a great deal to enjoy, enhanced further...

See Annecy guide

Lake Annecy

Scenery at 60 km (direction north-east), in the Haute-Savoie department

The towns, villages and scenery around Lake Annecy make it an exceptional region to...

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Talloires

at 60 km (direction east-north-east), in the Haute-Savoie department

Talloires is one of the most lovely of the villages on the shores of...

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Menthon Saint Bernard

at 61 km (direction east-north-east), in the Haute-Savoie department

After exploring the quaint village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard you can hire a boat to explore...

See Menthon Saint Bernard guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Isere

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Reserve excursions near Charancieu

Map of places to visit near Charancieu

Markets in and near Charancieu

• Le Pont-de-Beauvoisin: market Monday (7km)
• Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers: market Wednesday (9km)
• La Tour-du-Pin: market Tuesday & Saturday (12km)
• Novalaise: market Wednesday & Sunday (17km)
• Voiron: market Wednesday (18km)
• Morestel: market Sunday (19km)
• Le Grand-Lemps: market Tuesday & Friday (19km)
• Saint-Laurent-du-Pont: market Thursday (20km)
• Moirans: market Saturday (22km)
• Bourgoin-Jallieu: market Thursday & Sunday (24km)

More information about Charancieu, Rhone-Alpes

Tourist attractions near Charancieu, France

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

Aquarium

• Aquarium du Lac du Bourget (30km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (48km)
• Perouges (52km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Cremieu (34km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Chartreuse (23km)
• Massif des Bauges (47km)

Remarkable gardens

• Les jardins du Prieuré (25km)
• Parc du château du Touvet (34km)
• Jardin du musée Hébert (38km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Chambery (27km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Mont Granier (28km)
• Mont Jalla (37km)
• Gorges du Fier (54km)

Amusement park / theme park

• Walibi Rhone Alpes (11km)

Towns of Art and history

• Grenoble (39km)
• Annecy (59km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Nances (18km)
• Morestel (19km)
• Aix-les-Bains (31km)
• Saint-Gervais (37km)
• Saint-Vulbas (41km)

Geography and distances

Charancieu is in the east of France at 39 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Charancieu is 443 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 14 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chimilin, Fitilieu, La Batie-Divisin, La Batie-Montgascon, Le Passage, Les Abrets, Montferrat, Paladru, Pressins, Romagnieu, Saint-Andre-le-Gaz, Saint-Ondras, Valencogne and Velanne.

This page in French: Visiter Charancieu