Chatelus tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pont-en-Royans at 3 km from Chatelus

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Visit Chatelus: highlights and tourist information

Chatelus 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 Chatelus in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pont-en-Royans at 3 km and Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye at 18 km.

Chatelus, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Pont-en-Royans

at 3 km (direction west-north-west)

The centre of Pont-en-Royans, with medieval houses along the cliffs above the river gorge,...

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 18 km (direction north-west)

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

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Romans-sur-Isere

at 25 km (direction west), in the Drome department

The Collegiale church of Saint-Bernard is the highlight of a visit to the large...

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Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère

Church at 26 km (direction west), in the Drome department

The collegiale church in Romans-sur-Isere is a 12th-13th century church with medieval artworks...

See Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère guide

Grenoble

Ski resort at 31 km (direction east-north-east)

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

See Grenoble guide

Vizille

at 31 km (direction east)

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

See Vizille guide

Palais Ideal

at 35 km (direction west-north-west), in the Drome department

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

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Mens

at 40 km (direction east-south-east)

The small town of Mens is quite isolated but certainly worth exploring if you...

See Mens guide

Valence

at 40 km (direction west-south-west), in the Drome department

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

See Valence guide

Tain-l'Hermitage

at 42 km (direction west), in the Drome department

A town for gourmands, Tain-l'Hermitage is visited for its excellent local chocolates and the...

See Tain-l'Hermitage guide

Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 42 km (direction west), in the Ardeche department

In Tournon-sur-Rhone there are several interesting monuments to explore and also the Eden Parc...

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Crest

at 46 km (direction south-west), in the Drome department

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

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Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette

Church at 53 km (direction east-south-east)

The church and mountainous setting of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette are the second most important pilgrimage destination...

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Les-7-Laux

Ski resort at 56 km (direction east-north-east)

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

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

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Reserve excursions near Chatelus

Map of places to visit near Chatelus

Markets in and near Chatelus

• La Chapelle-en-Vercors: market Saturday - seasonal market only (10km)
• Saint-Marcellin: market Saturday (11km)
• Villard-de-Lans: market Wednesday (14km)
• Autrans: market Wednesday (19km)
• Vif: market Friday (23km)
• Romans-sur-Isere: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday & Friday (25km)
• Le Pont-de-Claix: market Sunday (26km)
• Tullins: market Saturday (29km)
• Fontaine: market Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday & Saturday (29km)
• Echirolles: market Thursday & Sunday & Friday (29km)

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Tourist attractions near Chatelus, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (18km)
• Mirmande (58km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Crest (46km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (16km)
• Chartreuse (50km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (41km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du château de Vizille (31km)
• Jardin du musée Hébert (33km)
• Jardin japonais (36km)
• Parc Jouvet (40km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grottes de Choranche (3km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (4km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (5km)
• Mont Aiguille (28km)
• Mont Jalla (32km)
• Ruines de Séchilienne (34km)
• Cirque d'Archiane (36km)

Towns of Art and history

• Grenoble (31km)
• Valence (40km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Saint-Gervais (18km)
• Montelier (30km)

Geography and distances

Chatelus is in the east of France at 31 kilometres from Grenoble, the department capital (general information: Chatelus is 481 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 10 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Auberives-en-Royans, Choranche, Echevis, Pont-en-Royans, Presles, Saint-Andre-en-Royans, Saint-Julien-en-Vercors, Saint-Laurent-en-Royans, Saint-Martin-en-Vercors and Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans.

This page in French: Visiter Chatelus