Fons tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Ailhon at 2 km from Fons
Visit Fons: highlights and tourist information
Fons 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 Fons in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.
Popular places to visit nearby include Ailhon at 2 km and Aubenas at 6 km.
Fons, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Ailhon
at 2 km (direction north-north-west)The beauty of Ailhon is the chance to follow the footpaths through the forests...
See Ailhon guide
Aubenas
at 6 km (direction north-east)The Chateau d'Aubenas and the belvedere next to the castle are the highlight of...
See Aubenas guide
Vogue
Most Beautiful Village at 6 km (direction east-south-east)Dominated by its castle, the beautiful village of Vogue is one of our favourite...
See Vogue guide
Balazuc
Most Beautiful Village at 8 km (direction south-south-east)After exploring ancient Balazuc you descend further to reach the Ardeche river...
See Balazuc guide
Jaujac
at 9 km (direction west-north-west)The most unusual characteristic in Jaujac is the deep river gorge running through the...
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Meyras
at 13 km (direction north-west)Smaller than many of the Ardeche villages, you will see an ancient covered passageway...
See Meyras guide
Joyeuse
at 14 km (direction south-west)Explore the castle and medieval centre of Joyeuse - then head to the river...
See Joyeuse guide
Thueyts
at 14 km (direction north-west)Thueyts is more 'renovated' than many of the Ardeche 'villages of character' and has...
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Labeaume
at 15 km (direction south-south-west)Both the medieval village and the river beach combine to make Labeaume very rewarding...
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Antraigues-sur-Volane
at 15 km (direction south-south-west)Antraigues-sur-Volane is a small medieval perched village, with most activity centred around its central...
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Vallon Pont d'Arc
at 20 km (direction south-south-east)Because of the proximity to the Gorges de l'Ardeche and the lively holiday atmosphere...
See Vallon Pont d'Arc guide
Alba-la-Romaine
at 20 km (direction east)Larger than many of the Ardeche villages, Alba-la-Romaine also has a very picturesque historic...
See Alba-la-Romaine guide
Pont d'Arc
at 23 km (direction south-south-east)The small beach and beautiful setting make Pont d'Arc a very beautiful and popular...
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Naves
at 26 km (direction south-west)Stroll through the pretty village of Naves and you will see progressively more ancient...
See Naves guide
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Reserve excursions near Fons
Map of places to visit near Fons
Markets in and near Fons
- Aubenas: market Saturday (5km)
- Largentiere: market Tuesday (6km)
- Vals-les-Bains: market Thursday & Sunday (9km)
- Jaujac: market Tuesday & Friday (9km)
- Rosieres: market Monday - seasonal market only (13km)
- Joyeuse: market Wednesday (14km)
- Thueyts: market Friday (14km)
- Ruoms: market Friday (15km)
- Vallon Pont d'Arc: market Thursday (20km)
- Naves: market Saturday (26km)
More information about Fons, Rhone-Alpes
Tourist attractions near Fons, France
What to do at Fons? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Fons.
Grand sites of France
- Gorges du Gardon (9km)
- Gorges de l'Ardeche (20km)
- Aven d'Orgnac (30km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Vogue (6km)
- Balazuc (8km)
- Aigueze (35km)
- La Garde-Guerin (35km)
- Mirmande (41km)
- Pradelles (42km)
- La Roque-sur-Ceze (45km)
- Arlempdes (46km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Vals-les-Bains (10km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Monts d'Ardeche (16km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbatiale Sainte-Marie (Cruas) (34km)
- Eglise de Saint Michel (La Garde-Adhemar) (39km)
- Abbaye d'Aiguebelle (Montjoyer) (42km)
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame (Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux) (42km)
- Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (58km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin du mas de l'Abri (36km)
- Jardin des herbes (38km)
- Jardin du Tomple (39km)
- Parc Jouvet (58km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Viviers (29km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Tanargue (22km)
- Cascade du Ray-Pic (23km)
- Bois de Païolive (25km)
- Réserve naturelle nationale des Gorges de l'Ardèche (28km)
- Mont Gerbier de Jonc (31km)
- Grotte de Saint-Marcel (32km)
- Grotte de la Cocaliere (35km)
- Cascades du Sautadet (46km)
- Cascade de la Beaume (54km)
- Lac du Bouchet (57km)
Towns of Art and history
- Valence (58km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- La Ferme aux crocodiles (38km)
Geography and distances
Fons is in the southern-centre of France at 26 kilometres from Privas, the department capital (general information: Fons is 499 kilometres from Paris).
Geographical Information
Commune: Fons
Canton: Aubenas
Arrondissement: Privas
Department: Ardeche
Region: Rhone-Alpes
New region: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes
Postcode: 0
Distance to Fons
from Privas (prefecture): 26 km
from Paris: 499 km
from Calais: 732 km
from Nice: 253 km
from Bordeaux: 390 km
from Strasbourg: 515 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Fons from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 19 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ailhon, Aubenas, Chassiers, Chazeaux, Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas, Lanas, Largentiere, Lentilleres, Mercuer, Montreal, Rocher, Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas, Saint-Etienne-de-Fontbellon, Saint-Privat, Saint-Sernin, Tauriers, Ucel, Vinezac and Vogue.
This page in French: Visiter Fons