Le Chalon tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye at 10 km from Le Chalon

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Visit Le Chalon: highlights and tourist information

Le Chalon is situated in the Drome 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 Le Chalon in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye at 10 km and Palais Ideal at 12 km.

Le Chalon, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Most Beautiful Village at 10 km (direction east), in the Isere department

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

See Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye guide

Palais Ideal

at 12 km (direction north-north-west)

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

See Palais Ideal guide

Romans-sur-Isere

at 12 km (direction south-south-west)

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

See Romans-sur-Isere guide

Collegiale Saint-Barnard of Romans-sur-Isère

Church at 13 km (direction south-south-west)

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

Tain-l'Hermitage

at 21 km (direction west-south-west)

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 22 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Tournon-sur-Rhone guide

Pont-en-Royans

at 22 km (direction east-south-east), in the Isere department

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

See Pont-en-Royans guide

Valence

at 29 km (direction south-west)

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

See Valence guide

Malleval

at 38 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire department

We found Malleval to be one of the loveliest villages in the Regional Natural...

See Malleval guide

Pelussin

at 43 km (direction west-north-west), in the Loire department

The Chateau de Virieu and the old market hall are among the highlights when...

See Pelussin guide

Vienne (town)

at 44 km (direction north-north-west), in the Isere department

The combination of both Roman and medieval monuments in Vienne make it one of...

See Vienne (town) guide

Crest

at 48 km (direction south)

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

See Crest guide

Desaignes

at 48 km (direction west-south-west), in the Ardeche department

The ramparts, medieval gateways and village centre are the highlights of your visit to...

See Desaignes guide

Privas

at 60 km (direction south-west), in the Ardeche department

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

See Privas guide

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

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Reserve excursions near Le Chalon

Map of places to visit near Le Chalon

Markets in and near Le Chalon

• Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse: market Monday (9km)
• Hauterives: market Tuesday (12km)
• Romans-sur-Isere: market Wednesday & Tuesday & Sunday & Saturday & Friday (13km)
• Saint-Marcellin: market Saturday (18km)
• Beaurepaire: market Wednesday (21km)
• Anneyron: market Tuesday (21km)
• Saint-Vallier: market Thursday (21km)
• Tain-l'Hermitage: market Saturday (21km)
• Tournon-sur-Rhone: market Saturday (23km)
• Saint-Rambert-d'Albon: market Friday (26km)

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Tourist attractions near Le Chalon, France

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

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye (10km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Vercors (37km)
• Pilat (47km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire (Valence) (29km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin japonais (20km)
• Parc Jouvet (29km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Grottes de Choranche (26km)
• Gorges de la Bourne (29km)
• Cascade du Moulin-Marquis (29km)
• Oeillon Crest (46km)
• Perdrix Crest (48km)
• Mont Aiguille (50km)

Towns of Art and history

• Valence (29km)
• Vienne (44km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Montelier (25km)
• Saint-Gervais (31km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (59km)

Geography and distances

Le Chalon is in the south-east of France at 29 kilometres from Valence, the department capital (general information: Le Chalon is 461 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

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

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Arthemonay, Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, Crepol, Geyssans, Marges, Miribel, Montchenu, Montmiral, Parnans, Saint-Bonnet-de-Valclerieux, Saint-Laurent-d'Onay and Saint-Michel-sur-Savasse.

This page in French: Visiter Le Chalon