Montfaucon-en-Velay tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez at 12 km from Montfaucon-en-Velay

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Visit Montfaucon-en-Velay: highlights and tourist information

Montfaucon-en-Velay is situated in the Haute-Loire 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 Montfaucon-en-Velay in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Popular places to visit nearby include Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez at 12 km and Desaignes at 26 km.

Montfaucon-en-Velay, France: places to visit and attractions

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

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Most Beautiful Village at 12 km (direction north-east), in the Loire department

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, now a 'most beautiful village in France' is unusual because it started life...

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Desaignes

at 26 km (direction south-east), in the Ardeche department

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

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Saint-Etienne

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

Originally an industrial town, regeneration of the Place Jean Jaures, the cathedral and the...

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Le Puy-en-Velay

at 37 km (direction west-south-west)

The town of Le Puy-en-Velay is very interesting to visit and an important pilgrimage...

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Pelussin

at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Loire department

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

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Malleval

at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Loire department

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

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Tournon-sur-Rhone

at 43 km (direction east-south-east), in the Ardeche department

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

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Tain-l'Hermitage

at 43 km (direction east-south-east), in the Drome department

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

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Arlempdes

Most Beautiful Village at 47 km (direction south-west)

Arlempdes is a very small village but the character of the village, the ruined...

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Allegre

at 47 km (direction west)

Be sure to climb to the castle above Allegre to see the views after...

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La Chaise-Dieu

at 51 km (direction west-north-west)

The church, cloisters and Danse Macabre fresco in the abbey are the major attraction...

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Valence

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

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

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Privas

at 55 km (direction south-south-east), in the Ardeche department

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

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Pradelles

Most Beautiful Village at 57 km (direction south-west)

Both the picturesque historic village centre and the lovely viwes make Pradelles a highlight...

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Reserve excursions near Montfaucon-en-Velay

Map of places to visit near Montfaucon-en-Velay

Markets in and near Montfaucon-en-Velay

Market days in Montfaucon-en-Velay: weekly market: Wednesday;

• Montfaucon-en-Velay: market Wednesday (0km)
• Raucoules: market Saturday (1km)
• Dunieres: market Friday (4km)
• Lapte: market Sunday (8km)
• Riotord: market Friday (9km)
• Grazac: market Sunday (10km)
• Saint-Victor-Malescours: market Saturday (12km)
• Saint-Didier-en-Velay: market Wednesday & Sunday (13km)
• Le Chambon-sur-Lignon: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (14km)
• Le Chambon-sur-Lignon: market Wednesday & Saturday (14km)

More information about Montfaucon-en-Velay, Auvergne

Tourist attractions near Montfaucon-en-Velay, France

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

Heritage sites

• Le Puy-en-Velay cathédrale Notre-Dame (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)
• Le Puy-en-Velay Hotel-Dieu St Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (37km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Arlempdes (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Le Puy-en-Velay (37km)
• Ambert (60km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Pilat (31km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Prieuré de Saint Julien (Saint-Julien-Chapteuil) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Georges (Saint-Paulien) (39km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin de l’écomusée (37km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Perdrix Crest (30km)
• Oeillon Crest (33km)
• Mont Gerbier de Jonc (39km)
• Cascade de la Beaume (43km)
• Lac du Bouchet (51km)
• Col des Pradeaux (53km)

Towns of Art and history

• Saint-Etienne (30km)
• Vienne (58km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Saint-Galmier (45km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine (46km)

Geography and distances

Montfaucon-en-Velay is in the southern-centre of France at 37 kilometres from Le Puy-en-Velay, the department capital (general information: Montfaucon-en-Velay is 434 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Montfaucon-en-Velay from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 4 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Chenereilles, Dunieres, Montregard and Raucoules.

This page in French: Visiter Montfaucon-en-Velay