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Chanac

Occitanie, France · Europe

About Chanac

Chanac is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Chirac, 17km from Gorges du Tarn.

Chanac is a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 1,212, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chanac sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chanac to your route.

About Chanac

Chanac (French pronunciation: [ʃanak]) is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.

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What are the best things to do in Chanac?

Chanac offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chanac located?

Chanac is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 44.4662 latitude, 3.3430 longitude.

What is the population of Chanac?

Chanac has a population of approximately 1,212 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,212
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
44.4662, 3.3430

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Chanac

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Gorges du Tarn

A serpentine 50 km limestone canyon where the road and river twist past cliff-top villages and kayakers.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mont Aigoual

The highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.

43 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Millau Viaduct

World's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France

50 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Viaduc de Garabit

Gustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Chanac

  • 43 kmMont AigoualThe highest summit of the Cévennes at 1,565 m, crowned by a weather observatory with vast horizons.
  • 50 kmMillau ViaductWorld's tallest bridge - a stunning feat of engineering in southern France
  • 58 kmViaduc de GarabitGustave Eiffel's crimson 1884 railway arch spanning 165 m across the Truyère gorge in the Cantal, a direct engineering ancestor of his tower and floodlit red at night; viewpoints sit just off the A75.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chanac.

Chirac

🇫🇷 France

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Montrodat

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11 km awayPop. 6,086

La Canourgue

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11 km awayPop. 2,126

Mende

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 14,837

Florac

🇫🇷 France

25 km awayPop. 1,921

Sévérac-le-Château

🇫🇷 France

27 km awayPop. 2,565

Aumont-Aubrac

🇫🇷 France

29 km awayPop. 1,106

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