Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Charlieu sits on the route: 5 minutes from Chandon, 48km from Abbey of Cluny.
Charlieu is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 3,758, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Charlieu 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 Charlieu to your route.
Charlieu (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁljø] ; Arpitan: Charluè) is a commune in the Loire department at the northern end of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is home to Charlieu Abbey.
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Charlieu is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1620 latitude, 4.1723 longitude.
Charlieu has a population of approximately 3,758 people, making it a town in France.
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Full driving guide for France3 notable places within an hour's drive.
historic highway
The legendary 'Route des Vacances' from Paris to the Riviera, immortalised in song by Charles Trenet. Lapalisse, pinned here, still celebrates the N7's golden age with a retro traffic-jam festival.
42 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
The ruins of what was once the largest church in Christendom, the powerful Benedictine mother abbey that shaped medieval Europe.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Unique French park combining an amusement park with a wildlife zoo and safari in the Auvergne region.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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