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Châteaugay

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Châteaugay

Châteaugay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sayat, 13km from Puy de Dome.

Châteaugay is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 3,138, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Châteaugay 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 Châteaugay to your route.

About Châteaugay

Châteaugay (French: [ʃɑtoɡɛ]; Auvergnat: Chasteugai) is a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in central France.

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What are the best things to do in Châteaugay?

Châteaugay 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 Châteaugay located?

Châteaugay is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.8512 latitude, 3.0848 longitude.

What is the population of Châteaugay?

Châteaugay has a population of approximately 3,138 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,138
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.8512, 3.0848

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 Châteaugay

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

L'Aventure Michelin

Michelin's flagship museum in its home town of Clermont-Ferrand, tracing 130+ years of tyres, guides and mobility - from early aeroplanes to the rail-riding Michelines and modern motorsport.

7 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Puy de Dome

A dormant volcanic dome rising to 1,465 meters in the Chaine des Puys, offering sweeping views over 80 volcanic cones in the Auvergne.

13 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Charade

Spectacular circuit wrapped around extinct volcanoes near Clermont-Ferrand, once dubbed the 'French Nurburgring'; its full 8 km lap hosted the French Grand Prix four times in the 1960s and 70s.

13 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Belvédère du Méandre de Queuille

Cliff-edge viewpoint behind Queuille's village church over an almost-closed loop of the Sioule river wrapped around a forested peninsula: an Auvergne panorama that stays remarkably crowd-free.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Châteaugay

  • 61 kmRoute Nationale 7The 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.

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 Châteaugay.

Blanzat

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 4,096

Cébazat

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 8,114

Marsat

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,203

Sayat

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 2,359

Ménétrol

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 1,758

Volvic

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 4,456

Mozac

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 3,507

Riom

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 20,142

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