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Nantua

Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe

About Nantua

Nantua is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Montréal-la-Cluse, 54km from Lake Annecy.

Nantua is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 4,269, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nantua 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 Nantua to your route.

About Nantua

Nantua (French pronunciation: [nɑ̃tɥa] ; Arpitan: Nantuat) is a commune in and subprefecture of the Ain département in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. The commune of Nantua comprises the glacial Lac de Nantua. Located in the Haut-Bugey historical region, among the southern foothills of the Jura

Read more Mountains, it is famous for its fresh-water fish and crayfish.

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Where is Nantua located?

Nantua is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1534 latitude, 5.6060 longitude.

What is the population of Nantua?

Nantua has a population of approximately 4,269 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
4,269
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Rhône-Alpes
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.1534, 5.6060

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 Nantua

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Col du Grand Colombier

A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Pérouges

Walled medieval weavers' town on a hilltop 35 km from Lyon, its cobbled lanes and stone houses so intact that film crews use it as a ready-made Middle Ages set; try the warm galette pérougienne on the main square.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Annecy

Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Nantua

  • 29 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
  • 71 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 74 kmCol des AravisA 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.

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 Nantua.

Montréal-la-Cluse

🇫🇷 France

4 km awayPop. 3,997

Saint-Martin-du-Frêne

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 1,149

Martignat

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,399

Groissiat

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,011

Izernore

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,822

Bellignat

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 4,128

Oyonnax

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 25,697

Châtillon-en-Michaille

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 2,668

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