Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Antrain

Antrain is a town in Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France, home to about 1,523 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 0 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alligator Bay (20 km), Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery (22 km) and Église Abbatiale (25 km).

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Antrain, Brittany
Antrain, Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Antrain at a glance

Location
Ille-et-Vilaine district, Brittany, France
Population
about 1,523
Coordinates
48.4603° N, 1.4835° W
Places within 50 km
48 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Antrain

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Forts & heritage near Antrain

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Château de Bonne-Fontaine (2 km); the best-known is Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Antrain

66 churches within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Église Saint-André (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Antrain

7 museums within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Maison D'artiste de la Grande Vigne (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Antrain

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Régionale du Marais de Sougéal (8 km); the best-known is Alligator Bay (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Antrain

6 parks within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Jardins de la Ballue (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Antrain

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Antrain. The closest is Phare du Cap Fréhel (83 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Antrain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Antrain
  2. 1 km Église Saint-André · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  3. 20 km Alligator Bay · nature spot, Manche
  4. 6 km Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery · heritage site, Manche
  5. 21 km Église Saint-Ouen · church, Ille-et-Vilaine
  6. 5 km Château de Bonne-Fontaine · heritage site, Ille-et-Vilaine
  7. 2 km Back to Antrain

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From travellers near Antrain

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How to reach Antrain

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    Within 15 km of Antrain

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Antrain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1886Château de Bonne-Fontaine (2 km)
    Churches2666Église Saint-André (1 km)
    Museums07Maison D'artiste de la Grande Vigne (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Réserve Naturelle Régionale du Marais de Sougéal (8 km)
    Parks26Jardins de la Ballue (6 km)
    Beaches & coast03Phare du Cap Fréhel (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Grande Île (65 km)

    Antrain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Antrain?

    Alligator Bay (nature spot, about 20 km), Église Saint-André (church, about 1 km), Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery (heritage site, about 22 km), Château de Bonne-Fontaine (heritage site, about 2 km), Église Saint-Ouen (church, about 4 km), Église Abbatiale (church, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Antrain?

    48 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 26 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Antrain?

    Château de Bonne-Fontaine, about 2 km by road; Château de la Rouërie (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Antrain?

    Église Saint-André, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Ouen (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Antrain?

    Maison D'artiste de la Grande Vigne, about 51 km by road; Château de Dinan (52 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Antrain?

    Start in Antrain, visit Église Saint-André, then Alligator Bay, then Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery, then Église Saint-Ouen, then Château de Bonne-Fontaine, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Antrain?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Antrain

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Antrain’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Antrain on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.