Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Argences

Argences is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 3,405 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 4 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Château de Coupigny (5 km), Abbaye Saint-Martin (8 km) and Château de Canon (9 km).

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Argences, Normandy
Argences, Calvados district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Argences at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 3,405
Coordinates
49.1264° N, 0.1664° W
Places within 50 km
144 (144 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Argences

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Forts & heritage near Argences

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Château de Coupigny (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Argences

109 churches within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Chapelle Saint-Michel (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Argences

13 museums within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Mémorial Pégasus (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Argences

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Phare de Ouistreham (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Argences

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Argences

5 parks within 100 km of Argences. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Argences

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Argences
  2. 5 km Château de Coupigny · heritage site, Calvados
  3. 6 km Château de Canon · heritage site, Calvados
  4. 11 km Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge · heritage site, Calvados
  5. 7 km Château de Victot · heritage site, Calvados
  6. 15 km Abbaye Saint-Martin · heritage site, Calvados
  7. 8 km Back to Argences

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How to reach Argences

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Argences by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage62123Château de Coupigny (5 km)
    Churches63109Chapelle Saint-Michel (16 km)
    Museums413Mémorial Pégasus (19 km)
    Beaches & coast511Phare de Ouistreham (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Zoo de Cerza (44 km)
    Other attractions46Abbaye d'Ardenne (25 km)
    Parks25Parc Michel d'Ornano (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23La Roche d'Oëtre (46 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (29 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vajradhara-Ling (52 km)
    Temples01Temple for Peace (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (55 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (81 km)

    Argences: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Argences?

    Château de Coupigny (heritage site, about 5 km), Abbaye Saint-Martin (heritage site, about 8 km), Château de Canon (heritage site, about 9 km), Château de Victot (heritage site, about 15 km), Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge (heritage site, about 16 km), Chapelle Saint-Michel (church, about 16 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 4 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Argences?

    Château de Coupigny, about 5 km by road; Abbaye Saint-Martin (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Argences?

    Chapelle Saint-Michel, about 16 km by road; Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Argences?

    Mémorial Pégasus, about 19 km by road; Musée des Beaux Arts (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Argences?

    Start in Argences, visit Château de Coupigny, then Château de Canon, then Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge, then Château de Victot, then Abbaye Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Argences?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Argences

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