Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Authie

Authie is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 1,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 6 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Église Saint-Vigor (1 km), Abbaye d'Ardenne (2 km) and Chapelle de l'Ortial (4 km).

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

Authie at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 1,034
Coordinates
49.2062° N, 0.4319° W
Places within 50 km
136 (136 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 Authie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Authie: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Authie

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Château de Lasson (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Authie

108 churches within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Église Saint-Vigor (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Authie

16 museums within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Authie

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Sword Beach (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Authie

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Jardin Botanique (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Authie

6 parks within 100 km of Authie. The closest is Vallée des Jardins (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Authie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Authie
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Vigor · church, Calvados
  3. 4 km Chapelle de l'Ortial · church, Calvados
  4. 3 km Château de Lasson · heritage site, Calvados
  5. 9 km Monastère des Bénédictines · heritage site, Calvados
  6. 2 km Vallée des Jardins · park, Calvados
  7. 6 km Back to Authie

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How to reach Authie

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    Within 15 km of Authie

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Authie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58118Château de Lasson (5 km)
    Churches57108Église Saint-Vigor (1 km)
    Museums616Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs (7 km)
    Beaches & coast512Sword Beach (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Jardin Botanique (28 km)
    Parks26Vallée des Jardins (6 km)
    Other attractions35Abbaye d'Ardenne (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mont Pinçon (37 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (67 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vajradhara-Ling (78 km)
    Temples01Temple for Peace (78 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (100 km)

    Authie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Authie?

    Église Saint-Vigor (church, about 1 km), Abbaye d'Ardenne (attraction, about 2 km), Chapelle de l'Ortial (church, about 4 km), Château de Lasson (heritage site, about 5 km), Monastère des Bénédictines (heritage site, about 5 km), Vallée des Jardins (park, about 6 km).

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

    136 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 6 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Authie?

    Château de Lasson, about 5 km by road; Monastère des Bénédictines (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Authie?

    Église Saint-Vigor, about 1 km by road; Chapelle de l'Ortial (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Authie?

    Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs, about 7 km by road; Mémorial Pégasus (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Authie?

    Start in Authie, visit Église Saint-Vigor, then Chapelle de l'Ortial, then Château de Lasson, then Monastère des Bénédictines, then Vallée des Jardins, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Authie?

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

    Towns near Authie

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