Avesnes-le-Sec, Hauts-de-FranceBattle of Mont Houy (1918)Château de SellesChâteau de LignyChâteau d'EsnesChapelle Saint-ÉloiBourlon Wood Canadian Memorial
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Avesnes-le-Sec

Avesnes-le-Sec is a town in Hauts-de-France, France of about 1,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit: 12 churches, 17 forts & heritage and 2 museums. The must-see places are Battle of Mont Houy (1918), Château de Selles and Chapelle des Jésuites.

50.2510° N, 3.3777° EPop. 1,309

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km44
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Battle of Mont Houy (1918), attraction near Avesnes-le-Sec
Must-see

Battle of Mont Houy (1918)

Attraction · 16 km · Nord

Château de Selles, heritage site near Avesnes-le-Sec
Must-see

Château de Selles

Heritage site · 16 km · Nord

Chapelle des Jésuites, church near Avesnes-le-Sec
Must-see

Chapelle des Jésuites

Church · 17 km · Nord

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One day from Avesnes-le-Sec

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:44 pm

109 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Avesnes-le-Sec
  2. Château de Lignyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château d'Esnesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de Sellesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Chapelle Saint-Éloiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escautnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Avesnes-le-Sec
Today’s loopAvesnes-le-SecStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Avesnes-le-Sec?

Battle of Mont Houy (1918) (attraction, about 16 km), Château de Selles (heritage site, about 16 km), Chapelle des Jésuites (church, about 17 km), Musée de Cambrai (museum, about 17 km), Château de Ligny (heritage site, about 21 km), Château d'Esnes (heritage site, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Avesnes-le-Sec?

44 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest church to Avesnes-le-Sec?

Chapelle des Jésuites, about 17 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Avesnes-le-Sec?

Château de Selles, about 16 km by road; Château de Ligny (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Avesnes-le-Sec?

Start in Avesnes-le-Sec, visit Château de Ligny, then Château d'Esnes, then Château de Selles, then Chapelle Saint-Éloi, then Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.