Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Avion

Avion is a town in Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 18,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 23 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 16 museums and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (3 km), Louvre Lens (4 km) and Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (4 km).

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Avion, Hauts-de-France
Avion, Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avion at a glance

Location
Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 18,470
Coordinates
50.4104° N, 2.8305° E
Places within 50 km
96 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Avion

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Churches near Avion

106 churches within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Avion

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Avion

32 museums within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Louvre Lens (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avion

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Canadian National Vimy Memorial (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Avion

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Jardin de la Faculté de Pharmacie (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Avion

10 parks within 100 km of Avion. The closest is Parc d'Olhain (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Avion

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Avion
  2. 3 km Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières · monument, Pas-de-Calais
  3. 5 km Louvre Lens · museum, Pas-de-Calais
  4. 2 km Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont · church, Pas-de-Calais
  5. 6 km The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial · monument, Pas-de-Calais
  6. 5 km Canadian National Vimy Memorial · monument, Pas-de-Calais
  7. 7 km Back to Avion

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avion by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches23106Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3187Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (3 km)
    Museums1632Louvre Lens (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints320Canadian National Vimy Memorial (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens615Jardin de la Faculté de Pharmacie (33 km)
    Other attractions1014Monchy-le-Preux Newfoundland Memorial (20 km)
    Parks410Parc d'Olhain (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Mosquée Al Imane (35 km)
    Buddhist sites22Abbaye de Belval (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Dikkebusvijver (57 km)

    Avion: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avion?

    Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (monument, about 3 km), Louvre Lens (museum, about 4 km), Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (church, about 4 km), Canadian National Vimy Memorial (monument, about 7 km), The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial (monument, about 10 km), Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Avion?

    Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont, about 4 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Avion?

    Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières, about 3 km by road; Mont St. Éloi Abbey Ruins (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Avion?

    Louvre Lens, about 4 km by road; Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avion?

    Start in Avion, visit Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières, then Louvre Lens, then Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont, then The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial, then Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avion?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Avion

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