Marne district, Grand Est, France

Places to visit near Ay

Ay is a town in Marne district, Grand Est, France, home to about 4,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 29 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Champagne Perrier Jouët (4 km), Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (5 km) and Côte des Blancs (13 km).

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Ay, Grand Est
Ay, Marne district, Grand Est, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ay at a glance

Location
Marne district, Grand Est, France
Population
about 4,362
Coordinates
49.0546° N, 4.0034° E
Places within 50 km
46 (46 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 Ay

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Churches near Ay

146 churches within 100 km of Ay. The closest is Église Saint-Memmie (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ay

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ay. The closest is Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ay

8 museums within 100 km of Ay. The closest is Tombeau de Saint Rémi (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ay

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ay. The closest is Arboretum (58 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ay
  2. 5 km Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · heritage site, Aisne
  3. 21 km Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul · church, Marne
  4. 17 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Marne
  5. 6 km Église Saint-Memmie · church, Marne
  6. 7 km Côte des Blancs · viewpoint, Aisne
  7. 13 km Back to Ay

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How to reach Ay

    All places near Ay by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches29146Église Saint-Memmie (20 km)
    Forts & heritage1282Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (5 km)
    Museums38Tombeau de Saint Rémi (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Arboretum (58 km)
    Other attractions12Champagne Perrier Jouët (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Côte des Blancs (13 km)
    Parks01Arboretum de Varennes-en-Argonne (94 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac du Der-Chantecoq (98 km)

    Ay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ay?

    Champagne Perrier Jouët (attraction, about 4 km), Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site) (heritage site, about 5 km), Côte des Blancs (viewpoint, about 13 km), Église Saint-Memmie (church, about 20 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 21 km), Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul (church, about 25 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 attraction, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Ay?

    Église Saint-Memmie, about 20 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ay?

    Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site), about 5 km by road; Fort de la Pompelle (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ay?

    Tombeau de Saint Rémi, about 26 km by road; Duduchothèque (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ay?

    Start in Ay, visit Épernay (Samian Ware Discovery Site), then Église Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, then Église Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Memmie, then Côte des Blancs, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ay?

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

    Towns near Ay

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