Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Bavent

Bavent is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 1,795 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 61 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 7 museums and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Église Saint-Pierre (4 km), Abbaye Saint-Martin (7 km) and Mémorial Pégasus (8 km).

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

Bavent at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 1,795
Coordinates
49.2300° N, 0.1867° W
Places within 50 km
156 (156 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 Bavent

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bavent: 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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Things to see near Bavent, by type

Forts & heritage near Bavent

122 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bavent

107 churches within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bavent

14 museums within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Mémorial Pégasus (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Bavent

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Phare de Ouistreham (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bavent

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Bavent

5 parks within 100 km of Bavent. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bavent

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bavent
  2. 9 km Phare de Ouistreham · beach, Calvados
  3. 6 km Mémorial Pégasus · museum, Calvados
  4. 1 km Château de Bénouville · heritage site, Calvados
  5. 5 km Église Saint-Pierre · heritage site, Calvados
  6. 9 km Abbaye Saint-Martin · heritage site, Calvados
  7. 7 km Back to Bavent

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From travellers near Bavent

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How to reach Bavent

    All places near Bavent by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bavent by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage61122Église Saint-Pierre (4 km)
    Churches70107Église Notre-Dame (11 km)
    Museums714Mémorial Pégasus (8 km)
    Beaches & coast712Phare de Ouistreham (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Zoo de Cerza (46 km)
    Other attractions36Abbaye d'Ardenne (21 km)
    Parks35Parc Michel d'Ornano (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Mont Pinçon (54 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (17 km)
    Buddhist sites02Vajradhara-Ling (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Vieux Bassin (46 km)
    Temples01Temple for Peace (65 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (95 km)

    Bavent: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bavent?

    Église Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 4 km), Abbaye Saint-Martin (heritage site, about 7 km), Mémorial Pégasus (museum, about 8 km), Château de Bénouville (heritage site, about 9 km), Phare de Ouistreham (beach, about 9 km), Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella (museum, about 10 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 61 forts & heritage, 70 churches, 7 museums, 7 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bavent?

    Église Saint-Pierre, about 4 km by road; Abbaye Saint-Martin (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bavent?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 11 km by road; Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bavent?

    Mémorial Pégasus, about 8 km by road; Ancien Poste de Direction de Tir de Riva-Bella (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bavent?

    Start in Bavent, visit Phare de Ouistreham, then Mémorial Pégasus, then Château de Bénouville, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Abbaye Saint-Martin, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bavent?

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

    Towns near Bavent

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