Eure district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Bernay

Bernay is a town in Eure district, Normandy, France, home to about 12,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 1 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Sainte-Croix (1 km), Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture (1 km) and Église Saint-Pierre (8 km).

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Bernay, Normandy
Bernay, Eure district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bernay at a glance

Location
Eure district, Normandy, France
Population
about 12,399
Coordinates
49.0889° N, 0.5986° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 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 Bernay

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Forts & heritage near Bernay

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Château de Beaumesnil (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bernay

111 churches within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Église Sainte-Croix (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bernay

20 museums within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Jean De La Varende (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bernay

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Bernay

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Feu de Quillebeuf (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Bernay

6 parks within 100 km of Bernay. The closest is Le Colombier (72 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Bernay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bernay
  2. 1 km Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture · church, Eure
  3. 14 km Jean De La Varende · museum, Eure
  4. 16 km Château de Beaumesnil · heritage site, Eure
  5. 15 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Eure
  6. 8 km Église Sainte-Croix · church, Eure
  7. 0 km Back to Bernay

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How to reach Bernay

    All places near Bernay by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bernay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27118Château de Beaumesnil (15 km)
    Churches30111Église Sainte-Croix (1 km)
    Museums120Jean De La Varende (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Zoo de Cerza (29 km)
    Beaches & coast08Feu de Quillebeuf (54 km)
    Parks06Le Colombier (72 km)
    Other attractions24Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bec (22 km)
    Caves03Grottes de l'Anguillère (89 km)
    Buddhist sites12Vajradhara-Ling (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Les Jardins D'étretat (93 km)
    Temples11Temple for Peace (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (57 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (88 km)

    Bernay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bernay?

    Église Sainte-Croix (church, about 1 km), Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 8 km), Château de Beaumesnil (heritage site, about 15 km), Jean De La Varende (museum, about 15 km), Château de Bonneville (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bernay?

    Château de Beaumesnil, about 15 km by road; Château de Bonneville (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bernay?

    Église Sainte-Croix, about 1 km by road; Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bernay?

    Jean De La Varende, about 15 km by road; Musée d'Art-Histoire-Archéologie (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bernay?

    Start in Bernay, visit Basilique Notre-Dame de la Couture, then Jean De La Varende, then Château de Beaumesnil, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Église Sainte-Croix, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bernay?

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

    Towns near Bernay

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