Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Canon

Canon is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 4,926 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 4 museums and 4 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Château de Canon (1 km), Château de Coupigny (7 km) and Château de Carel (10 km).

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Canon at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 4,926
Coordinates
49.0738° N, 0.0922° W
Places within 50 km
144 (144 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 Canon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canon: 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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Forts & heritage near Canon

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Château de Canon (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Canon

110 churches within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Église Saint-Étienne (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Canon

14 museums within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Mémorial Pégasus (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Canon

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Phare de Ouistreham (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canon

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Canon

5 parks within 100 km of Canon. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Canon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canon
  2. 1 km Château de Canon · heritage site, Calvados
  3. 6 km Château de Coupigny · heritage site, Calvados
  4. 15 km Château de Carel · heritage site, Calvados
  5. 13 km Église Saint-Étienne · church, Calvados
  6. 2 km Château de Mont-à-la-Vigne · heritage site, Calvados
  7. 12 km Back to Canon

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How to reach Canon

    All places near Canon by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage62121Château de Canon (1 km)
    Churches64110Église Saint-Étienne (10 km)
    Museums414Mémorial Pégasus (29 km)
    Beaches & coast411Phare de Ouistreham (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Zoo de Cerza (39 km)
    Other attractions36Abbaye de Saint-André-de-Gouffern (30 km)
    Parks25Parc Michel d'Ornano (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13La Roche d'Oëtre (43 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (39 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vajradhara-Ling (42 km)
    Temples11Temple for Peace (43 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (57 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (72 km)

    Canon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canon?

    Château de Canon (heritage site, about 1 km), Château de Coupigny (heritage site, about 7 km), Château de Carel (heritage site, about 10 km), Église Saint-Étienne (church, about 10 km), Château de Mont-à-la-Vigne (heritage site, about 12 km), Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 64 churches, 4 museums, 4 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canon?

    Château de Canon, about 1 km by road; Château de Coupigny (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canon?

    Église Saint-Étienne, about 10 km by road; Église Saint-Aubin (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Canon?

    Mémorial Pégasus, about 29 km by road; Musée des Beaux Arts (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canon?

    Start in Canon, visit Château de Canon, then Château de Coupigny, then Château de Carel, then Église Saint-Étienne, then Château de Mont-à-la-Vigne, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canon?

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

    Towns near Canon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Canon’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.