Places to visit near

Coutances

Coutances is a town in Manche district, Normandy, France of about 9,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Église Saint-Nicolas and Parc de L'évêque.

49.0454° N, 1.4452° WPop. 9,657

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Within 30 km24 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see218
Notable11
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Coutances

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:15 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Coutances
  2. Château de Gratotheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Maison de la Briquemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Château de Pirouheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Phare du Sénéquetbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Château de Regneville Sur Merheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Coutances
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Coutances?

Cathédrale Notre-Dame (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Nicolas (heritage site, about 1 km), Parc de L'évêque (park, about 1 km), Château de Gratot (heritage site, about 5 km), Château de Regneville Sur Mer (heritage site, about 11 km), Maison de la Brique (museum, about 19 km).

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

57 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 4 museums, 1 beach, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Coutances?

Église Saint-Nicolas, about 1 km by road; Statue de Lebrun (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Coutances?

Église Saint-Pierre, about 1 km by road; Chapelle du Lycée Lebrun (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Coutances?

Start in Coutances, visit Château de Gratot, then Maison de la Brique, then Château de Pirou, then Phare du Sénéquet, then Château de Regneville Sur Mer, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.