Orne district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Gacé

Gacé is a town in Orne district, Normandy, France, home to about 2,163 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 2 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Temple for Peace (10 km), Vajradhara-Ling (10 km) and Abbaye de Saint-Évroult (15 km).

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Gacé, Normandy
Gacé, Orne district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gacé at a glance

Location
Orne district, Normandy, France
Population
about 2,163
Coordinates
48.7934° N, 0.2962° E
Places within 50 km
70 (70 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 Gacé

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gacé: 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 Gacé

105 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is Abbaye de Saint-Évroult (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Gacé

104 churches within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gacé

12 museums within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gacé

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Normandie-Maine (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Gacé

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is Deauville Beach (82 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gacé

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gacé. The closest is La Roche d'Oëtre (62 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Gacé

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gacé
  2. 16 km Haras National du Pin · heritage site, Orne
  3. 14 km Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel · museum, Orne
  4. 9 km Vajradhara-Ling · Buddhist site, Orne
  5. 1 km Temple for Peace · temple, Orne
  6. 23 km Abbaye de Saint-Évroult · heritage site, Orne
  7. 15 km Back to Gacé

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From travellers near Gacé

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gacé by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32105Abbaye de Saint-Évroult (15 km)
    Churches30104Église Saint-Martin (18 km)
    Museums212Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Normandie-Maine (37 km)
    Beaches & coast05Deauville Beach (82 km)
    Other attractions24Tiger Tank (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02La Roche d'Oëtre (62 km)
    Caves02Grotte de la Mansonnière (67 km)
    Parks02Parc Michel d'Ornano (80 km)
    Temples11Temple for Peace (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vajradhara-Ling (10 km)
    Treks11La Forêt d'Ecouves (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (87 km)

    Gacé: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gacé?

    Temple for Peace (temple, about 10 km), Vajradhara-Ling (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Abbaye de Saint-Évroult (heritage site, about 15 km), Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (museum, about 15 km), Haras National du Pin (heritage site, about 16 km), Château de Vimer (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gacé?

    Abbaye de Saint-Évroult, about 15 km by road; Haras National du Pin (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gacé?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 18 km by road; Église Saint-Gilles (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gacé?

    Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel, about 15 km by road; Jean De La Varende (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gacé?

    Start in Gacé, visit Haras National du Pin, then Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel, then Vajradhara-Ling, then Temple for Peace, then Abbaye de Saint-Évroult, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gacé?

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

    Towns near Gacé

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