Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Gan

Gan is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 5,373 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (9 km), Château de Pau (9 km) and Musée Bernadotte (10 km).

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Gan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Gan, Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gan at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 5,373
Coordinates
43.2285° N, 0.3871° W
Places within 50 km
43 (43 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Gan

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Churches near Gan

66 churches within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gan

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Château de Pau (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gan

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Col de Marie-Blanque (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gan

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Lac de Castet (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Gan

9 caves within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gan

8 museums within 100 km of Gan. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gan
  2. 9 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 1 km Château de Pau · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 1 km Musée Bernadotte · museum, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 1 km Parc Lawrance · park, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 2 km Église Notre-Dame · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 11 km Back to Gan

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How to reach Gan

    All places near Gan by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1566Église Saint-Martin (9 km)
    Forts & heritage561Château de Pau (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints754Col de Marie-Blanque (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs630Lac de Castet (22 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (38 km)
    Museums48Musée Bernadotte (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (42 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (11 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (58 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (12 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (62 km)

    Gan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gan?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 9 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 9 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 10 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 11 km), Église Notre-Dame (church, about 11 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 12 km).

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

    43 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 5 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Gan?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 9 km by road; Église Notre-Dame (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gan?

    Château de Pau, about 9 km by road; Château-fort de Lourdes (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gan?

    Col de Marie-Blanque, about 25 km by road; Col d'Aubisque (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gan?

    Start in Gan, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Château de Pau, then Musée Bernadotte, then Parc Lawrance, then Église Notre-Dame, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Gan

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