Morbihan district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Gestel

Gestel is a town in Morbihan district, Brittany, France, home to about 2,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 53 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 3 beaches & coast and 2 museums. The must-see places are Les Terres de Nataé (3 km), Chapelle de Saint-Servais (5 km) and Notre-Dame de la Vérité (6 km).

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Gestel, Brittany
Gestel, Morbihan district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gestel at a glance

Location
Morbihan district, Brittany, France
Population
about 2,403
Coordinates
47.8036° N, 3.4425° W
Places within 50 km
89 (89 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 Gestel

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gestel: 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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Churches near Gestel

120 churches within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Chapelle de Saint-Servais (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gestel

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Abbaye Saint-Maurice (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Gestel

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Plage de Bellangenet (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Gestel

9 museums within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gestel

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Calotte Saint-Joseph (51 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gestel

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gestel. The closest is Les Terres de Nataé (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Gestel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gestel
  2. 3 km Les Terres de Nataé · nature spot, Morbihan
  3. 3 km Notre-Dame de la Vérité · church, Morbihan
  4. 6 km Chapelle de Saint-Servais · church, Morbihan
  5. 10 km Abbaye Saint-Maurice · heritage site, Finistère
  6. 8 km Chapelle Saint-Mathieu · church, Morbihan
  7. 8 km Back to Gestel

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How to reach Gestel

    All places near Gestel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gestel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches53120Chapelle de Saint-Servais (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2777Abbaye Saint-Maurice (8 km)
    Beaches & coast315Plage de Bellangenet (12 km)
    Museums29Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints07Calotte Saint-Joseph (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Les Terres de Nataé (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves15Groix (23 km)
    Parks23Parc du Château du Diable (9 km)
    Caves02Grotte de l'Apothicairerie (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac de Guerlédan (67 km)

    Gestel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gestel?

    Les Terres de Nataé (nature spot, about 3 km), Chapelle de Saint-Servais (church, about 5 km), Notre-Dame de la Vérité (church, about 6 km), Chapelle Saint-Mathieu (church, about 8 km), Abbaye Saint-Maurice (heritage site, about 8 km), Parc du Château du Diable (park, about 9 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 3 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest church to Gestel?

    Chapelle de Saint-Servais, about 5 km by road; Notre-Dame de la Vérité (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gestel?

    Abbaye Saint-Maurice, about 8 km by road; Fort du Loch (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Gestel?

    Plage de Bellangenet, about 12 km by road; Phare de Pen-Men (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gestel?

    Start in Gestel, visit Les Terres de Nataé, then Notre-Dame de la Vérité, then Chapelle de Saint-Servais, then Abbaye Saint-Maurice, then Chapelle Saint-Mathieu, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gestel?

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

    Towns near Gestel

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