Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Grenay

Grenay is a town in Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 6,491 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 20 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 15 museums and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Louvre Lens (5 km), Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (6 km) and Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery (7 km).

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Grenay, Hauts-de-France
Grenay, Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grenay at a glance

Location
Pas-de-Calais district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 6,491
Coordinates
50.4496° N, 2.7517° E
Places within 50 km
93 (93 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Grenay

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

106 churches within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Grenay

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Grenay

32 museums within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Louvre Lens (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grenay

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grenay

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Réserve Naturelle des Prés du Moulin Madame (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Grenay

11 parks within 100 km of Grenay. The closest is Parc d'Olhain (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Grenay

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 Grenay
  2. 5 km Louvre Lens · museum, Pas-de-Calais
  3. 2 km Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont · church, Pas-de-Calais
  4. 5 km Canadian National Vimy Memorial · monument, Pas-de-Calais
  5. 5 km The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial · monument, Pas-de-Calais
  6. 1 km Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery · viewpoint, Pas-de-Calais
  7. 7 km Back to Grenay

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grenay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches20106Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2988Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (10 km)
    Museums1532Louvre Lens (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery (7 km)
    Other attractions1014Fromelles Memorial Park (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Réserve Naturelle des Prés du Moulin Madame (30 km)
    Parks411Parc d'Olhain (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Mosquée Al Imane (36 km)
    Buddhist sites22Abbaye de Belval (37 km)
    Beaches & coast02Plopsaland Belgium (89 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Dikkebusvijver (52 km)

    Grenay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grenay?

    Louvre Lens (museum, about 5 km), Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont (church, about 6 km), Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery (viewpoint, about 7 km), The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Canadian National Vimy Memorial (monument, about 10 km), Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières (monument, about 10 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 20 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Grenay?

    Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont, about 6 km by road; Église Saint-Martin (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grenay?

    Monument Aux Victimes de la Catastrophe de Courrières, about 10 km by road; Mont St. Éloi Abbey Ruins (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Grenay?

    Louvre Lens, about 5 km by road; Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grenay?

    Start in Grenay, visit Louvre Lens, then Chapelle du Monastère de la Sainte-Croix de Riaumont, then Canadian National Vimy Memorial, then The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial, then Notre Dame de Lorette French National War Cemetery, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grenay?

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

    Towns near Grenay

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