Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Hem

Hem is a town in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 19,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 61 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 museums. The must-see places are Villa Cavrois (3 km), LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain Et d'Art Brut (4 km) and Parc Barbieux (4 km).

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Hem at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 19,699
Coordinates
50.6526° N, 3.1868° E
Places within 50 km
182 (182 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 Hem

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Churches near Hem

94 churches within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Église Saint-Sébastien (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Hem

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Pigeonnier (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hem

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Jardin Botanique (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Hem

30 museums within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Villa Cavrois (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hem

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Hem

14 parks within 100 km of Hem. The closest is Parc Barbieux (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Hem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hem
  2. 4 km La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile · museum, Nord
  3. 3 km Parc Barbieux · park, Nord
  4. 1 km Villa Cavrois · museum, Nord
  5. 4 km LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain Et d'Art Brut · museum, Nord
  6. 3 km Musée de Plein Air · museum, Nord
  7. 4 km Back to Hem

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How to reach Hem

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    Within 15 km of Hem

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6194Église Saint-Sébastien (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4876Pigeonnier (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1134Jardin Botanique (10 km)
    Museums2630Villa Cavrois (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1827Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (31 km)
    Parks714Parc Barbieux (4 km)
    Other attractions712Place du Général de Gaulle (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Al Imane (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Dikkebusvijver (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (6 km)

    Hem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hem?

    Villa Cavrois (museum, about 3 km), LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain Et d'Art Brut (museum, about 4 km), Parc Barbieux (park, about 4 km), Musée de Plein Air (museum, about 4 km), La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile (museum, about 4 km), Pigeonnier (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 48 forts & heritage, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 museums, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Hem?

    Église Saint-Sébastien, about 5 km by road; Église Saint-Joseph (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hem?

    Pigeonnier, about 5 km by road; Château de Flers (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hem?

    Jardin Botanique, about 10 km by road; Lille Zoo (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hem?

    Start in Hem, visit La Manufacture - Musée de la Mémoire Et de la Création Textile, then Parc Barbieux, then Villa Cavrois, then LaM Lille Métropole - Musée d'Art Moderne, d'Art Comptemporain Et d'Art Brut, then Musée de Plein Air, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hem?

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

    Towns near Hem

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hem’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.