Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Places to visit near Lons

Lons is a town in Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, home to about 13,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 16 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar (3 km), Parc Lawrance (4 km) and La Chaîne des Pyrénées (4 km).

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

Lons at a glance

Location
Pyrénées-Atlantiques district, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Population
about 13,872
Coordinates
43.3150° N, 0.4111° W
Places within 50 km
39 (39 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 Lons

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Churches near Lons

67 churches within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lons

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Château de Pau (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lons

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Col de Marie-Blanque (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lons

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Lac de Castet (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Lons

9 caves within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Grotte de Massabielle (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lons

8 museums within 100 km of Lons. The closest is Musée Bernadotte (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lons

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lons
  2. 3 km Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  3. 7 km Parc Lawrance · park, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Jacques · church, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  5. 1 km Musée Bernadotte · museum, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  6. 1 km Château de Pau · heritage site, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
  7. 5 km Back to Lons

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lons by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1667Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1056Château de Pau (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints450Col de Marie-Blanque (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs129Lac de Castet (34 km)
    Caves19Grotte de Massabielle (47 km)
    Museums48Musée Bernadotte (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (52 km)
    Parks23Parc Lawrance (4 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (70 km)
    Other attractions11La Chaîne des Pyrénées (4 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (73 km)

    Lons: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lons?

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar (church, about 3 km), Parc Lawrance (park, about 4 km), La Chaîne des Pyrénées (attraction, about 4 km), Château de Pau (heritage site, about 5 km), Église Saint-Jacques (church, about 5 km), Musée Bernadotte (museum, about 5 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest church to Lons?

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar, about 3 km by road; Église Saint-Jacques (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lons?

    Château de Pau, about 5 km by road; Château de Morlanne (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lons?

    Col de Marie-Blanque, about 35 km by road; Barétous Valley (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lons?

    Start in Lons, visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Lescar, then Parc Lawrance, then Église Saint-Jacques, then Musée Bernadotte, then Château de Pau, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lons?

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

    Towns near Lons

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