Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Orbec

Orbec is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 2,703 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 2 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Église Notre-Dame (1 km), Église Saint-Sébastien (11 km) and Château de Mailloc (12 km).

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Orbec, Normandy
Orbec, Calvados district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Orbec at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 2,703
Coordinates
49.0167° N, 0.4167° E
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Orbec

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Forts & heritage near Orbec

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Château de Mailloc (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Orbec

116 churches within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Église Notre-Dame (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Orbec

18 museums within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Jean De La Varende (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orbec

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Orbec

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Deauville Beach (58 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Orbec

5 parks within 100 km of Orbec. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (74 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Orbec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orbec
  2. 1 km Église Notre-Dame · church, Calvados
  3. 11 km Château de Mailloc · heritage site, Calvados
  4. 12 km Église Saint-Sébastien · church, Calvados
  5. 22 km Château de Bonneville · heritage site, Eure
  6. 1 km Jean De La Varende · museum, Eure
  7. 12 km Back to Orbec

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How to reach Orbec

    All places near Orbec by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orbec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34118Château de Mailloc (12 km)
    Churches36116Église Notre-Dame (1 km)
    Museums218Jean De La Varende (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Zoo de Cerza (25 km)
    Beaches & coast08Deauville Beach (58 km)
    Parks05Parc Michel d'Ornano (74 km)
    Other attractions24Tiger Tank (23 km)
    Buddhist sites12Vajradhara-Ling (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02La Roche d'Oëtre (77 km)
    Caves02Grottes de l'Anguillère (79 km)
    Temples11Temple for Peace (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (59 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (71 km)

    Orbec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orbec?

    Église Notre-Dame (church, about 1 km), Église Saint-Sébastien (church, about 11 km), Château de Mailloc (heritage site, about 12 km), Jean De La Varende (museum, about 12 km), Château de Bonneville (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Saint-Germain (church, about 15 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 2 museums, 1 sanctuary, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orbec?

    Château de Mailloc, about 12 km by road; Château de Bonneville (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orbec?

    Église Notre-Dame, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Sébastien (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Orbec?

    Jean De La Varende, about 12 km by road; Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orbec?

    Start in Orbec, visit Église Notre-Dame, then Château de Mailloc, then Église Saint-Sébastien, then Château de Bonneville, then Jean De La Varende, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orbec?

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

    Towns near Orbec

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