Eure district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Pîtres

Pîtres is a town in Eure district, Normandy, France, home to about 2,339 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 22 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Château de Canteloup (1 km), Biotropica (2 km) and Église Saint-Ouen (5 km).

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Pîtres, Normandy
Pîtres, Eure district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pîtres at a glance

Location
Eure district, Normandy, France
Population
about 2,339
Coordinates
49.3167° N, 1.2333° E
Places within 50 km
58 (58 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 Pîtres

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Churches near Pîtres

125 churches within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Église Saint-Ouen (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pîtres

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Château de Canteloup (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pîtres

21 museums within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Musée Nicolas Poussin (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pîtres

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Biotropica (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Pîtres

6 parks within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Arboretum de la Roche-Guyon (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Pîtres

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pîtres. The closest is Feu de Quillebeuf (68 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Pîtres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pîtres
  2. 7 km Église Notre-Dame-des-Arts · church, Eure
  3. 6 km Église Saint-Ouen · church, Eure
  4. 3 km Biotropica · nature spot, Eure
  5. 3 km Château de Canteloup · heritage site, Eure
  6. 5 km Château de Pont Saint-Pierre · heritage site, Eure
  7. 5 km Back to Pîtres

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How to reach Pîtres

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pîtres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches22125Église Saint-Ouen (5 km)
    Forts & heritage25100Château de Canteloup (1 km)
    Museums721Musée Nicolas Poussin (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens211Biotropica (2 km)
    Parks16Arboretum de la Roche-Guyon (48 km)
    Beaches & coast04Feu de Quillebeuf (68 km)
    Other attractions11Abbaye Notre-Dame du Bec (48 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (92 km)
    Caves01Grotte des Petites-Dalles (94 km)

    Pîtres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pîtres?

    Château de Canteloup (heritage site, about 1 km), Biotropica (nature spot, about 2 km), Église Saint-Ouen (church, about 5 km), Château de Pont Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 5 km), Église Notre-Dame-des-Arts (church, about 7 km), Abbaye de Bonport (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Pîtres?

    Église Saint-Ouen, about 5 km by road; Église Notre-Dame-des-Arts (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pîtres?

    Château de Canteloup, about 1 km by road; Château de Pont Saint-Pierre (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pîtres?

    Musée Nicolas Poussin, about 20 km by road; Musée Pierre Corneille (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pîtres?

    Start in Pîtres, visit Église Notre-Dame-des-Arts, then Église Saint-Ouen, then Biotropica, then Château de Canteloup, then Château de Pont Saint-Pierre, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pîtres?

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

    Towns near Pîtres

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