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Pontorson

Pontorson is a town in Manche district, Normandy, France of about 4,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 19 forts & heritage, 25 churches and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alligator Bay, Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery and Église Abbatiale.

48.5532° N, 1.5075° WPop. 4,147

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see143
Notable19
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pontorson

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pontorson
  2. Ancienne Abbaye de Montmorelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemeteryheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Église Abbatialechurch · 30 min
  5. Alligator Baynature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Monastery of Dolmonastery · 30 min
  7. Back in Pontorson
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontorson?

Alligator Bay (nature spot, about 7 km), Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery (heritage site, about 10 km), Église Abbatiale (church, about 12 km), Ancienne Abbaye de Montmorel (heritage site, about 20 km), Église Notre-Dame (church, about 1 km), Château des Montgomery (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

50 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontorson?

Prieuré d'Ardevon, about 7 km by road; Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pontorson?

Église Notre-Dame, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontorson?

Start in Pontorson, visit Ancienne Abbaye de Montmorel, then Mont-de-Huisnes German War Cemetery, then Église Abbatiale, then Alligator Bay, then Monastery of Dol, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.