Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Rumes

Rumes is a town in Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 4,918 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 42 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 museums. The must-see places are Église Saint-Jacques (10 km), Tournai Cathedral (10 km) and Église Saint-Pierre (11 km).

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Rumes, Hauts-de-France
Rumes, Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rumes at a glance

Location
Nord district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 4,918
Coordinates
50.5545° N, 3.3053° E
Places within 50 km
138 (138 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 Rumes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rumes: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Rumes

90 churches within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Église Saint-Jacques (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Rumes

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Château d'Antoing (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rumes

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Marais de Bonnance (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rumes

32 museums within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Musée de Plein Air (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rumes

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Rumes

13 parks within 100 km of Rumes. The closest is Parc Barbieux (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Rumes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rumes
  2. 13 km Château d'Antoing · heritage site, Wallonia
  3. 8 km Tournai Cathedral · church, Wallonia
  4. 1 km Église Saint-Jacques · church, Wallonia
  5. 18 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Nord
  6. 3 km Marais de Bonnance · nature spot, Nord
  7. 12 km Back to Rumes

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How to reach Rumes

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rumes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4290Église Saint-Jacques (10 km)
    Forts & heritage3577Château d'Antoing (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1333Marais de Bonnance (12 km)
    Museums1732Musée de Plein Air (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1427Kluisberg - Mont de l'Enclus (33 km)
    Other attractions814Place du Général de Gaulle (24 km)
    Parks613Parc Barbieux (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Dikkebusvijver (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée Al Imane (23 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wat Bouddhabouxa (23 km)

    Rumes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rumes?

    Église Saint-Jacques (church, about 10 km), Tournai Cathedral (church, about 10 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 11 km), Marais de Bonnance (nature spot, about 12 km), Château d'Antoing (heritage site, about 13 km), Musée de Plein Air (museum, about 15 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 museums, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Rumes?

    Église Saint-Jacques, about 10 km by road; Tournai Cathedral (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rumes?

    Château d'Antoing, about 13 km by road; Château de Flers (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rumes?

    Marais de Bonnance, about 12 km by road; Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rumes?

    Start in Rumes, visit Château d'Antoing, then Tournai Cathedral, then Église Saint-Jacques, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Marais de Bonnance, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rumes?

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

    Towns near Rumes

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