Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Thaon

Thaon is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 1,410 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 6 museums and 5 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Château de Thaon (1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (1 km) and Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (2 km).

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

Thaon at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 1,410
Coordinates
49.2580° N, 0.4561° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Thaon

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Forts & heritage near Thaon

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

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Churches near Thaon

107 churches within 100 km of Thaon. The closest is Église Saint-Pierre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Thaon

16 museums within 100 km of Thaon. The closest is Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Thaon

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Thaon. The closest is Juno Beach (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thaon

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thaon. The closest is Jardin Botanique (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Thaon

6 parks within 100 km of Thaon. The closest is Vallée des Jardins (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Thaon

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 Thaon
  2. 3 km Château de Cairon · heritage site, Calvados
  3. 7 km Église de la Sainte-Trinité · church, Calvados
  4. 5 km Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame · church, Calvados
  5. 1 km Église Saint-Pierre · church, Calvados
  6. 1 km Château de Thaon · heritage site, Calvados
  7. 1 km Back to Thaon

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    Within 15 km of Thaon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thaon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51117Château de Thaon (1 km)
    Churches51107Église Saint-Pierre (1 km)
    Museums616Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs (13 km)
    Beaches & coast512Juno Beach (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Jardin Botanique (24 km)
    Other attractions36Abbaye d'Ardenne (9 km)
    Parks26Vallée des Jardins (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mont Pinçon (43 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (66 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vajradhara-Ling (84 km)
    Temples01Temple for Peace (85 km)

    Thaon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thaon?

    Château de Thaon (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (church, about 1 km), Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (church, about 2 km), Château de Cairon (heritage site, about 3 km), Église de la Sainte-Trinité (church, about 5 km), Saint-Pierre d'Amblie (church, about 5 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 6 museums, 5 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thaon?

    Château de Thaon, about 1 km by road; Château de Cairon (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Thaon?

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

    Which is the nearest museum to Thaon?

    Musée de Normandie - Logis des Gouverneurs, about 13 km by road; Mémorial Pégasus (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thaon?

    Start in Thaon, visit Château de Cairon, then Église de la Sainte-Trinité, then Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Château de Thaon, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thaon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Thaon

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