Calvados district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Troarn

Troarn is a town in Calvados district, Normandy, France, home to about 3,361 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 6 museums and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Abbaye Saint-Martin (1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (10 km) and Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (12 km).

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

Troarn at a glance

Location
Calvados district, Normandy, France
Population
about 3,361
Coordinates
49.1784° N, 0.1817° W
Places within 50 km
152 (152 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 Troarn

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Forts & heritage near Troarn

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Abbaye Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Troarn

108 churches within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Troarn

14 museums within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Mémorial Pégasus (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Troarn

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Phare de Ouistreham (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Troarn

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Zoo de Cerza (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Troarn

5 parks within 100 km of Troarn. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Troarn

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Troarn
  2. 1 km Abbaye Saint-Martin · heritage site, Calvados
  3. 9 km Église Saint-Pierre · heritage site, Calvados
  4. 4 km Mémorial Pégasus · museum, Calvados
  5. 1 km Château de Bénouville · heritage site, Calvados
  6. 6 km Sanctuaire Saint-Serge · church, Calvados
  7. 12 km Back to Troarn

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How to reach Troarn

    All places near Troarn by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Troarn by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage62123Abbaye Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Churches69108Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (12 km)
    Museums614Mémorial Pégasus (12 km)
    Beaches & coast612Phare de Ouistreham (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Zoo de Cerza (45 km)
    Other attractions36Abbaye d'Ardenne (21 km)
    Parks25Parc Michel d'Ornano (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mont Pinçon (50 km)
    Caves12Grottes de l'Anguillère (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Vieux Bassin (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01Vajradhara-Ling (59 km)
    Temples01Temple for Peace (59 km)
    Treks01La Forêt d'Ecouves (88 km)

    Troarn: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Troarn?

    Abbaye Saint-Martin (heritage site, about 1 km), Église Saint-Pierre (heritage site, about 10 km), Sanctuaire Saint-Serge (church, about 12 km), Mémorial Pégasus (museum, about 12 km), Château de Bénouville (heritage site, about 12 km), Château de Coupigny (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 69 churches, 6 museums, 6 beaches & coast, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Troarn?

    Abbaye Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Pierre (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Troarn?

    Sanctuaire Saint-Serge, about 12 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Michel (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Troarn?

    Mémorial Pégasus, about 12 km by road; Musée des Beaux Arts (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Troarn?

    Start in Troarn, visit Abbaye Saint-Martin, then Église Saint-Pierre, then Mémorial Pégasus, then Château de Bénouville, then Sanctuaire Saint-Serge, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Troarn?

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

    Towns near Troarn

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