Orne district, Normandy, France

Places to visit near Trun

Trun is a town in Orne district, Normandy, France, home to about 1,345 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 1 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Camp Celtique de Bierre (8 km), Église Saint-Martin (9 km) and Château de Chambois (9 km).

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Trun, Normandy
Trun, Orne district, Normandy, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trun at a glance

Location
Orne district, Normandy, France
Population
about 1,345
Coordinates
48.8427° N, 0.0327° E
Places within 50 km
81 (81 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 Trun

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Trun: 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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Forts & heritage near Trun

120 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Camp Celtique de Bierre (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Trun

108 churches within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Trun

13 museums within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Trun

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Normandie-Maine (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Trun

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Phare de Ouistreham (66 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Trun

5 parks within 100 km of Trun. The closest is Parc Michel d'Ornano (59 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Trun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trun
  2. 8 km Camp Celtique de Bierre · heritage site, Orne
  3. 16 km Église Saint-Gilles · church, Orne
  4. 4 km Église Saint-Martin · church, Orne
  5. 1 km Château de Chambois · heritage site, Orne
  6. 5 km Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel · museum, Orne
  7. 10 km Back to Trun

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How to reach Trun

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42120Camp Celtique de Bierre (8 km)
    Churches31108Église Saint-Martin (9 km)
    Museums113Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens110Réserve Naturelle Géologique de Normandie-Maine (36 km)
    Beaches & coast08Phare de Ouistreham (66 km)
    Other attractions26Abbaye de Saint-André-de-Gouffern (17 km)
    Parks05Parc Michel d'Ornano (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12La Roche d'Oëtre (38 km)
    Caves02Grottes de l'Anguillère (72 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vajradhara-Ling (18 km)
    Temples11Temple for Peace (18 km)
    Treks11La Forêt d'Ecouves (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Vieux Bassin (82 km)

    Trun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trun?

    Camp Celtique de Bierre (heritage site, about 8 km), Église Saint-Martin (church, about 9 km), Château de Chambois (heritage site, about 9 km), Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel (museum, about 10 km), Église Saint-Gilles (church, about 11 km), Le Donjon (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trun?

    Camp Celtique de Bierre, about 8 km by road; Château de Chambois (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Trun?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 9 km by road; Église Saint-Gilles (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Trun?

    Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel, about 10 km by road; Jean De La Varende (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trun?

    Start in Trun, visit Camp Celtique de Bierre, then Église Saint-Gilles, then Église Saint-Martin, then Château de Chambois, then Mémorial de Coudehard-Montormel, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trun?

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

    Towns near Trun

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