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Things to see in Le Vast (France): 26 places and when to go
Le Vast is a town in France, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Nature (3), Hiking (3). The best known are Gatteville Lighthouse, Alauna, France and Ancient Baths of Alauna. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.6186, -1.3524
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Nature (3) · Hiking (3) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 288 km as the crow flies
What to see in Le Vast
The places in and around Le Vast, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gatteville LighthouseLighthouse in Manche, France, built in 183411 km
- Alauna, FranceArchaeological site in Valognes, France15 km
- Ancient Baths of AlaunaArchaeological site in Alleaume, France14 km
- Château de TocquevilleCastle5.6 km
- Menhir dit La Longue PierreArchaeological site7.5 km
- Tatihou Maritime MuseumMuseum in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, France8.3 km
- Phare du Cap LéviLighthouse in Manche, France12 km
- Ancient theater of AlaunaRoman-era spectacle building in Valognes, France14 km
- Anse de FoulyBay8.9 km
- Anse de la MondréeBay11 km
- Anse de LandemerBay8.7 km
- Château du TourpsCastle6.5 km
- Hôtel de Blangy, ValognesHistory14 km
- Maison d'AnnevilleCastle4.9 km
- Manoir d'ArvilleHistory6.3 km
- Manoir de FontenayHistory4.6 km
- Manoir de Sainte-YverieHistory9.7 km
- Stèle à Marie RavenelMemorial9.9 km
- Château de MontvasonHistory11 km
- Fermanville à Barfleur par les terresHiking3.4 km
- Hôtel de la HaulleHistory15 km
- La Distillerie du VoyageurDistillery4 m
- Manoir de CabourgHistory7.2 km
- Parc animalier Saint-MartinWith kids · Wildlife7.3 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Tour du Val de Saire, Variante nord
When to go to Le Vast
The best time to visit Le Vast is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarBest time11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:03
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Le Vast
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 288 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cherbourg-Octeville37 places22 km
- Sainte-Marie-du-Mont11 places26 km
- Lessay17 places46 km
- Cerisy-la-Forêt13 places56 km
- Canisy15 places61 km
- Regnéville-sur-Mer9 places67 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Le Vast?
The best known: Gatteville Lighthouse, Alauna, France, Ancient Baths of Alauna, Château de Tocqueville, Menhir dit La Longue Pierre. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Le Vast?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Le Vast?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 288 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Le Vast as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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