La Folie tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Normandy landing beaches at 14 km from La Folie
Visit La Folie: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsLa Folie is situated in the Calvados department and Normandy region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Normandy landing beaches at 14 km and Bayeux at 20 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
La Folie, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to La Folie in Normandy.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Normandy landing beaches
at 14 km (direction north-east)70 years on and the Normandy Landing Beches still attract thousands of...
See Normandy landing beaches guide

Bayeux
at 20 km (direction east)Best known for its world-famous tapestry, Bayeux also has an imposing cathedral...
See Bayeux guide

Arromanches
at 27 km (direction east-north-east)Arromanches is well known as the town where the Mulberry Harbour was...
See Arromanches guide

Creully
at 32 km (direction east)The medieval Chateau de Creully is the highlight in Creully...
See Creully guide

Lessay abbey
Abbey at 40 km (direction west), in the Manche departmentThe abbey church at Lessay is an important example of roman style...
See Lessay abbey guide

Coutances
at 43 km (direction west-south-west), in the Manche departmentCoutances is well known for its impressive cathedral, built in the 113th...
See Coutances guide

Caen
at 45 km (direction east)With a castle, two abbeys and an attracive historic centre Caen is...
See Caen guide

Vire
at 47 km (direction south-south-east)When you visit Vire be sure to also explore the Route des...
See Vire guide

Barfleur
Most Beautiful Village at 50 km (direction north-north-west), in the Manche departmentBarfleur is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' and the...
See Barfleur guide

Cherbourg
at 62 km (direction west-north-west), in the Manche departmentThe port town of Cherbourg has several monuments and museums of interest...
See Cherbourg guide

Granville
Seaside resort at 65 km (direction west-south-west), in the Manche departmentGranville is best known for its long sandy beach, and the 19th...
See Granville guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Calvados
Map of places to visit near La Folie
Markets in and near La Folie
- Le Molay-Littry: market Thursday (8km)
- Isigny-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (11km)
- Grandcamp-Maisy: market Sunday (15km)
- Saint-Lo: market Saturday & Friday (18km)
- Bayeux: market Wednesday & Saturday (20km)
- Carentan: market Monday all day (20km)
- Torigni-sur-Vire: market Monday (25km)
- Marigny: market Wednesday (26km)
- Tilly-sur-Seulles: market Sunday (27km)
- Sainte-Mere-Eglise: market Thursday (30km)
Hotels near La Folie
More information about La Folie, Normandy
Tourist attractions near La Folie, France
What to do at La Folie? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting La Folie.
Heritage sites
- Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue tours (Vauban fortifications) (42km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin (24km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt (Cerisy-la-Foret) (8km)
- Cathédrale Notre Dame (Bayeux) (20km)
- Prieuré (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (29km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Rucqueville) (29km)
- Prieuré de Saint Gabriel Brécy (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (30km)
- Abbaye de Caen (Caen) (46km)
Remarkable gardens
- Plantbessin (15km)
- Jardins du château de Brécy (30km)
- Argences (43km)
- Parc du château des Ravalet (61km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Bayeux (20km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Cerisy (10km)
- Baie des Veys (18km)
- Roches de Ham (26km)
- Jardin des plantes de Caen (45km)
- Prairie (Caen) (45km)
- Rochers des Parcs (54km)
Towns of Art and history
- Coutances (43km)
- Valognes (45km)
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Torigni-sur-Vire (25km)
- Villers-Bocage (31km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Domjean (30km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Jurques (33km)
Geography and distances
La Folie is in the north of France at 45 kilometres from Caen, the department capital (general information: La Folie is 247 kilometres from Paris).
Distance to La Folie
from Caen (prefecture): 45 km
from Paris: 247 km
from Calais: 276 km
from Nice: 882 km
from Bordeaux: 493 km
from Strasbourg: 642 km
Getting here
Most visitors arrive by car typically by ferry into Cherbourg or Caen on the Normandy coast For driving distances to La Folie from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 15 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bernesq, Bricqueville, Cartigny-l'Epinay, Castilly, Colombieres, Les Oubeaux, Lison, Monfreville, Moon-sur-Elle, Saint-Marcouf, Saint-Martin-de-Blagny, Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle, Tournieres, Trevieres and Vouilly.
This page in French: Visiter La Folie