Ranchy tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Bayeux at 5 km from Ranchy

Visit Ranchy: highlights and tourist information

Ranchy is situated in the Calvados department and Normandy region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Bayeux at 5 km and Arromanches at 14 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Ranchy, 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 Ranchy in Normandy.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Bayeux

at 5 km (direction east-north-east)

Best known for its world-famous tapestry, Bayeux also has an imposing cathedral...

See Bayeux guide

Arromanches

at 14 km (direction east-north-east)

Arromanches is well known as the town where the Mulberry Harbour was...

See Arromanches guide

Creully

at 16 km (direction east)

The medieval Chateau de Creully is the highlight in Creully...

See Creully guide

Normandy landing beaches

at 17 km (direction north-west)

70 years on and the Normandy Landing Beches still attract thousands of...

See Normandy landing beaches guide

Caen

at 29 km (direction east)

With a castle, two abbeys and an attracive historic centre Caen is...

See Caen guide

Cabourg

Seaside resort at 47 km (direction east)

One time favourite of Marcel Proust, Cabourg has one of the longest...

See Cabourg guide

Vire

at 47 km (direction south-south-west)

When you visit Vire be sure to also explore the Route des...

See Vire guide

Dives-sur-Mer

at 48 km (direction east)

In the 'Village of William the Conqueror' at Dives-sur-Mer artisans and artists...

See Dives-sur-Mer guide

Houlgate

Seaside resort at 50 km (direction east)

The beach is certainly the main attraction at Houlgate, and there are...

See Houlgate guide

Falaise

at 58 km (direction east-south-east)

Best known for its castle, Falaise also has several other interesting monuments...

See Falaise guide

Barfleur

Most Beautiful Village at 59 km (direction north-west), in the Manche department

Barfleur is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' and the...

See Barfleur guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Calvados

Map of places to visit near Ranchy

Markets in and near Ranchy

• Bayeux: market Wednesday & Saturday (5km)
• Le Molay-Littry: market Thursday (8km)
• Tilly-sur-Seulles: market Sunday (13km)
• Villers-Bocage: market Wednesday (21km)
• Courseulles-sur-Mer: market Tuesday & Friday (23km)
• Grandcamp-Maisy: market Sunday (26km)
• Isigny-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (26km)
• Aunay-sur-Odon: market Saturday (27km)
• Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer: market Thursday (28km)
• Douvres-la-Delivrande: market Thursday (28km)

Hotels near Ranchy

More information about Ranchy, Normandy

Tourist attractions near Ranchy, France

What to do at Ranchy? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Ranchy.

Heritage sites

• Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue tours (Vauban fortifications) (52km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin (40km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Cathédrale Notre Dame (Bayeux) (5km)
• Prieuré (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre (Rucqueville) (13km)
• Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt (Cerisy-la-Foret) (14km)
• Prieuré de Saint Gabriel Brécy (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (14km)
• Abbaye de Caen (Caen) (30km)

Remarkable gardens

• Plantbessin (6km)
• Jardins du château de Brécy (14km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Bayeux (5km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Cerisy (12km)
• Jardin des plantes de Caen (29km)
• Prairie (Caen) (30km)
• Baie des Veys (31km)
• Roches de Ham (33km)
• Pegasus Bridge (35km)
• Rochers des Parcs (44km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Villers-Bocage (21km)
• Torigni-sur-Vire (29km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Domjean (36km)

Zoo and/or wildlife park

• Parc zoologique de Jurques (28km)

Geography and distances

Ranchy is in the north of France at 29 kilometres from Caen, the department capital (general information: Ranchy is 231 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors arrive by car typically by ferry into Cherbourg or Caen on the Normandy coast For driving distances to Ranchy from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 24 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Agy, Arganchy, Barbeville, Bayeux, Blay, Campigny, Castillon, Cottun, Crouay, Cussy, Ellon, Gueron, Juaye-Mondaye, Le Tronquay, Monceaux-en-Bessin, Noron-la-Poterie, Saint-Loup-Hors, Saint-Vigor-le-Grand, Subles, Sully, Tour-en-Bessin, Vaubadon, Vaucelles and Vaux-sur-Aure.

This page in French: Visiter Ranchy