Saint-Jean-de-Savigny tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Normandy landing beaches at 21 km from Saint-Jean-de-Savigny
Visit Saint-Jean-de-Savigny: highlights and tourist information
To Visit AttractionsSaint-Jean-de-Savigny is situated in the Manche department and Normandy region.
Popular places to visit nearby include Normandy landing beaches at 21 km and Bayeux at 23 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Saint-Jean-de-Savigny, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Savigny in Normandy.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Normandy landing beaches
at 21 km (direction north-north-east), in the Calvados department70 years on and the Normandy Landing Beches still attract thousands of...
See Normandy landing beaches guide

Bayeux
at 23 km (direction east-north-east), in the Calvados departmentBest known for its world-famous tapestry, Bayeux also has an imposing cathedral...
See Bayeux guide

Arromanches
at 31 km (direction east-north-east), in the Calvados departmentArromanches is well known as the town where the Mulberry Harbour was...
See Arromanches guide

Creully
at 34 km (direction east-north-east), in the Calvados departmentThe medieval Chateau de Creully is the highlight in Creully...
See Creully guide

Coutances
at 39 km (direction west-south-west)Coutances is well known for its impressive cathedral, built in the 113th...
See Coutances guide

Lessay abbey
Abbey at 39 km (direction west)The abbey church at Lessay is an important example of roman style...
See Lessay abbey guide

Vire
at 40 km (direction south-south-east), in the Calvados departmentWhen you visit Vire be sure to also explore the Route des...
See Vire guide

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

Granville
Seaside resort at 59 km (direction west-south-west)Granville is best known for its long sandy beach, and the 19th...
See Granville guide

Cherbourg
at 66 km (direction north-west)The port town of Cherbourg has several monuments and museums of interest...
See Cherbourg guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Manche
Map of places to visit near Saint-Jean-de-Savigny
Markets in and near Saint-Jean-de-Savigny
- Le Molay-Littry: market Thursday (10km)
- Saint-Lo: market Saturday & Friday (11km)
- Isigny-sur-Mer: market Wednesday & Saturday (16km)
- Torigni-sur-Vire: market Monday (18km)
- Marigny: market Wednesday (21km)
- Grandcamp-Maisy: market Sunday (22km)
- Carentan: market Monday all day (22km)
- Bayeux: market Wednesday & Saturday (23km)
- Tilly-sur-Seulles: market Sunday (27km)
- Villers-Bocage: market Wednesday (28km)
Hotels near Saint-Jean-de-Savigny
More information about Saint-Jean-de-Savigny, Normandy
Tourist attractions near Saint-Jean-de-Savigny, France
What to do at Saint-Jean-de-Savigny? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Jean-de-Savigny.
Heritage sites
- Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue tours (Vauban fortifications) (48km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Granville (59km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Marais du Cotentin et du Bessin (25km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Abbaye de Cerisy-la-Forêt (Cerisy-la-Foret) (4km)
- Cathédrale Notre Dame (Bayeux) (23km)
- Prieuré (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (31km)
- Eglise de Saint Pierre (Rucqueville) (31km)
- Prieuré de Saint Gabriel Brécy (Saint-Gabriel-Brecy) (32km)
Remarkable gardens
- Plantbessin (14km)
- Jardins du château de Brécy (33km)
- Argences (38km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Bayeux (23km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Forêt de Cerisy (8km)
- Roches de Ham (19km)
- Baie des Veys (23km)
- Forêt de Saint-Sever (42km)
- Rochers des Parcs (50km)
Towns of Art and history
- Coutances (39km)
- Valognes (49km)
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Torigni-sur-Vire (18km)
- Villers-Bocage (28km)
- Villedieu-les-Poeles (43km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Domjean (23km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc zoologique de Jurques (28km)
- Parc zoologique de Champrepus (47km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Jean-de-Savigny is in the north of France at 11 kilometres from Saint-Lo, the department capital (general information: Saint-Jean-de-Savigny is 247 kilometres from Paris).
Distance to Saint-Jean-de-Savigny
from Saint-Lo (prefecture): 11 km
from Paris: 247 km
from Calais: 282 km
from Nice: 879 km
from Bordeaux: 486 km
from Strasbourg: 642 km
Getting here
Most visitors arrive by car, often from the ferries at Saint-Malo, Cherbourg or Caen on the coast here which are very convenient. For driving distances to Saint-Jean-de-Savigny from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Berigny, Cartigny-l'Epinay, Cerisy-la-Foret, Couvains, Lison, Moon-sur-Elle, Saint-Clair-sur-l'Elle, Saint-Georges-d'Elle, Sainte-Marguerite-d'Elle, Tournieres and Villiers-Fossard.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Jean-de-Savigny