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Orbec

Normandy, France · Europe

About Orbec

Orbec sits on the route: 15 minutes from Broglie, 46km from Deauville Beach.

Orbec is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 2,703, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Orbec sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orbec to your route.

About Orbec

Orbec (French pronunciation: [ɔʁbɛk] ) is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

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Where is Orbec located?

Orbec is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0167 latitude, 0.4167 longitude.

What is the population of Orbec?

Orbec has a population of approximately 2,703 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,703
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.0167, 0.4167

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Orbec

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Deauville Beach

Glamorous Belle Époque seaside resort with parasol-dotted sands and the famous wooden boardwalk.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Honfleur Old Harbor

A picturesque Normandy port with tall, narrow slate-fronted houses lining the Vieux Bassin, beloved by Impressionist painters.

47 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Pont de Normandie

A soaring cable-stayed bridge leaping 2 km across the Seine estuary between Le Havre and Honfleur; on opening in 1995 its 856 m main span was the longest of its kind in the world.

47 km · about 55 min drive

historic highway

Rouen-Les-Essarts

A fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Orbec

  • 47 kmPont de NormandieA soaring cable-stayed bridge leaping 2 km across the Seine estuary between Le Havre and Honfleur; on opening in 1995 its 856 m main span was the longest of its kind in the world.
  • 55 kmRouen-Les-EssartsA fearsome downhill road circuit whose cobbled Nouveau Monde hairpin hosted five French Grands Prix. The track closed in 1994 and the pits were demolished, but the roads through the Normandy forest remain public and the hairpin is unmistakable.
  • 65 kmSuisse NormandeA miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Orbec.

La Vespière

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8 km awayPop. 1,190

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Bernay

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15 km awayPop. 12,399

Beuvillers

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,130

Menneval

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,432

Vimoutiers

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19 km awayPop. 3,964

Livarot

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