# Siege of Termes, France: what it is and when to go

> Siege of Termes is a 1210 siege in France (Termes). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/accueil-du-chateau-de-termes/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** 1210 siege · Museums and art
- **Where:** France · Camin dal Castel 2, 11330, Termes
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 221 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- **Website:** [chateau-termes.com](https://chateau-termes.com)
- **Run by:** Mairie de Termes
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Coordinates:** 43.00026, 2.56135

## What it is and where

Siege of Termes is a 1210 siege in France (Termes). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

L'accueil du château de Termes propose : - la vision d'un film explicatif (12 min- payant) - l'exposition permanante "1210, le siège du château de Termes" (payant). - quelques vitrines patrimoniales.

It is in [Termes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/termes/), where this site lists 20 more places to see, 6 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.00026, 2.56135; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.000263%2C2.561354)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.000263%2C2.561354)

- **Run by:** Mairie de Termes
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible

It is one of the [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museos/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Siege of Termes is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 10 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 18 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 11 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 28 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 52 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 46 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 29 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 50 |

In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Château de Termes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-termes/): Castle · 446 m
- [Château de Durfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-durfort/): Ruined castle of France · 2.2 km
- [Boucle Des Corbières](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/boucle-des-corbieres/): Hiking · 4.9 km
- [Château de Villerouge-Termenès](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-villerouge-termenes/): Castle · 5.4 km
- [De la Manche aux Pyrénées 23, Carcassonne - Sournia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/de-la-manche-aux-pyrenees-23-carcassonne-sournia/): Hiking · 6.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: Museums and art

- [Louvre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-del-louvre/): art and archeology museum in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Bayeux Tapestry](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/musee-de-la-tapisserie-de-bayeux/): embroidered wall-hanging art depicting the Norman invasion of England
- [Centre Pompidou](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/centro-pompidou/): national cultural center of contemporary art in Paris, France
- [Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-montsoreau-museum-of-contemporary-art/): museum of Contemporary art in France

Every France place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Siege of Termes?

It is a 1210 siege in France. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Siege of Termes?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.

### How do you get to Siege of Termes?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 221 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.000263%2C2.561354) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Château de Termes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-termes/), [Château de Durfort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-durfort/), [Boucle Des Corbières](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/boucle-des-corbieres/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/188151245), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3486031), CC0. More about Siege of Termes on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Termes). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).