Place to visit
Basilica of St. Pius X, France: what it is and when to go
Basilica of St. Pius X is a basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France (Basilique souterraine Saint-Pie X) (Argelès-Gazost). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 11 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France · Temples
- Local name
- Basilique souterraine Saint-Pie X
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 200 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:00
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 43.09728, -0.05341
What it is and where
Basilica of St. Pius X is a basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France (Basilique souterraine Saint-Pie X) (Argelès-Gazost). It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Argelès-Gazost, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.09728, -0.05341; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 200 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in France. In Kokai 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 Basilica of St. Pius X is March to October.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Rosary BasilicaBasilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France330 m
- Château fort de LourdesHistoric castle in Lourdes, Hautes-Pyrénées, France359 m
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch in Lourdes, France397 m
- Massabielle GrottoCatholic pilgrimage cave in Lourdes, France417 m
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of LourdesMarian shrine in Hautes-Pyrénées, France435 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Temples
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Panthéon: mausoleum in Paris for the most distinguished French people
- Basilica of Saint-Denis: basilica located in Seine-Saint-Denis, in France
- Sacré-Cœur, Paris: Roman Catholic church in Paris, France
- Sainte-Chapelle: chapel in Paris, in France
Every France place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of St. Pius X?
It is a basilica located in Hautes-Pyrénées, in France (Basilique souterraine Saint-Pie X in the local language). It has articles in 11 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 Basilica of St. Pius X?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Basilica of St. Pius X?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 200 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
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 Rosary Basilica, Château fort de Lourdes, Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Argelès-Gazost35 places to see in and around Argelès-Gazost, France: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rosary Basilica, Massabielle Grotto. Best time: April to October.
- Temples1178 places for temples in France, from Notre-Dame de Paris to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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