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Things to see in Billy le grand (France): 16 places and when to go
Billy le grand is a town in France, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (4), Food and drink (4). The best known are Mont Cornillet, windmill of Verzenay and Phare de Verzenay. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.1079, 4.2298
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (4) · Mountains (2) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 123 km as the crow flies
What to see in Billy le grand
The places in and around Billy le grand, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mont CornilletSummit13 km
- windmill of VerzenayWindmill of Verzenay, France9.2 km
- Phare de VerzenayArchitecture8.0 km
- Château de JuvignyCastle11 km
- Russian Military Cemetery of Saint-Hilaire-le-GrandCemetery located in Marne, in France14 km
- Église Saint-Ephrem de JâlonsChurch located in Marne, in France11 km
- église Saint-Réol d'AmbonnayChurch located in Marne, in France5.4 km
- Mont SinaïHill in France6.9 km
- Bières et TentationsBrewery10 km
- Champagne Bonnevie - BocartWinery4 m
- De Reims à Châlons-en-ChampagneHiking2.8 km
- Distillerie GuillonDistillery8.2 km
- JosephWinery5.6 km
- Faux De VerzyProtected area in France5.6 km
- VerzyProtected area in France6.5 km
- Tour de la Montagne de ReimsHiking9.3 km
When to go to Billy le grand
The best time to visit Billy le grand is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:26
- FebPossible9:53
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:05
- JunBest time15:59
- JulBest time15:37
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:51
- DecPossible8:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01. In April, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Billy le grand
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Reims40 places22 km
- Monthelon39 places25 km
- Courcelles-sur-Vesle11 places54 km
- Sainte-Preuve6 places62 km
- Place de Nuisement9 places68 km
- Bassevelle12 places73 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Billy le grand?
The best known: Mont Cornillet, windmill of Verzenay, Phare de Verzenay, Château de Juvigny, Russian Military Cemetery of Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Billy le grand?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 01.
How do you get to Billy le grand?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 123 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Billy le grand as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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