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Things to see in Bio (France): 24 places and when to go
Bio is a town in France, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (4), Food and drink (4). The best known are Carennac, Rignac, Lot and Padirac Cave. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.791, 1.7906
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 198 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bio
The places in and around Bio, 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.
- CarennacHistory15 km
- Rignac, LotHistory8.4 km
- Padirac CavePit cave in France8.1 km
- Château de la PannonieCastle in Lot, France11 km
- Église Saint-Pierre de CarennacChurch located in Lot, in France15 km
- Château d'AssierCastle15 km
- Château de Castelnau-BretenouxCastle in France12 km
- Cave of ReveillonPit cave11 km
- Pierre MartineDolmen in Livernon, France15 km
- Dolmen du Pech de GrammontArchaeological site9.5 km
- Halle de ThéminesHistory6.4 km
- Les Fieux CaveCave in France12 km
- Pigeonnier du château d'AssierHistory14 km
- Gouffre du Saut de la PucelleCave9.4 km
- Parc animalier de GramatWildlife park in France6.1 km
- Pont de MadayBridge in France11 km
- réserve naturelle régionale du marais de BonnefontNature reserve in Midi-Pyrénées3.2 km
- Brasserie du MatouBrewery12 km
- Brasserie La BohemeBrewery3.7 km
- Cavavin (Marchand de vin)Winery5.2 km
- La cuvée des DracsBrewery7.6 km
- Le Pech de VigneTourist accommodation located in Bio, in the Lot department, Occitanie region, France. Specialized in accommodating cave divers3 m
- VA 16 : Bretenoux - CarennacHiking10 km
- VA 17 : Carennac - RocamadourHiking12 km
When to go to Bio
The best time to visit Bio 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.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:23
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In June, 24 of the 24 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 Bio
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 198 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
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- Conques-en-Rouergue24 places53 km
- Caylus11 places62 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bio?
The best known: Carennac, Rignac, Lot, Padirac Cave, Château de la Pannonie, Église Saint-Pierre de Carennac. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bio?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Bio?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 198 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bio as the destination and these 24 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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