# Château de Villars, France: what it is and when to go

> Château de Villars is a castle in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, Nièvre, France (Nevers). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. It has articles in 2 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/chateau-de-villars/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, Nièvre, France · History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 196 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 46.8463, 3.12316

## What it is and where

Château de Villars is a castle in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, Nièvre, France (Nevers). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Nevers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/nevers/), where this site lists 27 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.8463, 3.12316; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 196 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=46.846302%2C3.123163)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.846302%2C3.123163)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) 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 Château de Villars is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 44 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 03 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 39 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 19 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 06 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 21 |

In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. 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 Meauce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-meauce/): Castle · 7.9 km
- [Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-d-apremont-sur-allier/): Historic castle in France · 8.6 km
- [Voie de Vézelay, Nevers - Sancoins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/voie-de-vezelay-nevers-sancoins/): Hiking · 9.4 km
- [Château de Saint-Augustin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-saint-augustin/): Castle · 13 km
- [Avant-Porte du Croux](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/avant-porte-du-croux/): History · 16 km

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

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars 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
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Château de Villars?

It is a castle in Saint-Parize-le-Châtel, Nièvre, France. It has articles in 2 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 Château de Villars?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.

### How do you get to Château de Villars?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 196 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.846302%2C3.123163) 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 Meauce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-meauce/), [Château d'Apremont-sur-Allier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-d-apremont-sur-allier/), [Voie de Vézelay, Nevers - Sancoins](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/voie-de-vezelay-nevers-sancoins/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/399461491), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17102428), CC0. More about Château de Villars on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Villars). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

