Place to visit
Château Margaux, France: what it is and when to go
Château Margaux is a Bordeaux winery; Premier Grand Cru Classe for Margaux in France. Interests: Food and drink and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. It has articles in 17 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
- Bordeaux winery; Premier Grand Cru Classe for Margaux · Food and drink, History
- Where
- France · Margaux
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 24 km as the crow flies
- Website
- chateau-margaux.com
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 45.04368, -0.66805
What it is and where
Château Margaux is a Bordeaux winery; Premier Grand Cru Classe for Margaux in France. It has articles in 17 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Margaux, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 353 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.04368, -0.66805; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Food and drink and History 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 Château Margaux is March to October.
- JanPossible8:57
- FebPossible10:11
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:39
- JunBest time15:24
- JulBest time15:06
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:17
- DecPossible8:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Food and drink | March to October | November to February |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Château Margaux has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Château Durfort-VivensWinery in the Bordeaux region of France650 m
- Château Pontac-LynchWinery661 m
- Château Malescot St. ExupéryFrench winery692 m
- Château Marquis d’Alesme -Winery698 m
- Château Marquis de TermeFood and drink992 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Food and drink
- Moët & Chandon: French fine winery, Epernay
- Château Lafite Rothschild: vineyard and chateau of Bordeaux
- Château Mouton Rothschild
- Château Latour
- Château Haut-Brion: French winery
- Rungis International Market: place in France
Every France place under Food and drink, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Château Margaux?
It is a Bordeaux winery; Premier Grand Cru Classe for Margaux in France. It has articles in 17 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 Margaux?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 24 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 35.
How do you get to Château Margaux?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 24 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 Château Durfort-Vivens, Château Pontac-Lynch, Château Malescot St. Exupéry. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
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