# St. Mihiel German military cemetery, France: what it is and when to go

> St. Mihiel German military cemetery is a military cemetery located in Meuse, in France (Les Paroches). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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/cimetiere-militaire-allemand-de-saint-mihiel/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Military cemetery located in Meuse, in France · History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 224 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [volksbund.de](https://www.volksbund.de/kriegsgraeberstaette/st-mihiel.html)
- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site
- **Coordinates:** 48.87767, 5.60803

## What it is and where

St. Mihiel German military cemetery is a military cemetery located in Meuse, in France (Les Paroches). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Les Paroches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-paroches/), where this site lists 22 more places to see, 9.6 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.87767, 5.60803; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 224 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=48.877665%2C5.608035)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.877665%2C5.608035)

- **Protection:** UNESCO World Heritage Site

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 St. Mihiel German military cemetery is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 28 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 54 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 34 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 28 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 57 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 35 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 31 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 53 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 03 |

In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. 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

- [Tour du Val de Meuse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-val-de-meuse/): Hiking route in France · 378 m
- [Menhir de la Dame Schonne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/menhir-de-la-dame-schonne/): History · 3.2 km
- [Couvent des Minimes (Saint-Mihiel)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancien-couvent-des-minimes/): Convent located in Meuse, in France · 4.3 km
- [Café des Arcades](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cafe-des-arcades/): History · 4.3 km
- [Hôtel de Gondrecourt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hotel-de-gondrecourt/): History · 4.6 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 St. Mihiel German military cemetery?

It is a military cemetery located in Meuse, in France. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 St. Mihiel German military cemetery?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.

### How do you get to St. Mihiel German military cemetery?

The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 224 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.877665%2C5.608035) 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 [Tour du Val de Meuse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-val-de-meuse/), [Menhir de la Dame Schonne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/menhir-de-la-dame-schonne/), [Couvent des Minimes (Saint-Mihiel)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancien-couvent-des-minimes/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/133040606), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51619032), CC0. More about St. Mihiel German military cemetery on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimeti%C3%A8re_militaire_allemand_de_Gobessart). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).