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Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul, France: what it is and when to go
Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul is a monumental cross located in Haute-Saône, in France (Faverney). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Monumental cross located in Haute-Saône, in France · History
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 226 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 47.63812, 6.07257
What it is and where
Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul is a monumental cross located in Haute-Saône, in France (Faverney). 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.
Croix située devant l'église avec bas-relief daté de 1592
It is in Faverney, where this site lists 6 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.63812, 6.07257; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 226 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 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 Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul is March to October.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. 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.
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
- Abbey of Montigny-lès-VesoulAbbey located in Haute-Saône, in France191 m
- Aroz holed stoneMonolith in Aroz, France5.7 km
- Musée Jean-Léon GérômeMuseum in Vesoul, France6.4 km
- réserve naturelle régionale de la grotte de la BaumeNature reserve in Franche-Comté6.5 km
- Traves holed stoneMonolith in Traves, France6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul?
It is a monumental cross located in Haute-Saône, 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 Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Monumental cross of Montigny-lès-Vesoul?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 226 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 Abbey of Montigny-lès-Vesoul, Aroz holed stone, Musée Jean-Léon Gérôme. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Faverney6 places to see in and around Faverney, France: Abbey of Montigny-lès-Vesoul, Abbaye de Faverney, Pont à la Polonceau (Bourguignon-lès-Conflans). Best time: March to Oc
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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