Place to visit
De Broekelzen, France: what it is and when to go
De Broekelzen is a protected area in France (Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 199 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Natuurpunt
- Coordinates
- 50.7881, 2.74115
What it is and where
De Broekelzen is a protected area in France (Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel).
It is in Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel, where this site lists 31 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.7881, 2.74115; the nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 199 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Natuurpunt
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 De Broekelzen is April to October.
- JanPossible8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: De Broekelzen 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
- Natuurreservaat BroekelzenProtected area133 m
- VidaignebergMountain in Belgium660 m
- Mont NoirHill on the border between France and Belgium1.2 km
- DouvevalleiProtected area1.7 km
- EeuwenhoutProtected area2.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is De Broekelzen?
It is a protected area in France.
When is the best time to visit De Broekelzen?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to De Broekelzen?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 199 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 Natuurreservaat Broekelzen, Vidaigneberg, Mont Noir. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel31 places to see in and around Saint-Sylvestre-Cappel, France: Mont Noir, Mont Cassel, Mont des Cats. Best time: March to October.
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.