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Things to see in Dreux (France): 14 places and when to go
Dreux is a town in France, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Hiking (4), Temples (3). The best known are Château d'Anet, Chapelle royale de Dreux and Château d'Abondant. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 48.7399, 1.3623
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Hiking (4) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 73 km as the crow flies
What to see in Dreux
The places in and around Dreux, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Château d'AnetFrench château in Eure-et-Loir14 km
- Chapelle royale de DreuxChapel located in Eure-et-Loir, in France186 m
- Château d'AbondantChâteau in Eure-et-Loir, France7.3 km
- Château Saint-Georges MotelChâteau in Saint-Georges-Motel, France5.4 km
- Château de SorelCastle in France10 km
- Dreux Wine-growers and Craftsmen EcomuseumMuseum in France573 m
- Château de LouyeCastle7.3 km
- Dreux museum of Art and HistoryFrench municipal museum of Dreux, Eure-et-Loir787 m
- chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste de DreuxChapel located in Eure-et-Loir, in France532 m
- CvinDistillery1.2 km
- De Anet à MontreuilHiking9.1 km
- De Montreuil à MaintenonHiking10 km
- de Versailles à VerneuilHiking14 km
- Le plan d'eau de Mézières-EcluzellesHiking5.5 km
When to go to Dreux
The best time to visit Dreux is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:02
- JunBest time15:55
- JulBest time15:34
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:54
- DecPossible8:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dreux
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Chartres12 places34 km
- Thoiry24 places34 km
- Chennebrun9 places43 km
- Maudétour-en-Vexin22 places50 km
- Dourdan9 places53 km
- Place Ernest Thorel24 places55 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dreux?
The best known: Château d'Anet, Chapelle royale de Dreux, Château d'Abondant, Château Saint-Georges Motel, Château de Sorel. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dreux?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to Dreux?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dreux as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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