Place to visit
Crapaud, France: what it is and when to go
Crapaud is a wreck in Lorient in France. Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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
- Wreck in Lorient · Diving, History
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 382 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 47.72605, -3.36989
What it is and where
Crapaud is a wreck in Lorient in France.
It is in Lorient, where this site lists 53 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.72605, -3.36989; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 382 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Diving 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 Crapaud is March to October.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecPossible8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Crapaud 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
- SMS Regensburg1914 Graudenz-class cruiser95 m
- Roadstead of LorientRoadstead or bay in France1.0 km
- Étrave du sous-marin MarsouinShipwreck1.2 km
- Citadel of Port-LouisCitadel in Morbihan, France1.8 km
- Hôtel GabrielBuildings in Lorient, France2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Diving
- Amoco Cadiz: very large crude carrier
- Calanques de Piana
- French battleship France: 1912 Courbet-class battleship
- French ironclad Furieux: ironclad warship of the French Navy
- Font Estramar: spring in France
- Lac d'Alfeld: reservoir in France
Every France place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Crapaud?
It is a wreck in Lorient in France.
When is the best time to visit Crapaud?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Crapaud?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 382 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 SMS Regensburg, Roadstead of Lorient, Étrave du sous-marin Marsouin. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Lorient53 places to see in and around Lorient, France: SMS Regensburg, Roadstead of Lorient, Les terres de Nataé. Best time: March to October.
- Diving128 places for diving in France, from Amoco Cadiz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. 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.