Place to visit
étangs de Saclay, France: what it is and when to go
étangs de Saclay is a ponds in Saclay, France (Versailles, Yvelines). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04. 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
- Ponds in Saclay, France · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.74207, 2.15925
What it is and where
étangs de Saclay is a ponds in Saclay, France (Versailles, Yvelines). 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.
Site classé en tant que réserve naturelle
It is in Versailles, Yvelines, where this site lists 57 more places to see, 6.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.74207, 2.15925; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 15 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 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 étangs de Saclay is April to October.
- JanPossible8:29
- FebPossible9:55
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- 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. 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: étangs de Saclay 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
- GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 2 : Le plateau de SaclayHiking2.1 km
- Accès GR11Hiking2.6 km
- Musée municipal de la toile de JouyMuseum in France3.1 km
- Relais Nature de Jouy-VélizyWith kids · Wildlife3.9 km
- Club d'astronomie de VélizyObservatory5.1 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 étangs de Saclay?
It is a ponds in Saclay, 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 étangs de Saclay?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 04.
How do you get to étangs de Saclay?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 15 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 GRP de la Ceinture Verte, étape 2 : Le plateau de Saclay, Accès GR11, Musée municipal de la toile de Jouy. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Versailles, Yvelines57 places to see in and around Versailles, Yvelines, France: Petit Trianon, Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Villa Savoye. 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. More about étangs de Saclay on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.