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Things to see in Fourmies (France): 13 places and when to go
Fourmies is a town in France, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Hiking (5), Architecture (1). The best known are Florentine tower of Buire, Ecomusée de la région de Fourmies-Trélon and Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus, Hirson. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 50.0176, 4.0424
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Hiking (5) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · Temples (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), 155 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fourmies
The places in and around Fourmies, 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.
- Florentine tower of BuireRailway tower in Buire, France12 km
- Ecomusée de la région de Fourmies-TrélonMuseum in France2 m
- Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus, HirsonChurch located in Aisne, in France12 km
- Château de TrélonCastle6.2 km
- Monument de la Pierre d'HaudroyMonument in La Flamengrie (Aisne), France8.7 km
- Ferme d'OhisHistory10 km
- Mausolée SavartMausoleum located in Aisne, in France12 km
- réserve naturelle régionale des monts de BaivesNature reserve in Hauts-de-France13 km
- Accès AvesnesHiking13 km
- Bon-Secours - SonHiking7.7 km
- Boucle Forges et EtangsHiking3.0 km
- GRP 124 Liaison 1 - MacquenoiseHiking9.9 km
- GRP 125 Liaison Lac de Val JolyHiking15 km
When to go to Fourmies
The best time to visit Fourmies 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.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarBest time11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecPossible7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. In April, 13 of the 13 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 Fourmies
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)), 155 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
- Maubeuge26 places29 km
- Sainte-Preuve6 places46 km
- Walincourt-Selvigny8 places50 km
- Alaincourt13 places55 km
- Charleville-Mézières21 places56 km
- Bon-Secours18 places62 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fourmies?
The best known: Florentine tower of Buire, Ecomusée de la région de Fourmies-Trélon, Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus, Hirson, Château de Trélon, Monument de la Pierre d'Haudroy. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fourmies?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Fourmies?
The nearest main airport is Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), 155 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fourmies as the destination and these 13 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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