Place to visit
La Coccinelle, France: what it is and when to go
La Coccinelle is a visitor attraction in France (La Teste-de-Buch). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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
- Activity · With kids
- Where
- France · 135, 33470, Gujan-Mestras
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 39 km as the crow flies
- Website
- la-coccinelle.fr
- Coordinates
- 44.62134, -1.10487
What it is and where
La Coccinelle is a visitor attraction in France (La Teste-de-Buch). 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.
It is in La Teste-de-Buch, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.62134, -1.10487; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 39 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 With kids 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 La Coccinelle is March to October.
- JanPossible8:59
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:37
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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.
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
- Kid ParkWith kids212 m
- Brasserie MiraBrewery1.6 km
- Laca BoïatesBrewery2.4 km
- Plage de la HumeBeach2.8 km
- Zoo du Bassin d'ArcachonWith kids · Wildlife4.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: With kids
- Disneyland Paris: theme park resort in France, partially owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Europa-Park: theme park in Germany
- Jardin d'Acclimatation: amusement park in Paris, France
- Cité de l'espace: French theme park
- Parc Astérix: amusement park in France
- Disneyland Park: Theme park in France in Disneyland Paris
Every France place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Coccinelle?
It is a visitor attraction in 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 La Coccinelle?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to La Coccinelle?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 39 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 Kid Park, Brasserie Mira, Laca Boïates. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- La Teste-de-Buch15 places to see in and around La Teste-de-Buch, France: Dune of Pilat, Teich ornithological reserve, Monument aux morts d'Arcachon. Best time: March to October.
- With kids712 places for with kids in France, from Disneyland Paris to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March 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. More about La Coccinelle on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.