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Things to see in La Houssaye (France): 11 places and when to go
La Houssaye is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (2), Nature (2). The best known are Sées Cathedral, Château d'O and Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Sées. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 48.567, 0.1359
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 164 km as the crow flies
What to see in La Houssaye
The places in and around La Houssaye, 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.
- Sées CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral in Sées, France5.1 km
- Château d'OCastle9.7 km
- Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de SéesBasilica located in Orne, in France5.1 km
- Signal d’ÉcouvesMountain in France7.7 km
- Château de MédavyHistory13 km
- Géologique de Normandie-Maine Regional Nature ReserveProtected area in France7.2 km
- AC LOISIRSWith kids13 km
- De la Manche aux Pyrénées 03, Ecouché - Signal d'EcouvesHiking15 km
- de Verneuil à Bagnoles-de-l'OrneHiking8.8 km
- La Verrerie du GastHistory7.5 km
- Parc Animalier d'ÉcouvesWith kids · Wildlife5 m
When to go to La Houssaye
The best time to visit La Houssaye 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.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebPossible9:56
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:54
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In April, 11 of the 11 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 La Houssaye
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 164 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
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- Mamers9 places29 km
- Chennebrun9 places49 km
- Tuffé-Val-de-la-Chéronne10 places55 km
- Flers8 places56 km
- Le Mans33 places63 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in La Houssaye?
The best known: Sées Cathedral, Château d'O, Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Sées, Signal d’Écouves, Château de Médavy. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit La Houssaye?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to La Houssaye?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 164 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with La Houssaye as the destination and these 11 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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