Place to visit
Giant Plane tree of Lamanon, France: what it is and when to go
Giant Plane tree of Lamanon is a visitor attraction in France (La Barben). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. 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 · Nature
- Where
- France
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 31 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.70029, 5.08508
What it is and where
Giant Plane tree of Lamanon is a visitor attraction in France (La Barben). 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.
Platane vieux de 500 ans
It is in La Barben, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.70029, 5.08508; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 31 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature 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 Giant Plane tree of Lamanon is April to October.
- JanPossible9:05
- FebPossible10:16
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:32
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:57
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. 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
- Chapelle des Pénitents blancs d'AlleinsChapel located in Bouches-du-Rhône, in France6.2 km
- Château de l'EmpériMuseum in France6.8 km
- Les OpiesMountain in France, top of the Alpilles mountain range8.3 km
- Les vignerons de PélissanneWinery9.1 km
- Roman temple of Château-BasTemple9.3 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 Giant Plane tree of Lamanon?
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 Giant Plane tree of Lamanon?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.
How do you get to Giant Plane tree of Lamanon?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 31 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 Chapelle des Pénitents blancs d'Alleins, Château de l'Empéri, Les Opies. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- La Barben25 places to see in and around La Barben, France: Silvacane Abbey, Roquepertuse, Roman temple of Château-Bas. 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. More about Giant Plane tree of Lamanon on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.