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Things to see in Les Mathes (France): 10 places and when to go
Les Mathes is a town in France, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (3), With kids (2), Nature (2). The best known are La Palmyre Zoo, La Coubre Lighthouse and Les Loges tide mill. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.7024, -1.169
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · With kids (2) · Nature (2) · Architecture (2) · Beaches (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 104 km as the crow flies
What to see in Les Mathes
The places in and around Les Mathes, 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.
- La Palmyre ZooZoo in France1.7 km
- La Coubre LighthouseLighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France5.0 km
- Les Loges tide millTide mill in Saint-Just-Luzac, France13 km
- Plage de la PalmyreBeach2.6 km
- Baie de Bonne AnseBay3.1 km
- Plage du BureauBeach9.3 km
- Villa HéliantheVilla in Royan, France14 km
- Villa Le SextantVilla in France1.8 km
- Brasserie des 3 PharesBrewery14 km
- Splash Park La PalmyreWith kids3.4 km
When to go to Les Mathes
The best time to visit Les Mathes 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.
- JanPossible8:52
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:43
- JunBest time15:30
- JulBest time15:11
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. In June, 10 of the 10 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 Les Mathes
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 104 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
- Soulac-sur-Mer14 places21 km
- Avenue Camille Pelletan13 places31 km
- Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron13 places31 km
- Saintes20 places40 km
- La Rochelle37 places52 km
- Mousset49 places61 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Les Mathes?
The best known: La Palmyre Zoo, La Coubre Lighthouse, Les Loges tide mill, Plage de la Palmyre, Baie de Bonne Anse. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Les Mathes?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.
How do you get to Les Mathes?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 104 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Les Mathes as the destination and these 10 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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