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Things to see in Meillant (France): 11 places and when to go
Meillant is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Temples (1), Nature (1). The best known are Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Château de Meillant and Château de Montrond. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.7832, 2.504
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 217 km as the crow flies
What to see in Meillant
The places in and around Meillant, 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.
- Château d'Ainay-le-VieilMedieval cobblestone castle in France13 km
- Château de MeillantCastle in France3 m
- Château de MontrondCastle in the commune of Saint-Amand-Montrond in the Cher département of France6.8 km
- Château de la ForêtChâteau in Cher, France11 km
- Église Saint-Étienne d'AllichampsChurch located in Cher, in France6.2 km
- Grotte de la LoutonnièreCave7.0 km
- Borne milliaire de Bruère-AllichampsArchaeological site5.6 km
- Abbaye de NoirlacHistory5.3 km
- Domaine du ChaillotWinery12 km
- La Grosse ForgeHistory13 km
- Sam ParcWith kids5.3 km
When to go to Meillant
The best time to visit Meillant 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.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:04
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:07
- DecPossible8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. 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 Meillant
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 217 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
- Sagonne5 places26 km
- Bourges37 places34 km
- La Motte-Feuilly15 places42 km
- Cosne-d'Allier9 places43 km
- Prémilhat11 places54 km
- Nevers27 places55 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Meillant?
The best known: Château d'Ainay-le-Vieil, Château de Meillant, Château de Montrond, Château de la Forêt, Église Saint-Étienne d'Allichamps. 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 Meillant?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Meillant?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 217 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Meillant 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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