Place to visit
Memorial Pegasus, France: what it is and when to go
Memorial Pegasus is a museum in Ranville, France (Caen). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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
- Museum in Ranville, France · Museums and art
- Where
- France · Avenue du Major John Howard 1, 14860, Ranville
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 200 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Feb-Mar: 10:00-17:00; Apr-Sep: Mo-Su 09:30-18:30; Oct 1-Dec 15: 10:00-17:00
- Website
- musee.memorial-pegasus.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 49.24253, -0.27144
What it is and where
Memorial Pegasus is a museum in Ranville, France (Caen). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Caen, where this site lists 75 more places to see, 8.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.24253, -0.27144; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 200 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art 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 Memorial Pegasus is March to October.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebPossible9:53
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:06
- JunBest time16:00
- JulBest time15:38
- AugBest time14:12
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:30
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible8:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h. 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
- Pegasus BridgeBridge in Normandy203 m
- Café GondréeCafé261 m
- GirafouWith kids1.1 km
- Brasserie des 9 MondesBrewery1.5 km
- GR 223 (France)Long distance hiking route in France2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Museums and art
- Louvre: art and archeology museum in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Bayeux Tapestry: embroidered wall-hanging art depicting the Norman invasion of England
- Centre Pompidou: national cultural center of contemporary art in Paris, France
- Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art: museum of Contemporary art in France
Every France place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Memorial Pegasus?
It is a museum in Ranville, France. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, 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 Memorial Pegasus?
March to October. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h.
How do you get to Memorial Pegasus?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 200 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 Pegasus Bridge, Café Gondrée, Girafou. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Caen75 places to see in and around Caen, France: Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux Cathedral, Mulberry harbours. Best time: March to October.
- Museums and art564 places for museums and art in France, from Louvre 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.
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