Place to visit
Michel C, France: what it is and when to go
Michel C is a shipwreck in France (Tolón). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. 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
- Shipwreck · Diving, History
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 89 km as the crow flies
- Website
- scubaspot.free.fr
- Coordinates
- 43.01147, 6.1441
What it is and where
Michel C is a shipwreck in France (Tolón).
It is in Tolón, where this site lists 44 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.01147, 6.1441; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Diving and History 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 Michel C is March to October.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulBest time14:53
- AugBest time13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May, October |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Michel C has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Underwater path with antique vases and wreckDive site2.1 km
- Calanque du MaureBay2.2 km
- Plage des DarboussièresBeach3.7 km
- Ulysse PlongéeDive site4.2 km
- Château Sainte-AgatheFort5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Diving
- Amoco Cadiz: Shipwreck
- Calanques de Piana: Reef
- French battleship France: Shipwreck
- SMS Regensburg: Shipwreck
- Furieux: Shipwreck
- Font Estramar: Dive site
Every France place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Michel C?
It is a shipwreck in France.
When is the best time to visit Michel C?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Michel C?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 89 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 Underwater path with antique vases and wreck, Calanque du Maure, Plage des Darboussières. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Tolón44 places to see in and around Tolón, France: Mont Faron, Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-de-la-Seds, FNRS III. Best time: March to October.
- Diving128 places for diving in France, from Amoco Cadiz to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. 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).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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