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Things to see in Montargis (France): 9 places and when to go
Montargis is a town in France, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Food and drink (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Historical Museum of French-Chinese Friendship, Château de la Forêt and Menhir dénommé Grande Pierre. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.9972, 2.7355
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Food and drink (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 86 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montargis
The places in and around Montargis, 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.
- Historical Museum of French-Chinese FriendshipMuseum in Montargis, France59 m
- Château de la ForêtCastle in France13 km
- Menhir dénommé Grande PierreHistory11 km
- Musée GirodetMuseum in France57 m
- Moulin Bardin d'AmillyHistory · Architecture2.2 km
- Brasserie Ephémère des Vallées GatinaisesBrewery18 km
- CAT les RâteliersBrewery5.0 km
- Du Gâtinais au Morvan, Fontainebleau - MontbouyHiking14 km
- La Boite à VinsWinery9.5 km
When to go to Montargis
The best time to visit Montargis 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.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:58
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:58
- JunBest time15:49
- JulBest time15:28
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:59
- DecPossible8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. In April, 9 of the 9 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 Montargis
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 86 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
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- Buthiers20 places40 km
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- Sens11 places47 km
- Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye14 places55 km
- Abbéville-la-Rivière10 places57 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montargis?
The best known: Historical Museum of French-Chinese Friendship, Château de la Forêt, Menhir dénommé Grande Pierre, Musée Girodet, Moulin Bardin d'Amilly. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montargis?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Montargis?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 86 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montargis as the destination and these 9 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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