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Things to see in Montoire sur le Loir (France): 11 places and when to go
Montoire sur le Loir is a town in France, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Hiking (3), Temples (1). The best known are Château de Lavardin, La Possonnière Castle and Château de Courtanvaux. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.7579, 0.8692
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Hiking (3) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 155 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montoire sur le Loir
The places in and around Montoire sur le Loir, 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 de LavardinRuined castle in Lavardin, France2.2 km
- La Possonnière CastleCastle in Couture-sur-Loir, France13 km
- Château de CourtanvauxCastle14 km
- Saint-Genest in LavardinChurch located in Loir-et-Cher, in France2.2 km
- Château de MatvalFrench castle11 km
- Château de MontoireRuined castle in Montoire-sur-le-Loire, France1.3 km
- Montoire-sur-le-Loir railway stationTrain station in Loir-et-Cher, France5 m
- de Lavardin à La-Vallée-de-la-FlotteHiking6.3 km
- plan d'eau de Villiers-sur-LoirWith kids10 km
- Via Turonensis par Chartres, Lavardin - Château-RenaultHiking11 km
- Via Turonensis par Chartres, Vendôme - LavardinHiking8.1 km
When to go to Montoire sur le Loir
The best time to visit Montoire sur le Loir 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.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible9:59
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:47
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecPossible8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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 Montoire sur le Loir
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 155 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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And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montoire sur le Loir?
The best known: Château de Lavardin, La Possonnière Castle, Château de Courtanvaux, Saint-Genest in Lavardin, Château de Matval. 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 Montoire sur le Loir?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Montoire sur le Loir?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 155 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montoire sur le Loir 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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