Place to visit
Observatoire d'Arçay, France: what it is and when to go
Observatoire d'Arçay is an observatory in France (Bourges). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- France
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 198 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sapc.astrosurf.com
- Run by
- Société Astronomique Populaire du Centre
- Coordinates
- 46.94661, 2.33494
What it is and where
Observatoire d'Arçay is an observatory in France (Bourges).
It is in Bourges, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.94661, 2.33494; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 198 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Société Astronomique Populaire du Centre
It is one of the Stargazing 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
Months when you can visit Observatoire d'Arçay: November to March.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBetter not13:22
- MayBetter not14:51
- JunBetter not15:40
- JulBetter not15:20
- AugBetter not14:02
- SepBetter not12:19
- OctBetter not10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. 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
- Le Cher, de Vierzon à St-Amand-MontrondHiking4.9 km
- ThouxProtected area in France7.7 km
- Basilica of Notre-Dame des EnfantsBasilica located in Cher, in France9.8 km
- Château de Châteauneuf-sur-CherCastle9.8 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale des chaumes du VernillerProtected area in France11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Stargazing
- Paris Observatory: foremost astronomical observatory of France
- University of Bordeaux: university in France
- Observatory of Strasbourg: astronomical observatory in France
- List of astronomical observatories: Wikimedia list article
- Pises Observatory: astronomical observatory in France
- Lyon Observatory: school in France
Every France place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Observatoire d'Arçay?
It is an observatory in France.
When is the best time to visit Observatoire d'Arçay?
November to March. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Observatoire d'Arçay?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 198 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 Le Cher, de Vierzon à St-Amand-Montrond, Thoux, Basilica of Notre-Dame des Enfants. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Bourges37 places to see in and around Bourges, France: Bourges Cathedral, Basilica of Notre-Dame des Enfants, Palais Jacques Cœur. Best time: March to October.
- Stargazing83 places for stargazing in France, from Paris Observatory to spots hardly anyone knows. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.