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Things to see in Ongles (France): 33 places and when to go
Ongles is a town in France, and this site lists 33 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), History (8), Mountains (6). The best known are Montagne de Lure, Pont sur la Laye and Jardins de Salagon. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 44.0271, 5.7339
- Places
- 33 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · History (8) · Mountains (6) · Hiking (5) · Temples (4) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 78 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Montagne de Lure, at 1,826 m.
What to see in Ongles
The places in and around Ongles, 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.
- Montagne de LureMountain in France12 km
- Pont sur la LayeBridge in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France11 km
- Jardins de SalagonA public park, museum and an ethnobotanical garden located in the town of Mane, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Department of France10 km
- Tour de PorchèresHistory · Architecture12 km
- Abbaye Notre-Dame de LureAbbey located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France9.1 km
- Château de SauvanCastle in Mane, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France12 km
- Prieuré Notre-Dame de SalagonPriory located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France11 km
- Abîme de CoutellePit un France3.7 km
- Abîme de CruisFilled-in pit in France9.2 km
- Aven de la PépettePit in France11 km
- Aven des CèdresPit en France8.2 km
- Aven des MuresCave6.0 km
- Aven des QuatreCave6.6 km
- Aven du CaladaïreCave11 km
- Aven du Calavon (perte du Riou)Cave8.0 km
- Aven du Nid d'AigleCave11 km
- Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Martin de CruisChurch located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France9.1 km
- Église Saint-Claude de SigonceChurch located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France9.3 km
- le TrébouxMountain of the Alps in France14 km
- Rochers des MourresNature6.1 km
- Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'OnglesMuseum in France5 m
- Pic BouineSummit6.2 km
- Portail féodal de BanonHistory8.6 km
- Source des BrieuxCave9.6 km
And the other 9, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: A casa corsa
- Hiking: Jas de Madame, Petit Tour de la Montagne de Lure, Tour de la Montagne de Lure, Tours en Montagne de Lure
- Nature: le Défens, Néoures
- Mountains: Refuge de Notre-Dame de Lure
- With kids: Sidérostat
When to go to Ongles
The best time to visit Ongles is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible9:03
- FebPossible10:14
- MarPossible11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:17
- JulBest time14:59
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:23
- DecPossible8:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. In July, 33 of the 33 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 Ongles
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 78 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
- Saint-Trinit10 places23 km
- Puimichel12 places24 km
- Caumont-sur-Durance25 places27 km
- Beaumont-de-Pertuis17 places31 km
- Quinson21 places44 km
- Gordes30 places47 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ongles?
The best known: Montagne de Lure, Pont sur la Laye, Jardins de Salagon, Tour de Porchères, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lure. In all, 33 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ongles?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43.
How do you get to Ongles?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 78 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ongles as the destination and these 33 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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