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Things to see in Paray-le-Monial (France): 12 places and when to go
Paray-le-Monial is a town in France, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Temples (2), Museums and art (1). The best known are Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial, Couvent des Ursulines de Charolles and Chapelle de la Visitation (Paray-le-Monial). The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.451, 4.1224
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Temples (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 110 km as the crow flies
What to see in Paray-le-Monial
The places in and around Paray-le-Monial, 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.
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-MonialBasilica located in Saône-et-Loire, in France141 m
- Couvent des Ursulines de CharollesConvent located in Saône-et-Loire, in France12 km
- Chapelle de la Visitation (Paray-le-Monial)Chapel located in Saône-et-Loire, in France7 m
- Château de Charles-Le-TéméraireHistory12 km
- Château de CypierreCastle5.5 km
- Château de DigoineHistory11 km
- Château de GrammontCastle8.1 km
- Hiéron MuseumMuseum in France125 m
- Prieuré Sainte-Marie-MadeleinePriory located in Saône-et-Loire, in France12 km
- Château de MontessusHistory11 km
- Donjon de MontessusCastle11 km
- Ensemble industriel d'HautefondHistory4.8 km
When to go to Paray-le-Monial
The best time to visit Paray-le-Monial 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.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In March, 12 of the 12 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 Paray-le-Monial
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 110 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
- Curbigny12 places20 km
- Marcigny8 places21 km
- Blanzy13 places34 km
- Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre16 places38 km
- Cluny30 places41 km
- Roanne33 places47 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Paray-le-Monial?
The best known: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial, Couvent des Ursulines de Charolles, Chapelle de la Visitation (Paray-le-Monial), Château de Charles-Le-Téméraire, Château de Cypierre. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Paray-le-Monial?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Paray-le-Monial?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Paray-le-Monial as the destination and these 12 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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