Place to visit
Château de Richelieu, France: what it is and when to go
Château de Richelieu is a demolished château in Touraine, France. Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Demolished château in Touraine, France · Nature, History
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 244 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ville-richelieu.fr
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 47.00766, 0.32564
What it is and where
Château de Richelieu is a demolished château in Touraine, France. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 47.00766, 0.32564; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 244 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature and History 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
The best time to visit Château de Richelieu is March to October.
- JanPossible8:43
- FebPossible10:03
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:51
- JunBest time15:40
- JulBest time15:20
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Château de Richelieu has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Château d'ArtignyHistory7.7 km
- Château du RivauCastle11 km
- Château de la Chapelle BellouinHistory12 km
- Royal abbey of Saint-Michel de Bois-AubryAbbey located in Indre-et-Loire, in France12 km
- Dolmen Le Carroir Bon AirArchaeological site13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Nature
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Lascaux: cave in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings
- Chauvet Cave: cave in France
- Champ de Mars: large public green space in Paris, France
- Jardin du Luxembourg: urban park in Paris, France
Every France place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Château de Richelieu?
It is a demolished château in Touraine, France. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Château de Richelieu?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 20.
How do you get to Château de Richelieu?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 244 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 Château d'Artigny, Château du Rivau, Château de la Chapelle Bellouin. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Nature5451 places for nature in France, from Mont Blanc to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. 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. More about Château de Richelieu on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.