Place to visit
Phare des Baleines, France: what it is and when to go
Phare des Baleines is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. It has articles in 3 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
- Lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France · Architecture
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 171 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Apr-Jun,Sep 10:00-19:00; Jul-Aug 09:30-20:00; Oct-Mar 10:30-17:30
- Coordinates
- 46.24419, -1.56112
What it is and where
Phare des Baleines is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 46.24419, -1.56112; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 171 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Phare des Baleines is March to October.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebPossible10:06
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. 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
- Phare des BaleineauxLighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France2.9 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des NigesProtected area in France4.9 km
- Fier d'ArsBay6.4 km
- Pointe du Grouin du Cou LighthouseLighthouse in Vendée, France13 km
- Les Génerelles BeachBeach14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Architecture
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Millau Viaduct: motorway bridge in France
- Pont du Gard: ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
- Pont Alexandre III: bridge that spans the Seine in Paris, France
- Pont Neuf: bridge across the Seine in Paris, France
- Pont Saint-Bénézet: bridge in Avignon, France
Every France place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Phare des Baleines?
It is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France. It has articles in 3 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 Phare des Baleines?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Phare des Baleines?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 171 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 Phare des Baleineaux, Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des Niges, Fier d'Ars. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Architecture442 places for architecture in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.