Place to visit
plage des Célestins, France: what it is and when to go
plage des Célestins is a beach in Vichy, France. Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. 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
- Beach in Vichy, France · Beaches
- Where
- France
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 136 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jul 01-Aug 31 11:00-19:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Run by
- Ville de Vichy
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 46.11852, 3.42203
What it is and where
plage des Célestins is a beach in Vichy, France.
It is in Vichy, where this site lists 47 more places to see, 441 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.11852, 3.42203; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Ville de Vichy
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Beaches 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 plage des Célestins is June to September.
- JanBetter not8:49
- FebBetter not10:06
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprPossible13:19
- MayPossible14:46
- JunBest time15:33
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:39
- NovBetter not9:11
- DecBetter not8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. 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
- Source des Célestins (Vichy)Building in Vichy, France165 m
- Aloha ParcWith kids284 m
- Boutique Ité LasterDistillery487 m
- Hôtel des AmbassadeursFormer hotel in Vichy541 m
- Église Saint-Louis de VichyChurch located in Allier, in France608 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Beaches
- Calanques de Piana
- Plages du Prado: beaches in the south neighborhood of Marseille, France
- Plage de la Palmyre: Beach
- plage de Sainte-Marguerite: beach in Pornichet, France
- Plage du Lotu: Beach
- Plage de Trescadec: Beach
Every France place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is plage des Célestins?
It is a beach in Vichy, France.
When is the best time to visit plage des Célestins?
June to September. In June there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.
How do you get to plage des Célestins?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 136 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 Source des Célestins (Vichy), Aloha Parc, Boutique Ité Laster. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Vichy47 places to see in and around Vichy, France: Vichy, Château de Billy, Château de Montgilbert. Best time: March to October.
- Beaches157 places for beaches in France, from Calanques de Piana to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. 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.