Place to visit
Pont du Châtelet, France: what it is and when to go
Pont du Châtelet is a bridge in France, at 1,627 m above sea level. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Bridge in France · Architecture
- Where
- France
- Elevation
- 1,627 m
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 104 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 44.53634, 6.7857
What it is and where
Pont du Châtelet is a bridge in France, at 1,627 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 44.53634, 6.7857; the nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes), 104 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 Pont du Châtelet is March to October.
- JanPossible9:00
- FebPossible10:13
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:15
- MayBest time14:36
- JunBest time15:21
- JulBest time15:03
- AugBest time13:52
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:20
- DecPossible8:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39. 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
- La SauvageBrewery3.3 km
- Refuge du ChambeyronMountains · Hiking4.1 km
- La Mortice Southern SummitSummit of the Monte Viso Alps in France4.4 km
- Pic de SerenneMountain of the Monte Viso Alps in France4.4 km
- Glaciers de ChauvetGlacier4.8 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 Pont du Châtelet?
It is a bridge in France. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Pont du Châtelet?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 39.
How do you get to Pont du Châtelet?
The nearest main airport is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 104 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 La Sauvage, Refuge du Chambeyron, La Mortice Southern Summit. 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.
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