Place to visit
Pont Royal, France: what it is and when to go
Pont Royal is a bridge across the Seine in Paris in France. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 21 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
- Bridge across the Seine in Paris · Architecture
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.86013, 2.32992
What it is and where
Pont Royal is a bridge across the Seine in Paris in France. It has articles in 21 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Paris, where this site lists 304 more places to see, 949 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.86013, 2.32992; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 15 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 Royal is March to October.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. 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
- Pont du CarrouselBridge in Paris, France236 m
- Musée d'OrsayArt museum in Paris, France249 m
- Arc de Triomphe du CarrouselTriumphal arch in Paris282 m
- Les Portes de ParisHiking313 m
- Musée des Arts Décoratifs, ParisMuseum of the decorative arts and design located in the Louvre's northwest wing, Paris405 m
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 Royal?
It is a bridge across the Seine in Paris in France. It has articles in 21 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 Pont Royal?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Pont Royal?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 15 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 Pont du Carrousel, Musée d'Orsay, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Paris304 places to see in and around Paris, France: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Musée d'Orsay. Best time: March to October.
- 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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