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Things to see in Puimichel (France): 12 places and when to go
Puimichel is a town in France, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (3), Nature (2). The best known are Ganagobie Abbey, Forcalquier Cathedral and Chapel of Notre Dame des Anges. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.9802, 6.0209
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Stargazing (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 89 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sommet du Ruth, at 1,299 m.
What to see in Puimichel
The places in and around Puimichel, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ganagobie AbbeyAbbey located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France9.3 km
- Forcalquier CathedralCathedral located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France19 km
- Chapel of Notre Dame des AngesChapel located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France13 km
- Église Saint-Donat de MontfortChapel located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France11 km
- Château de Château-ArnouxCastle13 km
- Château de VolonneHistory15 km
- Prieuré Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens (Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban)Priory located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France12 km
- Sommet de SalomonSummit15 km
- Sommet du RuthSummit15 km
- Observatoire de PuimichelObservatory4 m
- Place Edmond JugyMarket13 km
- Via Domitia (variante)Hiking9.5 km
When to go to Puimichel
The best time to visit Puimichel is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:17
- JulBest time14:59
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:23
- DecPossible8:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. In April, 11 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puimichel
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 89 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Quinson21 places31 km
- Beaumont-de-Pertuis17 places35 km
- La Palud-sur-Verdon33 places37 km
- Saint-Trinit10 places46 km
- Caumont-sur-Durance25 places48 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puimichel?
The best known: Ganagobie Abbey, Forcalquier Cathedral, Chapel of Notre Dame des Anges, Église Saint-Donat de Montfort, Château de Château-Arnoux. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puimichel?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43.
How do you get to Puimichel?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 89 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puimichel as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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