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Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris, France: what it is and when to go
Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris is a cathedral located in Paris, in France (Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides). Interests: Temples. 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 9 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
- Cathedral located in Paris, in France · Temples
- Local name
- Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
- Where
- France
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 15 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 48.85564, 2.31258
What it is and where
Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris is a cathedral located in Paris, in France (Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides). It has articles in 9 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, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.85564, 2.31258; 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 Temples 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 Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris is March to October.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:27
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:34
- 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
- Les InvalidesBuilding complex in Paris, France35 m
- église du Dôme de l'Hôtel des Invalides de 7e arrondissement de ParisChurch located in Paris, in France66 m
- Napoleon's tombTomb of Napoléon Bonaparte at Les Invalides, Paris68 m
- Army MuseumMilitary museum at the Invalides in Paris164 m
- Musée RodinMuseum in Paris, France268 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Temples
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Chartres Cathedral: medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- Panthéon: mausoleum in Paris for the most distinguished French people
- Basilica of Saint-Denis: basilica located in Seine-Saint-Denis, in France
- Sacré-Cœur, Paris: Roman Catholic church in Paris, France
- Sainte-Chapelle: chapel in Paris, in France
Every France place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris?
It is a cathedral located in Paris, in France (Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides in the local language). It has articles in 9 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 Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris?
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 Les Invalides, église du Dôme de l'Hôtel des Invalides de 7e arrondissement de Paris, Napoleon's tomb. 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.
- Temples1178 places for temples in France, from Notre-Dame de Paris 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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