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Things to see in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre (France): 16 places and when to go
Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre is a town in France, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly History (10), With kids (3), Nature (2). The best known are Sept-Fons Abbey, Château de Thoury and La Grotte des Fées. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 46.5064, 3.6299
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · With kids (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 142 km as the crow flies
What to see in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre
The places in and around Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, 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.
- Sept-Fons AbbeyAbbey located in Allier, France7.6 km
- Château de ThouryCastle3.1 km
- La Grotte des FéesCave in France11 km
- Le PalAnimal theme park in France3 m
- Château de ChâtelperronCastle12 km
- Château du VignaultCastle15 km
- Château de Saint AubinFrench castle12 km
- Château de la BoubeCastle14 km
- Château de la CourCastle9.0 km
- Château des ChevennesCastle6.3 km
- Château des GouttesCastle9.8 km
- Puy Saint-AmbroiseMountain in France13 km
- Brasserie du pèreSaint'OyBrewery11 km
- HippogriffeWith kids · Wildlife8.6 km
- Le Bourbonnais, de Moulins à Montcombroux-les-MinesHiking11 km
- Maison Aquarium val de BesbreWith kids · Wildlife14 km
When to go to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre
The best time to visit Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre 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.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In April, 16 of the 16 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 Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 142 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
- Moulins15 places24 km
- Paray-le-Monial12 places38 km
- Marcigny8 places41 km
- Vichy47 places46 km
- Curbigny12 places56 km
- Cosne-d'Allier9 places61 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre?
The best known: Sept-Fons Abbey, Château de Thoury, La Grotte des Fées, Le Pal, Château de Châtelperron. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 142 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre as the destination and these 16 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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