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Things to see in Soulac-sur-Mer (France): 14 places and when to go
Soulac-sur-Mer is a town in France, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (5), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Gironde estuary, Cordouan Lighthouse and Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.5139, -1.1216
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Beaches (5) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Architecture (2) · Temples (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 83 km as the crow flies
What to see in Soulac-sur-Mer
The places in and around Soulac-sur-Mer, 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.
- Gironde estuaryEstuary in New Aquitaine, France9.7 km
- Cordouan LighthouseLighthouse in Gironde, France9.0 km
- Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-TerresBasilica located in Gironde, in France2 m
- Site gallo-romain de BarzanArcheological site located in Charente-Maritime, in France19 km
- Phare de GraveLighthouse in Gironde, France7.5 km
- Grotte de la Pointe des VallièresCave13 km
- Plage de l'ArnècheBeach in Meschers-sur-Gironde, France13 km
- Plage des NonnesBeach in Meschers-sur-Gironde, France13 km
- Plage des VergnesBeach in Rochefort, France13 km
- Plage du ChayBeach13 km
- Cave ArrivéWinery14 km
- Chemin d'AmadourLong-distance trail in France6.2 km
- Parc de l'EstuaireProtected area13 km
- plage de la ChambretteBeach6.4 km
When to go to Soulac-sur-Mer
The best time to visit Soulac-sur-Mer is April to October; also possible: November to March. 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.
- JanPossible8:53
- FebPossible10:09
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulBest time15:09
- AugBest time13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:14
- DecPossible8:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In June, 14 of the 14 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 Soulac-sur-Mer
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 83 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
- Les Mathes10 places21 km
- Mousset49 places42 km
- Saintes20 places45 km
- Avenue Camille Pelletan13 places49 km
- Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron13 places52 km
- Heurtebise16 places55 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Soulac-sur-Mer?
The best known: Gironde estuary, Cordouan Lighthouse, Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres, Site gallo-romain de Barzan, Phare de Grave. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Soulac-sur-Mer?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.
How do you get to Soulac-sur-Mer?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Soulac-sur-Mer as the destination and these 14 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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