# Grippel's Tower, France: what it is and when to go

> Grippel's Tower is a tower in France (Olliergues). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-grippel/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Tower · History, Architecture
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 108 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 45.67154, 3.69904

## What it is and where

Grippel's Tower is a tower in France (Olliergues). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Olliergues](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/olliergues/), where this site lists 15 more places to see, 4.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.67154, 3.69904; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.671543%2C3.699044)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.671543%2C3.699044)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arquitectura/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Grippel's Tower is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 52 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 08 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 18 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 56 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 30 |

In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Architecture | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Grippel's Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Château de Chantelauze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-chantelauze/): History · 4.5 km
- [Pont Romain d'Olliergues](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-romain-d-olliergues/): Bridge in France · 5.0 km
- [Tour de Pays en Livradois-Forez](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-pays-en-livradois-forez/): Hiking · 6.1 km
- [Dolmen de Pierre Cuberte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dolmen-de-pierre-cuberte/): Archaeological site · 6.4 km
- [Gite-auberge du Col du Béal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gite-auberge-du-col-du-beal/): Mountains · Hiking · 6.7 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

Every France place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Grippel's Tower?

It is a tower in France. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Grippel's Tower?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 30.

### How do you get to Grippel's Tower?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 108 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.671543%2C3.699044) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### 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 [Château de Chantelauze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-chantelauze/), [Pont Romain d'Olliergues](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-romain-d-olliergues/), [Tour de Pays en Livradois-Forez](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-pays-en-livradois-forez/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1007206822), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22992233), CC0. More about Grippel's Tower on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_de_Grippel). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).