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Things to see in Villers-le-Lac (France): 15 places and when to go
Villers-le-Lac is a town in France, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (3), History (3). The best known are Saut du Doubs, Mont Châteleu and Le Meix Musy. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.085, 6.7096
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (3) · History (3) · Temples (3) · Hiking (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 196 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mont Châteleu, at 1,301 m.
What to see in Villers-le-Lac
The places in and around Villers-le-Lac, 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.
- Saut du DoubsWaterfall on the Doubs river, on the border of France and Switzerland403 m
- Mont ChâteleuMountain in France15 km
- Le Meix MusyMountain in Switzerland and France6.4 km
- Jürgensen TowerPanoramic tower and funerary monument2.4 km
- Croix du BélieuWayside cross located in Doubs, in France6.8 km
- Eglise Saint François d'Assise du BélieuChurch located in Doubs, in France6.8 km
- Mont GaudichotMountain in France9.4 km
- Petit Séminaire de ConsolationMonastery located in Doubs, in France11 km
- Au fil du Doubs - Etappe 1Hiking5.4 km
- Distillerie du Saut du DoubsDistillery1 m
- Église Saint-Renobert du BarbouxChurch located in Doubs, in France4.1 km
- L'OrlogeurHiking8.2 km
- La Brelok'Brewery6.0 km
- Puits du GlaçonCave13 km
- Site du Meix MusySki resort6.1 km
When to go to Villers-le-Lac
The best time to visit Villers-le-Lac 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.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:02
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:05
- DecPossible8:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19. In April, 14 of the 15 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 Villers-le-Lac
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 196 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
- Goumois13 places28 km
- Chaux-Lès-Passavant10 places33 km
- Flagey17 places45 km
- Accolans12 places47 km
- Valllorbe30 places48 km
- Sochaux26 places49 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villers-le-Lac?
The best known: Saut du Doubs, Mont Châteleu, Le Meix Musy, Jürgensen Tower, Croix du Bélieu. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villers-le-Lac?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 19.
How do you get to Villers-le-Lac?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 196 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villers-le-Lac as the destination and these 15 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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