Place to visit
Moulin d'Henry IV, France: what it is and when to go
Moulin d'Henry IV is a visitor attraction in France (Montgaillard-en-Albret). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. It has articles in 2 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
- Activity · History
- Where
- France · Rue du Moulin des Tours 1
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 108 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 44.16995, 0.28961
What it is and where
Moulin d'Henry IV is a visitor attraction in France (Montgaillard-en-Albret). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Edifié peu avant 1308, ce moulin à blé fortifié devient la propriété de la maison d'Albret et, par la suite, d'Henri IV. Situé légèrement en amont du pont à neuf arches, sur lequel passait la Ténarèze, l'édifice est utilisé comme château péager.
It is in Montgaillard-en-Albret, where this site lists 33 more places to see, 3.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 44.16995, 0.28961; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Moulin d'Henry IV is March to October.
- JanPossible9:02
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:18
- JulBest time15:00
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:44
- NovPossible9:22
- DecPossible8:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42. 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
- Château de BarbasteCastle170 m
- Voie de Vézelay Est, Clairac - Montréal-du-GersHiking1.8 km
- Château de Lagrange-MonreposCastle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France2.8 km
- Château La HitteWinery3.3 km
- Ferme de LafitteWinery3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Besançon
- Musée d'Orsay: art museum in Paris, France
- Notre-Dame de Paris: cathedral in Paris
- Château de Montsoreau: castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Moulin d'Henry IV?
It is a visitor attraction in France. It has articles in 2 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 Moulin d'Henry IV?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 42.
How do you get to Moulin d'Henry IV?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 108 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 Château de Barbaste, Voie de Vézelay Est, Clairac - Montréal-du-Gers, Château de Lagrange-Monrepos. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Montgaillard-en-Albret33 places to see in and around Montgaillard-en-Albret, France: Château de Nérac, Vieux pont sur la Baïse (Nérac), Château de Lagrange-Monrepos. Best time: March to Octo
- History5933 places for history in France, from Eiffel Tower 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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