Avron Plateau
Neighborhood or locality in Île-de-France
Avron at a Glance#
Address: Fort d’Avron, Romainville / Noisy-le-Sec vicinity, Île‑de‑France, France
Hours: Open land area, dawn-dusk
How to Get to Avron#
From central Paris take metro line 9 to Mairie de Montreuil, then bus 122 or 215 toward Romainville/Noisy‑le‑Sec and alight near Rue des Pavillons. From there it’s a 10-20 minute walk up the slopes to the fort plateau. By car, follow the D115/D115a east from Porte de Bagnolet.
Tips for Visiting Avron#
- Approach Fort d'Avron from the Romainville side to avoid steep residential lanes.
- Bring sturdy shoes - the earthworks and trails are uneven and strewn with shell fragments and old masonry.
- Visit on a weekday morning to see chantier workers and older residents who remember the fort's 19th‑century tales.
Best Time to Visit Avron#
Fort d'Avron (commonly invoked simply as "Avron") is a flanking fort and hilltop plateau east of Paris associated with the 19th‑century Thiers fortifications and the Franco‑Prussian War.
Weather & Climate near Avron#
Avron's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (651 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 8° | 1° | 47 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 11° | 5° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 15° | 8° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 63 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.6 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 19° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 60 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 53 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 58 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |