Château de Grésillon

Castle Small château in Loire region with botanical gardens

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Château de Grésillon
Château de Grésillon, Grésillon, Loire‑Atlantique department, France (verify commune for visit)
47.5513, -0.0823
Grounds accessible during daylight; special opening times for interiors
Free to view exterior; access to certain renovated interiors or events may have a small fee

How to Get to Château de Grésillon #

From Nantes, drive east on the D723/D28 depending on the exact Grésillon location (around 40-60 minutes). Public transport is limited; a car is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Château de Grésillon #

  • Walk the surrounding parkland to find the 19th‑century landscaping that softens the château's silhouette.
  • Check the municipal website for occasional open‑house days when interior rooms are shown.
  • The nearest small towns have charming cafés - use them as base before walking to the château.

Best Time to Visit Château de Grésillon #

Best in spring and early autumn; verify interior openings with local tourist offices.

Spring
April-June · 10-18°C
Gardens awaken and the softer light is good for close architectural photography.
Early autumn
September-October · 12-20°C
Mild days and quieter visitor numbers make it an easy day trip from Nantes.

Weather & Climate near Château de Grésillon #

Climate

Château de Grésillon's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (701 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 24°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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