Things to do in Illiers-Combray in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Illiers-Combray. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 45—65°F (7—18°C).

Illiers-Combray has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Illiers-Combray. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Illiers-Combray in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Illiers-Combray in May

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Holidays in Illiers-Combray in May
May
  • Labor Day (May 1)
  • WWII Victory Day (May 8)
  • Ascension Day (May 14)
  • Whit Sunday (May 24)
  • Whit Monday (May 25)
  • Mother's Day (May 31)
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Weather in Illiers-Combray in May

Temperatures on an average day in Illiers-Combray in May

The average temperature in Illiers-Combray in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 65°F (18°C) to a low of 45°F (7°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Illiers-Combray, July, has days with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 46°F (8°C) and lows of 32°F (0°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Illiers-Combray in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
65°F
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45°F
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, breezy
Feels like
28%
Chance of rain
0.110 in
Amount
13.6 mph
Wind speed
74%
Humidity
15.2 hrs
Daylight length
6:16 AM
Sunrise
9:26 PM
Sunset
44%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 65°F (18°C) and a low of 45°F (7°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Illiers-Combray in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Illiers-Combray has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Illiers-Combray that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Illiers-Combray for May.
Musée Marcel Proust - Maison de Tante Léonie
1. Musée Marcel Proust - Maison de Tante Léonie
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Museum
Specialty Museums
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If you’re a Proust fan, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Very well done, great bookshop. Leave time to walk around the town and visit the church.
Not worth 7€ at all. It is better to have a look at the garden and come back. Going inside is okay if you are doing some of special research etc... otherwise read about him on the internet and you will be good. It is a very bad idea for the government to make museums so expensive, no wonder people prefer going to amusement parks or Mc Donald's instead of museums. Such exorbitant prices are elitist and discourage people to take education trips. Very disappointed.
Piece of history and piece of french literature... A very nice way to spend your day.
A wonderfully evocative museum! A unforgetable experience for those who have read 'A la recherche du temps perdu' but equally fascinating as an insight into French bourgoise life in a rural community in the latter half of the nineteenth century.
A very atmospheric museum set in the aunt's house which features in the book. Small but perfectly formed.
As a fan of Proust I was deeeeeply moved by this museum. I never thought that the lanterne magique that impressed me so much in the book could actually appear in front of me. Nice experience🫶
Very well restored. Lovely little village
St James's Church, Illiers-Combray
2. St James's Church, Illiers-Combray
4.5
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Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
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Great opportunity the see amazing woodworking! The ceiling was my favorite part of the church
Very nice place full of history.
(Translated by Google) A visit to discover many beautiful things in a building with remarkable decorations. The 11th century Romanesque church, having been destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, was rebuilt in Gothic style in the 15th century. The current church has some vestiges of the Romanesque church in its nave, including a portal on the north wall. The painted decorations were redone in the 19th century, they are spectacular, covering the entire paneled vault, the walls of the nave and the choir and the exposed framework. The chapel of the Virgin is also completely decorated. Altars, altarpieces, paintings and statuary are superb, many classified objects are housed in this church, itself classified in 1907. The town hall website offers a detailed description of this church. (Original) Une visite pour découvrir beaucoup de très belles choses dans un édifice aux décors remarquables. L'église romane du 11è, ayant été détruite pendant la guerre de cent ans, fut reconstruite gothique au 15è. L'église actuelle possède dans sa nef quelques vestiges de l'église romane, dont un portail sur le mur Nord. Les décors peints ont été refaits au 19è, ils sont spectaculaires, couvrent la totalité de la voûte en lambris, des murs de la nef et du chœur et de la charpente apparente. La chapelle de la Vierge est également totalement décorée.. Autels, retables, tableaux et statuaire sont superbes, beaucoup d'objets classés sont abrités dans cette église, elle-même classée en 1907. Le site de la mairie propose une description détaillée de cette église.
(Translated by Google) 2019.03.01 Yesterday, I went to Hirie-Combray, where Marcel Proust, one of the great masters of French literature of the 20th century, spent his childhood. After touring the museum that bears his name, I bumped into a priest from St. James's Church, whom I had previously met, who gave me a special tour inside the nearby church. The first thing that struck me when I entered was the splendor of the interior. The lighting was well-lit, and the decorations painted on the wooden ceiling were clearly visible. The chairs on the first floor where believers sat were surrounded by squares, similar to old Kabuki-za theaters. After receiving an explanation of the stained glass, they let us climb up to the second floor where a special pipe organ was placed. After playing the organ, go up the narrow spiral staircase to the third floor. The ceiling painting looked very beautiful from the top floor, but it was a bit scary because it was on a board supported by only two beams and sometimes shook. (Original) 2019.03.01 昨日は20世紀を代表するフランス文学の巨匠、マルセル プルーストが幼少期過ごしたイリエーコンブレーへ赴く。彼の名前がついた博物館を見学したあと、以前知遇を得た聖ヤコブ教会の神父さんにばったり会い、近所にある教会内部を特別に案内していただいた。入ってまず驚いたのは、内装の素晴らしさ。照明をしっかりつけていただき、木組みの天井に描かれた装飾がくっきり浮かび上がってきた。一階の信者が座る椅子は、昔の歌舞伎座のようにマスで囲まれていた。 ステンドグラスの説明を受けた後は、特別にパイプオルガンが置かれている2階まで登らせてくれた。オルガンを引いたあと、さらに3階へ細い螺旋階段を登っていく。最上階から天井画はたいへん綺麗に見えたが、たった2本の梁で支えられた板の上で、時々揺れ少し怖かった。
This nice Romanesque church was re- built at the end of the 15th century after being destroyed in the Hundred Years War. Some elements from the old 11th century church, like a Romanesque door and two bays, were retained. The church has beautiful wooden details inside and a striking painted wooden vault.
(Translated by Google) A very beautiful church, of which we will admire in particular the framework and the wooded vault, painted with figures of saints, and of which we will notice the benches, enclosed in a sort of wooden enclosure (Original) Une très belle église, dont on admirera notamment la charpente et la voûte boisée, peinte de figures de saints, et dont on remarquera les bancs, enserrés dans des sortes d'enclos en bois
(Translated by Google) Beautiful church whose interior is particularly astonishing: superb painted vault, enclosed pews... Well worth a visit! (Original) Belle église dont l'intérieur est particulièrement étonnant : superbe voûte peinte, bancs clos ... Mérite bien une visite !
(Translated by Google) A beautiful Church... The interior is just as pretty. I got married there in May 2010. (Original) Une belle Eglise.. L'intérieur est tout aussi joli. Je m'y suis marié en Mai 2010.
Bureau d'Information Touristique d'Illiers-Combray
3. Bureau d'Information Touristique d'Illiers-Combray
4.3
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Tourist information center
Visitor Centers
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(Translated by Google) A huge thank you for visiting Pré Catelan and Proust’s Combray. I loved these 2 courses. Julien the very friendly guide, attentive, his explanations relevant. The welcome at the Tourist Office was very warm. Well done to the whole team. I really recommend. (Original) Un immense merci pour la visite du Pré Catelan et le Combray de Proust. J'ai adoré ces 2 parcours. Julien le guide très sympathique, à l'écoute, ses explications pertinentes. L'accueil à l'office de Tourisme très chaleureux. Bravo à toute l'équipe. Je recommande vraiment.
(Translated by Google) We arrived at closing time. The charming young man present took the time to listen to us. Thanks again to him (Original) Nous sommes arrivés à l'heure de la fermeture. Le charmant jeune homme présent à pris le temps de nous écouter. Encore merci à lui
(Translated by Google) Very warm welcome at the Tourist Office which sheltered our bikes and ourselves! Thanks again (Original) Très bon accueil à l'Office de tourisme qui a hébergé nos vélos et nous mêmes pour nous mettre à l'abri ! Merci encore
(Translated by Google) Lots of information and numerous documents provided by Cynthia who is very motivated by her work. (Original) Nombreuses informations et nombreux documents délivrés par Cynthia qui est très motivée par son travail.
(Translated by Google) A welcoming team, Very kind, really pleasant (Original) Une équipe accueillante, Très gentille vraiment agréable
(Translated by Google) Very beautiful exhibitions of dresses, bags, paintings... (Original) Très belles expositions robes, sacs, tableaux...
(Translated by Google) Very pleasant walk (Original) Ballade très agréable
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