France

Gien

Gien - photo 1

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Gien is a town in central France along the Loire River, not a coastal diving destination. The nearby freshwater option is the Scarpe river, used by some local divers for training or leisurely dives when conditions permit, but there are no notable dive sites or centers in town. For divers, the city mainly serves as a cultural stop with regional access to day trips or travel to larger nearby hubs. If you’re after freshwater practice, additional trips to quarries or lakes in the broader region would be required.

Essential information for traveling in France

About France

Sea
La Manche, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Balearic Sea...
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Languages
FR
Demonym
French
Phone prefix
+33

Practicalities

Currency
EUR
Plug type
Type C, Type E, Type F
Airports
CDG ORY MRS NCE TLS

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Gien

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Gien

The best time to dive in Gien

The best months to dive in Gien are from May to August. Temperatures are confortable (15-21°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
4 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
5 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
8 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
12 °C 7/10
05 - May
15 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
21 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
20 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
20 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
15 °C 6/10
10 - Oct.
12 °C 6/10
11 - Nov.
8 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
6 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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