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Pithiviers

Centre-Val de Loire, France · Europe

About Pithiviers

Pithiviers sits on the route: 20 minutes from Boynes, 43km from Forêt de Fontainebleau.

Pithiviers is a town located in Centre-Val de Loire, France. With a population of 9,659, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pithiviers sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pithiviers to your route.

About Pithiviers

Pithiviers (French pronunciation: [pitivje] ) is a commune in the Loiret department, north central France. It is one of the subprefectures of Loiret. It is twinned with Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire, England and Burglengenfeld in Bavaria, Germany. Its attractions include a cinema, a theatre and a preserved steam

Read more railway. During World War II, Pithiviers was the location of the infamous Pithiviers internment camp. The pithivier, a kind of pie, is said to originate here in the middle ages. The traditional Pithivier was a small scalloped-edge sweet tartlet. Savoury versions can be filled with peacock, heron, swan or pork.

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Where is Pithiviers located?

Pithiviers is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1718 latitude, 2.2519 longitude.

What is the population of Pithiviers?

Pithiviers has a population of approximately 9,659 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
9,659
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Centre-Val de Loire
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.1718, 2.2519

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Pithiviers

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Château de Fontainebleau

A vast royal palace southeast of Paris that served as a residence for French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Forêt de Fontainebleau

A vast forest of sandstone outcrops, the birthplace of bouldering and a favourite plein-air escape.

43 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Autodrome de Linas-Montlhery

Legendary 1924 banked concrete speed bowl south of Paris where dozens of land-speed and endurance records were set; its steep bankings still host classic-car festivals like Les Grandes Heures Automobiles.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The Baroque masterpiece that inspired Versailles, with candlelit evenings illuminating Le Nôtre's gardens.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pithiviers.

Dadonville

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 2,014

Pithiviers-le-Vieil

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 1,952

Boynes

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,098

Chilleurs-aux-Bois

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,810

Sermaises

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,681

Bazoches-les-Gallerandes

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,428

Puiseaux

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 3,242

Beaumont-du-Gâtinais

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,088

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