French Azilum
French Azilum (French: Asile français) was a planned settlement built in 1793 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania for French refugees fleeing the French Revolution and slave uprisings. Head to Asylum Township to see it. It goes back to 1793.
A museum inside Asylum Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 38" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Wysox Township is the nearest base
Wysox Township is 6 miles northwest, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1793
French Azilum dates from 1793. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Here are the months at French Azilum, with their weather.
French Azilum
French Azilum (French: Asile français) was a planned settlement built in 1793 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania for French refugees fleeing the French Revolution and slave uprisings in Saint-Domingue. Several influential Philadelphians, including Stephen Girard, Robert Morris and John Nicholson, Pennsylvania's comptroller general, were sympathetic to the exiles, and also saw a chance to profit financially.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1793
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.7K a year
Towns to stay in near French Azilum
Rooms are nearest in Wysox Township (5) and Towanda (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From French Azilum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asylum Township | in town | — | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,000 | $197K | — |
| Wysox Township | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,545 | $184K | — |
| Towanda | 7 mi west | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 2,746 | $167K | B− |
| North Towanda Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 4 hotels | 1,041 | $173K | — |
| Rome Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 1,027 | $205K | — |
| Standing Stone Township | 3 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 611 | $219K | — |
| Wilmot Township 24% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,135 | $251K | — |
| Herrick Township | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 732 | $224K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to French Azilum
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Cayuga Lake: The original uploader was Cornellrockey at English Wikipedia. Later versions we, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Watkins Glen State Park: Flickr user: Peter Rivera Stamford, Connecticut https://www.flickr.com/people/ri, CC BY 2.0 · Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Corning Museum of Glass: User:Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Taughannock Falls State Park: Michael C. Rygel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answers on French Azilum
Is French Azilum in Asylum Township?
Yes. It’s inside Asylum Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit French Azilum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
What is the closest airport to French Azilum?
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field (BGM), about 37 miles away. The nearest big hub is Syracuse Hancock (SYR), about 96 miles.
Where should I stay near French Azilum?
Wysox Township (6 mi, 5 places to stay), Towanda (7 mi, 4 places to stay) and North Towanda Township (9 mi, 4 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Asylum Township
Questions and tips go in Asylum Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.