# Abbaye de Noirlac, France: what it is and when to go

> Abbaye de Noirlac is a visitor attraction in France (Meillant). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/abbaye-de-noirlac/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** France · Route de Noirlac 371, 18200, Bruère-Allichamps
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 221 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Feb-Mar Tu-Su 14:00-17:00; Apr-Jun Tu-Su 10:00-18:30; Jul-Aug Mo-Su 10:00-18:30; Sep-Oct Tu-Su 10:00-18:30; Nov-Jan Tu-Su 14:00-17:00
- **Website:** [abbayedenoirlac.fr](https://www.abbayedenoirlac.fr/)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 46.74514, 2.46156

## What it is and where

Abbaye de Noirlac is a visitor attraction in France (Meillant).

It is in [Meillant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/meillant/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 5.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.74514, 2.46156; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 221 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.745142%2C2.461559)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.745142%2C2.461559)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Abbaye de Noirlac is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 38 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 22 |

In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Sam Parc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sam-parc/): With kids · 1.5 km
- [Grotte de la Loutonnière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grotte-de-la-loutonniere/): Cave · 3.0 km
- [Borne milliaire de Bruère-Allichamps](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/monument-du-centre-geographique-de-la-france/): Archaeological site · 3.5 km
- [Château de Montrond](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancienne-forteresse-de-montrond/): Castle in the commune of Saint-Amand-Montrond in the Cher département of France · 3.6 km
- [Église Saint-Étienne d'Allichamps](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-du-prieure-saint-etienne-d-allichamps/): Church located in Cher, in France · 5.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

Every France place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Abbaye de Noirlac?

It is a visitor attraction in France.

### When is the best time to visit Abbaye de Noirlac?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.

### How do you get to Abbaye de Noirlac?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 221 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.745142%2C2.461559) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Sam Parc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sam-parc/), [Grotte de la Loutonnière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/grotte-de-la-loutonniere/), [Borne milliaire de Bruère-Allichamps](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/monument-du-centre-geographique-de-la-france/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/20451462), licensed under the ODbL. More about Abbaye de Noirlac on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbaye_de_Noirlac). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).