# Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre, France: what it is and when to go

> Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre is an abbey located in Finistère, in France (Brest, France). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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-saint-mathieu-de-fine-terre/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Abbey located in Finistère, in France · History, Temples
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOD Bordeaux, 498 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 48.32994, -4.77137

## What it is and where

Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre is an abbey located in Finistère, in France (Brest, France). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Brest, France](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/brest/), where this site lists 67 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.32994, -4.77137; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 498 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=48.329942%2C-4.771366)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.329942%2C-4.771366)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/espiritual/) 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 Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 33 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 57 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 26 |
| May | Best time | 15 h |
| June | Best time | 15 h 52 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 30 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 32 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 56 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 08 |

In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Temples | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

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

- [Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lighthouse-saint-mathieu/): Lighthouse in Finistère, France · 36 m
- [Fort de Bertheaume](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fort-de-bertheaume/): Fort in Plougonvelin, in the Department of Finistère, France. It is located on a tidal island · 5.5 km
- [Arvarus, brasserie incertaine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arvarus-brasserie-incertaine/): Brewery · 8.7 km
- [Pointe de Corsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pointe-de-corsen/): Westernmost point of continental France · 9.6 km
- [Swansea Vale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/swansea-vale/): British cargo ship · 9.9 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 Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre?

It is an abbey located in Finistère, in France. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 08.

### How do you get to Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre?

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 498 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.329942%2C-4.771366) 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 [Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/lighthouse-saint-mathieu/), [Fort de Bertheaume](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fort-de-bertheaume/), [Arvarus, brasserie incertaine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arvarus-brasserie-incertaine/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/33092585), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2633713), CC0. More about Abbey of Saint-Mathieu de Fine-Terre on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_of_Saint-Mathieu_de_Fine-Terre). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).