# Valbonne abbey, France: what it is and when to go

> Valbonne abbey is an abbey located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France (Perpignan). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 4 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/ancienne-abbaye-de-valbone/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Abbey located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France · History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 205 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 42.49425, 3.0481

## What it is and where

Valbonne abbey is an abbey located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France (Perpignan). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Perpignan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/perpinan/), where this site lists 80 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.49425, 3.0481; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 205 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=42.494247%2C3.048104)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.494247%2C3.048104)

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 Valbonne abbey is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 54 |

In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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

- [Puig de Sallafort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-de-sallfort/): Mountain in France · 2.3 km
- [El Camí](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/el-cami-it7tr5-el-cami-de-llevant-de-montserrat-a-salses/): Hiking · 2.6 km
- [Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hrp-etape-41/): Unofficial long-distance hiking trail crossing the Pyrenees · 2.7 km
- [Réserve Naturelle Nationale de la Forêt de la Massane](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-nationale-de-la-foret-de-la-massane/): Protected area · 2.7 km
- [Reserva Natural del Bosc de la Maçana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-de-la-foret-de-la-massane/): Protected area in France · 2.7 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 Valbonne abbey?

It is an abbey located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France. It has articles in 4 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 Valbonne abbey?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

### How do you get to Valbonne abbey?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 205 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.494247%2C3.048104) 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 [Puig de Sallafort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pic-de-sallfort/), [El Camí](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/el-cami-it7tr5-el-cami-de-llevant-de-montserrat-a-salses/), [Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/hrp-etape-41/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/62905074), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q590715), CC0. More about Valbonne abbey on [Wikipedia](https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_de_Vallbona_(Argelers)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).