# Fleury Abbey, France: what it is and when to go

> Fleury Abbey is an abbey located in Loiret, in France (Châteauneuf-sur-Loire). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. It has articles in 21 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/basilique-saint-benoit-de-fleury/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Abbey located in Loiret, in France · History, Temples
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 102 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 47.80953, 2.30575

## What it is and where

Fleury Abbey is an abbey located in Loiret, in France (Châteauneuf-sur-Loire). It has articles in 21 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Châteauneuf-sur-Loire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateauneuf-sur-loire/), where this site lists 9 more places to see, 8.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 47.80953, 2.30575; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 102 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=47.809532%2C2.305754)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.809532%2C2.305754)

- **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 Fleury Abbey is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 37 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 47 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 26 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 06 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| November | Possible | 9 h |
| December | Possible | 8 h 13 |

In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. 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: Fleury Abbey 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

- [Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité de Germigny-des-Prés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-de-la-tres-sainte-trinite/): Catholic religious building in Germigny-des-Prés, France · 5.0 km
- [Family Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/family-park/): With kids · 6.2 km
- [Château de Sully-sur-Loire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castle-of-sully-sur-loire/): Castle · 7.0 km
- [Marché de la nouvelle Halle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/marche-de-la-nouvelle-halle/): Market · 8.7 km
- [Micro Brasserie de Châteauneuf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/micro-brasserie-de-chateauneuf/): Brewery · 8.7 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 Fleury Abbey?

It is an abbey located in Loiret, in France. It has articles in 21 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 Fleury Abbey?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.

### How do you get to Fleury Abbey?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 102 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.809532%2C2.305754) 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 [Église de la Très-Sainte-Trinité de Germigny-des-Prés](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-de-la-tres-sainte-trinite/), [Family Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/family-park/), [Château de Sully-sur-Loire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castle-of-sully-sur-loire/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/40615972), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q956741), CC0. More about Fleury Abbey on [Wikipedia](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abad%C3%ADa_de_Fleury). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).