# Basilica of Saint Mathurin, France: what it is and when to go

> Basilica of Saint Mathurin is a catholic religious building in Larchant, France (Buthiers). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. 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/basilique-saint-mathurin/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Catholic religious building in Larchant, France · Temples
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 53 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 48.28401, 2.59644

## What it is and where

Basilica of Saint Mathurin is a catholic religious building in Larchant, France (Buthiers). 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 [Buthiers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/buthiers/), where this site lists 20 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 48.28401, 2.59644; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 53 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=48.284006%2C2.596439)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.284006%2C2.596439)

It is one of the [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 Basilica of Saint Mathurin 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 | 14 h 59 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 51 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 30 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 08 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 33 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 57 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 09 |

In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09. 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

- [Réserve naturelle régionale du marais de Larchant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-du-marais-de-larchant/): Protected area in France · 1.6 km
- [Distillerie du Loing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/distillerie-du-loing/): Distillery · 6.0 km
- [Pierre de l'Armoire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dolmen-dit-la-pierre-l-armoire/): Dolmen in Rumont, France · 6.6 km
- [Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-saint-pierre-saint-paul/): Catholic religious building in Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours, France · 7.4 km
- [Château de Nemours](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-musee-de-nemours/): French castle · 7.7 km

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

## More in France: Temples

- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Chartres Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/cathedrale-notre-dame/): medieval Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France
- [Panthéon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/panteon/): mausoleum in Paris for the most distinguished French people
- [Basilica of Saint-Denis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilique-saint-denis/): basilica located in Seine-Saint-Denis, in France
- [Sacré-Cœur, Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/basilica-del-sagrado-corazon/): Roman Catholic church in Paris, France
- [Sainte-Chapelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/sainte-chapelle/): chapel in Paris, in France

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Basilica of Saint Mathurin?

It is a catholic religious building in Larchant, 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 Basilica of Saint Mathurin?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 09.

### How do you get to Basilica of Saint Mathurin?

The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 53 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.284006%2C2.596439) 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 [Réserve naturelle régionale du marais de Larchant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-du-marais-de-larchant/), [Distillerie du Loing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/distillerie-du-loing/), [Pierre de l'Armoire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/dolmen-dit-la-pierre-l-armoire/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/239202403), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13518360), CC0. More about Basilica of Saint Mathurin on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Saint_Mathurin). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

