# Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France: what it is and when to go

> Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye is an abbatial church located in Isère, in France (Chatte). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. It has articles in 3 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/eglise-abbatiale-saint-antoine/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Abbatial church located in Isère, in France · Temples
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 62 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 45.17613, 5.21619

## What it is and where

Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye is an abbatial church located in Isère, in France (Chatte). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Chatte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chatte/), where this site lists 18 more places to see, 6.4 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.17613, 5.21619; the nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 62 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=45.176133%2C5.21619)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.176133%2C5.21619)

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 Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 56 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 10 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 17 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 40 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 25 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 07 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 54 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 42 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 16 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 34 |

In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. 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

- [Miripili l'Île aux Pirates](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/miripili-l-ile-aux-pirates/): With kids · 1.7 km
- [Le Jardin Ferroviaire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-jardin-ferroviaire/): With kids · 6.4 km
- [Château de l'Arthaudière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-l-arthaudiere/): Castle in Isère department, France · 6.4 km
- [Château de la Sône](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-sone/): History · 8.7 km
- [Domaine du Bané](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-du-bane/): Winery · 10 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 Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye?

It is an abbatial church located in Isère, in France. It has articles in 3 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 church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.

### How do you get to Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 62 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.176133%2C5.21619) 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 [Miripili l'Île aux Pirates](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/miripili-l-ile-aux-pirates/), [Le Jardin Ferroviaire](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-jardin-ferroviaire/), [Château de l'Arthaudière](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-l-arthaudiere/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/233885676), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q41706422), CC0. More about Abbey church of Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_church_of_Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).