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Fleury Abbey – Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire - Abbatiale Saint-Benoît 03📷 Pymouss, CC BY-SA 4.0

Fleury Abbey

Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, France

History

A great Romanesque abbey church with a carved porch tower, still home to a community of Benedictine monks. Visitors may listen to the sung offices.

Nearest town
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.8099, 2.3050

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Le PortCampsite
    1 km from Fleury Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de la MaltournéeCampsite
    7 km from Fleury Abbey · 175 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping l'Étang des BoisCampsite
    13 km from Fleury Abbey
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car de Saint-Denis-de-l'HôtelMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Fleury Abbey · 12 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Étang De La ValléeCampsite
    17 km from Fleury Abbey
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal du DonjonCampsite
    22 km from Fleury Abbey · 38 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fleury Abbey?

Fleury Abbey is in Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, France, at GPS 47.8099, 2.3050. It is about 28 km from Gien.

Can you camp near Fleury Abbey?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Le Port, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fleury Abbey?

Fleury Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Upper Loire: canal bridges and Sancerre wine.

What is there to see near Fleury Abbey?

Places worth a stop nearby: Briare canal bridge (37 km), Château de Chambord (63 km), Guédelon castle (69 km) and Palace of Fontainebleau (72 km).

When is the best time to visit Fleury Abbey?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)