Thanks to a sensory journey in 9 stages, the children will learn about all the specificities of Abondance cheese, which they will taste at the end of the visit!
Topics covered: geography of the Abondance valley; the breeds of cow authorised to make Abondance cheese, their diet, the milk and the bells; the production of cheese in the past and today; maturing; the labels, the 8 Savoy cheeses with a quality sign.
Children's groups : Guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance
Accompanied by a mediator, the children discover Abondance cheese, the emblematic cheese of the region, by tackling different themes: geography of the valley, cow breeds, stages of production, Savoy cheeses with a quality sign...
About
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A shop offers you local products, directly from local farmers or companies (Savoy cheeses, salted meats, jams, honey, books, souvenirs).
Ask for the catalogue, place your order and collect it at the end of your visit!
Prices
Group children: 4 € (4.50€ if the group has less than 20 children.).
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Free of charge: 3 accompanying persons per class.
Number of participants : 10 pers. Min. - 35 pers. Max.
Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Cash, Credit transfer, Contactless payment
Reception
In whole class.
Free coach parking.
Facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility (lift and adapted toilets).
Dates
All year round, daily except on January 1st and December 25th.
On demand.
Services
- Accompanied
- Introductory/discovery
Contacts
Access
The Maison du Fromage Abondance is located in the heart of the Abondance valley:
5 minutes from the centre of the village, itinerary "Tour du village" or "Bords de Dranse".
On the right as you enter the village from Thonon-les-Bains.
27 km from Thonon-les-Bains and Evian les Bains on the D22.
65 km from Geneva Airport
It is served by the Colombus coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).
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