For Halloween, dare to enter the heart of this mysterious building.
Accompanied by a cultural mediator, discover the history of Abondance Abbey, and marvel at its cloister adorned with 15th-century murals.
Then, equipped with a helmet and torchlight, climb the 44 steps leading up to the monastery's roof timbers. Examine the skeleton of this majestic monument to see how it evolved. Smell, touch... and retrace almost 300 years of work.
A visit that'll send shivers down your spine...
- Cultural
Halloween at the Abbey - Tour of the monastery's roof structures
Will you dare to enter the heart of this emblematic monument of the Abondance valley? Like experts, explore the monastery's skeleton and discover all its secrets!
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Prices
One price: 8.50 € (from age 6).
Number of participants : 4 pers. Min. - 18 pers. Max.
Methods of payment accepted : Cash, Online payment
Reception
Dates
Thursday 31 October 2024 between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Contacts
Access
By car: From the banks of Lake Geneva, take the D22 towards the Abondance valley.
On foot: from the centre of the village, head towards the Place de l'Abbatiale along the "Montée du Cloître", which runs alongside the town hall and presbytery, then under the porch. The entrance to the site, on the square, is a little further up on the right.
Accessible by car from the church square.
Car parks located at the entrance or in the centre of the village.
Bus line Colombus (Vallée d'Abondance) and line 12 Thonon-les-Bains - Châtel.
- Mental disability
Mental Disability
Home for the mentally handicapped, S3A label awarded by the UDAPEI 74 association. Easy-to-read and understand welcome booklet. Symbol of welcome, support and accessibility.
