The Savoie Cheese Route is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! To mark the occasion, the 8 PDO-IGP cheeses from Savoie will be in the spotlight at the Maison du Fromage Abondance during this year's European Heritage Days.
On the programme:
> VISIT THE MAISON DU FROMAGE ABONDANCE
Set off on a 9-stage sensory voyage of discovery through the countryside, gestures and techniques. Abondance PDO cheese will hold no secrets for you.
Extend your discovery of Savoy cheeses with a visit to the local produce shop!
> ENJOY YOUR FAMILY VISIT
FROM ALPAGE TO TABLE: Learn about the special characteristics of Abondance cheese and engage your senses with this fun tour for all the family.
SEARCH ADVISORY: 8 cheeses have escaped ... it's up to you to find them using your smartphone or tablet. It's easy: download the Pégase LAB application from Apple Store or Google Play; "add a game" and enter the code 1583rfm.
LA BROUETTE DE JULIETTE (3-6 years): Through an illustrated story, explore the daily life of Juliette, a young farmer from Abondance. This self-guided experience uses a wheelbarrow containing all the necessary equipment to immerse you in life on the farm.
> ALL DAY LONG: Enjoy old-fashioned wooden games.
> TEST YOUR 5 SENSES WITH OUR ACTIVITIES
AMAZING TASTING WITH SAVOIE CHEESES: Enjoy all the subtleties of Savoie PDO- PGI cheeses with these surprising combinations of cheeses and jams and spices. All your senses will be awakened during this tasting unlike any other!
Saturday 21st at 3pm
BERTHOUD RECIPE DEMONSTRATION: Discover all the secrets of this STG-labeled dish, a local specialty made with Abondance cheese. On the program: recipe demonstration and tasting!
Saturday 21st at 10:30 a.m.
- Cultural
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine - Maison du Fromage Abondance
This year, the Savoie Cheese Road celebrates its 20th anniversary! As a partner site, the Maison du Fromage Abondance is offering a wide range of events based around the 8 PDO-IGP cheeses of Savoie during the European Heritage Days.
About
Continue your visit with our shop selling local produce: Savoy cheeses, cured meats, jams, honey, sweets, books and souvenirs.
Prices
Free of charge.
Reception
Dates
Saturday 21 September 2024
Opening hours on Saturday between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
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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).
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Documentation en Français Facile
