Founded in the 12th century, the Abbey has left its mark on the Abondance valley. The monastic buildings, where the monks lived, still bear witness to the power of the Abbey in the Middle Ages.
Transported back to medieval Savoy thanks to the 15th century wall paintings which adorn the cloister, you will be seduced by the peacefulness of the place.
The exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" invites you to explore, in part of the old convent buildings, the collection of sacred art made up of exceptional objects.
As you enter the abbey church, with its Gothic mountain architecture, you will be amazed by the trompe-l'oeil decorations from the 19th century and the rich furniture.
Independent access to the church, according to the opening hours defined by the parish.
For groups all year round on reservation.
GPPS guided tour.
- Historic site and monument
Abbey of Abondance
About
Activities, visits, conferences, etc. are offered throughout the year at Abondance Abbey.
Workshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
Prices
Full price: 5.50 € (Guided tour supplement: €3)
Reduced price: 4.50 € (Students, jobseekers, disabled people, families.).
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Duo" offer Admission to the Maison du Fromage + Abbey of Abondance: €9 per person aged 6 and over.
Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us).
Pass Léman France and Multipass Portes du Soleil: free entry on presentation of cards.
Reception
People with reduced mobility can access the church and cloister, but must be accompanied to enter the monastery and the exhibition.
From history to art: sacred heritage in the Vallée d'Abondance.
A coach park has been provided at the entrance to the monastery, but wheelchair users will need to be accompanied to gain access to the church and cloister entrances.
For your visit, you can scan a QR code to access the tour booklet from your smartphone (remember to download a QR code reader) - available in several languages.
Groups welcome all year round by prior arrangement. To find out more about our special offers for adult and children's groups, please visit our website or contact our team. Catalogues available on request.
Picnics not permitted.
Labels and rating
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Free car park
- Car park
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
- Handicrafts workshops
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Children's entertainment
Proposed the guided visit
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Group tour ::Unusual and participative visits
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Commented visit adults group: Abbey of Abondance
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Duo group Abbey / Maison du Fromage Abondance
- Cultural
Visite guidée de l'abbaye d'Abondance
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Guided tour for children: Abbey of Abondance
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
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.