On the heights of the village of Abondance, explore a hamlet whose appearance is lovingly preserved and maintained by its inhabitants: its houses, its chapel...
Geography, traditional habitat, building materials, vernacular heritage and intangible heritage are some of the themes addressed to enable children to discover life in a mountain environment.
The meeting point is at the hamlet of Charmy l'Envers (2.5 km from the village centre).
Topics covered: geography of the valley, composition of a traditional mountain hamlet, architecture, materials, traditions and know-how.
Organisation: whole class.
Children's groups : Traditional housing - Discovery visit
Explore a hamlet on the heights of the village of Abondance, and discover life in a mountain environment: geography, traditional habitat, building materials... are just some of the topics covered.
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: from 4 € (4.50€ if the group is less than 20 people.).
Free of charge: 3 accompanying adults per class.
Number of participants : 10 pers. Min. - 35 pers. Max.
Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash, Bank/credit card, Credit transfer, Contactless payment
Reception
Dates
All year round, daily except on January 1st, May 8th, November 11th and December 25th.
On demand.
Services
- Introductory/discovery
- Accompanied
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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