Abondance Abbey reveals its treasures and its history. Let yourself be seduced by the tranquility of this site, a medieval jewel unique in the Savoy region.
Stroll through the cloister and its 15th-century murals, discover the fresco technique and the many sculptures that adorn the galleries, before admiring the architecture of the monument while enjoying the calm of the abbey's former orchard (weather permitting).
The exhibition “De l'histoire à l'art : Patrimoines sacrés en vallée d'Abondance” (From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley) will enable you to learn more about this heritage, which is strongly represented in the valley.
Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance
Explore the cloister and its 15th-century murals, before taking in the sacred art exhibition in the former monastery. Then enter the former orchard and enjoy a breathtaking view of the monument's architecture.
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Prices
Full price: 5.50 €
Concession: 4.50 € (Family, students, job seekers, disabled persons).
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Duo" offer : Entrance to the Maison du Fromage + to the Abbey of Abondance : 9 € per person.
Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us).
Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash, Connect Travellers Cheque, Contactless payment, Culture Pass
Reception
Dates
From 01/05 to 30/06/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10/2025 between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Services
- Weekdays
- Weekend
Contacts
Access
From the shores of Lake Geneva, access via RD22 or detour via Plateau de Gavot (depending on season), towards Vallée d'Abondance (approx.40 min).
Free parking, electric recharging points, bicycle parking.
Entrance to the site is at Place de l'abbatiale, in the heart of the village.
Access to the church is independent (no visits during services).
On foot: from the village center, walk to Place de l'Abbatiale along the “Montée du Cloître” past the town hall and presbytery, then under the porch. The entrance to the site, located on the square, is a little further up on the right.
Accessible by car from the church square.
Parking available at the entrance or in the village center.
Served by EVA'D line C during school vacations.
- 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.
