©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Founded in the 12th century by canons and occupied by Cistercian monks from the 17th century, the Abbey of Abondance was abolished in 1761. It reveals the power of a gothic mountain architecture and conceals fabulous artistic treasures.
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Founded in the 12th century, the Abbey has left its mark on the Abondance valley. Home to the monks, the monastic buildings still bear witness to the Abbey's power in the Middle Ages.
Transported back to medieval Savoy by the 15th-century murals in the cloister, you'll be seduced by the peacefulness of the setting.
The exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" invites you to explore the collection of exceptional sacred art in part of the former convent...
Transported back to medieval Savoy by the 15th-century murals in the cloister, you'll be seduced by the peacefulness of the setting.
The exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" invites you to explore the collection of exceptional sacred art in part of the former convent...
Services
Mentally impaired
Temporary exhibitions
Shows
Toilets
Public toilets
Exhibition hall
Car park
Parking nearby
bus parking
Free parking
Guided visits
- Accessibility
- Mentally impaired
- Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Shows
- Equipment
- Toilets
- Public toilets
- Exhibition hall
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- bus parking
- Free parking
- Services
- Guided visits
- Self-guided visits (groups only)
- Guided visits (groups only)
- Educational visits
- Boutique
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
- Self-guided visits
- No pets allowed
Rates
From 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2025
Standard rate - adult full price- Guided tour supplement: €3
5.50€
Reduce rate- Students, jobseekers, disabled persons, families.
Supplement for guided tour (6-18 years): €2.50
Supplement for guided tour (6-18 years): €2.50
4.50€
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.
Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us).
Pass Léman France and Multipass Portes du Soleil: free entry on presentation of cards.
Credit card
Cheque
Cash
Transfers
ANCV Connect
Contactless paymentOpenings
- From 1 October 2024 until 1 November 2024
- Closed On Monday, On Tuesday, On Wednesday, On Thursday, On Friday, On Saturday, On Sunday
- From 23 December 2024 until 30 April 2025
- From 1 May 2025 until 30 September 2025
- From 1 October 2025 until 31 October 2025
- Closed On Monday, On Tuesday, On Wednesday, On Thursday, On Friday, On Saturday, On Sunday
Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Annual closure from November 2 to December 22, 2024.
Annual closure.
Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Annual closure from November 1st to December 21, 2025.
Annual closure.
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Near a main road
- In the town centre
- Near shuttle stop
- In town
- Close to a public transportation
- In the town centre
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.
