Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance

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    Abondance

    You will visit the cloister and its 15th century mural paintings, before visiting the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley” in the old monastery. Access to the abbey church is independent (outside of services).

    The Abbey of Abondance reveals its treasures and its history. Let yourself be seduced by the quietness of this site, a unique medieval jewel in the Savoy region.
    Stroll through the cloister and its 15th century mural paintings, discover the fresco technique and the numerous sculptures that adorn the galleries.
    The exhibition from history to art, sacred heritage in the valley of Abondance will allow you to learn more about this heritage strongly represented in the valley.

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    Further information

    No picnics allowed.

    Activities

    • Cultural activities
    • Weekdays
    • Weekend

    Cultural activities

    • History
    • Religion

    Opening

    From 04/11 to 25/12/2023.
    Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

    From 26/12/2023 to 30/04/2024
    Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm. except on January 1st.
    Closed Saturday and Sunday.

    From 01/05 to 30/06/2024
    Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

    From 01/07 to 31/08/2024
    Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

    From 01/09 to 30/09/2024
    Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

    From 01/10 to 01/11/2024
    Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
    Closed Saturday and Sunday.

    Animals

    Animaux : Refused

    Adapted Tourism

    • Mental disability

    Prices

    Adult: 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).

    Information for booking

    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).

    Payment method

    • Carte bancaire
    • Chèque
    • Chèque Vacances
    • Espèces

    Location

    Abbaye d'Abondance
    Place de l'Abbatiale
    74360 Abondance

    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.

    Characteristics :

    • Close to a trunk road
    • Town location
    • In centre of town
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Bus stop < 500 m
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Village centre

    Spoken languages

    • English
    • French