©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...
- TipsWorkshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
Services
Mental disability
Handicrafts workshops
Temporary exhibition
Shows
Children's entertainment
Calligraphy
Restoration sites
Paintings graphic arts
Binding and frames
Glassware
Architecture
Plastic arts
- Accessibility
- Mental disability
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Children's entertainment
- Calligraphy
- Restoration sites
- Paintings graphic arts
- Binding and frames
- Glassware
- Architecture
- Plastic arts
- History
- Religion
- Escape game
- Equipment
- Free car park
- Coach parking
- Parking
- Car park
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
- Services
- Guided individual tours
- Unguided group tours
- Guided group tours
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
- Unguided individual tours
Rates
From 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2025
Full priceGuided tour supplement: €3
5.50€
Reduced priceStudents, 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.
Check
Cash
Contactless paymentGroups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
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
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
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
- Close to a trunk road
- In centre of town
- Near shuttle stop
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Village centre
- Bus stop < 500 m
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.
