1. Home
  2. Abondance Cheese House

Abondance Cheese House

  • Interpretation Centre
Elevation : 930m
291 route de Sous le Pas, 74360 Abondance
Vente de fromage et découverte de la fabrication du fromage Abondance
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Maison du Fromage Abondance - entrée
©Pôle culturel Abondance
Visite et découverte des fromages de Savoie
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Dégustation des fromages de Savoie
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Maison du Fromage Abondance
©Pôle culturel Abondance
Vente de fromage et découverte de la fabrication du fromage Abondance
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Maison du Fromage Abondance - entrée
©Pôle culturel Abondance
Visite et découverte des fromages de Savoie
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Dégustation des fromages de Savoie
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Maison du Fromage Abondance
©Pôle culturel Abondance
Maison du Fromage Abondance - étage
©Pôle culturel Abondance
Visite de la Maison du Fromage Abondance
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
A valley, a cow, a cheese... a house to discover. Discover all the characteristics of this Protected Designation of Origin cheese on a fun, scientific and sensory tour.
Set off on a 9-stage sensory discovery of landscapes, techniques and senses.
Here, time is no longer divided into fragments, but unfolds in richness. Open your eyes wide, listen, smell, breathe, from the pastures to the sweat of gestures, from the freshness of the valleys to the warm smell of milk from the udder, from the aromas of rennet to the smells of maturing...
Be attentive, everything is available to those who know how to receive, and here you'll get the best: the taste of the...
  • Tips
    Extend your visit with our shop selling local products! You'll find a wealth of local products, including Savoy cheeses, sausages, jams, honey, sweets, books and souvenirs...

Services

Mental disability
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Even flooring with no obstacles
Doors >=77 cm wide
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Site, building totally accessible
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Easy French documentation
Presence of sitting or standing areas
Handicrafts workshops
View all services
  • Accessibility
  • Mental disability
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
  • Even flooring with no obstacles
  • Doors >=77 cm wide
  • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Easy French documentation
  • Presence of sitting or standing areas
  • Activities
  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Permanent exhibition
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Product tasting
  • Fauna - flora
  • Gastronomy
  • Agricultural
  • Plastic arts
  • Discovery
  • Environment
  • History
  • Regional products
  • Restaurants and wines
  • Tradition/folklore
  • Heritage
  • Kitchen
  • Equipment
  • Free car park
  • Coach parking
  • Bicycle parking
  • Parking
  • Car park
  • Picnic area
  • Lift
  • Toilets
  • Services
  • Guided individual tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Educational visits
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Booking of general amenities
  • Guided tours
  • Unguided individual tours
  • Stroller-accessible

Rates

From 1 November 2024 to 15 December 2025
Full price
5.50€
Reduced priceFamilies, students, disabled persons, pass Léman France
4.50€
DUO ticket Abondance Abbey + Abondance Cheese House from 6 years old at the special rate of 9€.
Free entrance on presentation of the Multipass.
CheckCheck
CashCash
Contactless paymentContactless payment
Groups (Max capacity)
  • 40 Maximum number of people

Openings

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
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
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
14:00 - 18:00
Closed on Sunday mornings.
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
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30
Sunday
Closed
Annual closure

Location

Abondance Cheese House
Elevation : 930m
291 route de Sous le Pas, 74360 Abondance
Contact Abondance Cheese House
I would like to receive information from :
* You may at any time unsubscribe our mailing lists.

Vous disposez d'un droit d'accès, de modification, de rectification et de suppression des données qui vous concernent, (art. 34 de la loi "Informatique et Libertés" n°78-17 du 6 janvier 1978). Pour l'exercer, envoyez un mail à l'administrateur du site. Vous êtes informés que le secret des correspondances transmises sur le réseau Internet n'est pas garanti. Les informations qui vous concernent sont destinées à l'éditeur du site (cf infos légales).

Thanks. Your message has been sent.
Une erreur est survenue lors de l'envoi du formulaire.
Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Environment
  • Close to a trunk road
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Town outskirts
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Ski resort
  • Bus stop < 500 m
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 Evad line C coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).
    Children's groups : Have you seen the cow? - Workshop to learn all about the cow
    Children's groups : Have you seen the cow? - Workshop to learn all about the cow
    Abondance, Tarine, Montbéliarde are the three breeds of cows that roam our meadows in the Abondance valley. But who are they ?
    Abondance
    Children's groups : From assemblages to landscapes
    Children's groups : From assemblages to landscapes
    Mother Nature gave birth to me in this beautiful valley. Like a painting, touch by touch, she has given me waterways, forests, mountain pastures and summits. My name is:...
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Bastien the young farmer - storytelling workshop on farm life
    Children's groups : Bastien the young farmer - storytelling workshop on farm life
    As the seasons change, children discover the daily life of a farming family.
    Abondance
    Children groups : Duo Maison du Fromage Abondance
    Children groups : Duo Maison du Fromage Abondance
    With this offer, participate in two activities: a guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance + a workshop of your choice.
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Mission transmission - Workshop on the notion of heritage
    Children's groups : Mission transmission - Workshop on the notion of heritage
    Heritage is part of our daily lives, but what is it? Let's discover together the notions of tangible, intangible and natural heritage.
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Duo Self tour Abbey / Maison du Fromage Abondance
    Children's groups : Duo Self tour Abbey / Maison du Fromage Abondance
    Fill up on discoveries! The DUO offer gives you access to both of the village's cultural sites. On a self-guided tour, children can discover the rich heritage of the Abondance...
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Wanted - digital treasure hunt
    Children's groups : Wanted - digital treasure hunt
    Divided into teams and working independently, children will set off in search of the 8 Savoie cheeses hidden in the Maison du Fromage Abondance. Questions and games will help...
    Abondance
    Children's groups: From the mountain pasture to the table - a playful journey
    Children's groups: From the mountain pasture to the table - a playful journey
    Explore the exhibition spaces at your own pace: learn about the world of cheese and engage your senses with this fun tour. A multitude of activities to share in small groups,...
    Abondance
    Children's groups : The milky way of cows - workshop: from the cow to the dairy products
    Children's groups : The milky way of cows - workshop: from the cow to the dairy products
    Butter, yoghurt, cheese ... are all dairy products, but what's the magic behind this transformation?
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Awaken your senses! Workshop around the cheeses of Savoie
    Children's groups : Awaken your senses! Workshop around the cheeses of Savoie
    Observe, smell, listen, touch, taste: an approach that awakens the senses around the cheeses of Savoy!
    Abondance
    Children's groups : Milk - it's going to be hot! Workshop to learn all about milk
    Children's groups : Milk - it's going to be hot! Workshop to learn all about milk
    Discovery of milk, this precious liquid that we consume every day. Where does it come from, what is its composition and what are its transformations?
    Abondance
    Updated on 20 February 2025 at 09:40
     by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
     (Offer identifier : 178159)
    Report mistake
    Report mistake
    Thanks. Your message has been sent.
    Une erreur est survenue lors de l'envoi du formulaire.
    Close
    Popular searches
    Filter search
    Page types
    • All
    • Articles
    • Agenda
    • Lists
    Aucun résultat