Butter, yoghurt, cheese ... are all dairy products, but what's the magic behind this transformation?
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Heaven! How can an animal that grazes so peacefully in the fields produce so much milk?
For this, several conditions are necessary and we suggest you discover them before considering a second question:
By what magic can this hot liquid just out of the udder be transformed into butter, yoghurt or even better... cheese?
Topics covered: definition and characteristics of the cow, its diet and lactation cycle, the components of milk, dairy products from cows and other animals in the...
For this, several conditions are necessary and we suggest you discover them before considering a second question:
By what magic can this hot liquid just out of the udder be transformed into butter, yoghurt or even better... cheese?
Topics covered: definition and characteristics of the cow, its diet and lactation cycle, the components of milk, dairy products from cows and other animals in the...
- TipsA shop offers you local products, directly from local farmers or companies (Savoy cheeses, salted meats, jams, honey, books, souvenirs). Ask for the catalogue, place your order and collect it at the end of your visit!
Rates
Free of charge: 3 accompanying persons per class.
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Groups (Max capacity)
- 15 Person (s) mini
- 35 Maximum number of people
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
On demand
Location
Contact Children's groups : The milky way of cows - workshop: from the cow to the dairy products
Spoken languages
Environment
- Mountain location
- Town outskirts
- Close to a public transportation
- 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 Colombus coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).