Explore the cloister and its 15th-century murals, before taking in the sacred art exhibition in the former monastery. Then enter the former orchard and enjoy a breathtaking view of the monument's architecture.
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Abondance Abbey reveals its treasures and its history. Let yourself be seduced by the tranquility of this site, a medieval jewel unique in the Savoy region.
Stroll through the cloister and its 15th-century murals, discover the fresco technique and the many sculptures that adorn the galleries, before admiring the architecture of the monument while enjoying the calm of the abbey's former orchard (weather permitting).
The exhibition “De l'histoire à l'art : Patrimoines sacrés en vallée...
Stroll through the cloister and its 15th-century murals, discover the fresco technique and the many sculptures that adorn the galleries, before admiring the architecture of the monument while enjoying the calm of the abbey's former orchard (weather permitting).
The exhibition “De l'histoire à l'art : Patrimoines sacrés en vallée...
Services
Mental disability
Rates
From 2 November 2024 to 21 December 2025
Full price
5.50€
Reduced priceFamily, students, job seekers, disabled persons
4.50€
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).
Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us).
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- 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 June 2025
- From 1 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
- From 1 September 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
Annual closing
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 closing
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.
