The church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Abondance, once part of the abbey of the same name, was built in the wake of a first place of worship, of which nothing is known.
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The current building is the result of several building campaigns, starting at the end of the 12th century, as well as several fires.
Today, only the eastern part of the church can be traced back to the 13th century: this is the developed chevet with seven radiating chapels and an ambulatory surrounding the sanctuary. At the front, the transept dates from the same period and once opened onto a long, wide nave with two or three aisles. However, a serious fire brought it down before 1443....
Today, only the eastern part of the church can be traced back to the 13th century: this is the developed chevet with seven radiating chapels and an ambulatory surrounding the sanctuary. At the front, the transept dates from the same period and once opened onto a long, wide nave with two or three aisles. However, a serious fire brought it down before 1443....
Services
Car park
- Equipment
- Public WC
- Car park
- Parking nearby
- Coach parking
- Services
- Guided individual tours
- Unguided group tours
- Guided group tours
- Unguided individual tours
Rates
There is a charge for visiting the church as part of a guided tour of the abbey site.
Groups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
All year
Monday
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 18:00
The abbey church is freely accessible every day, except during masses. Abbey of Abondance and its cloister: access subject to a fee, please contact the site for opening days and times.
