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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.
Founded in the 12th century, the Abbey has left its mark on the Abondance valley. Home to the monks, the conventual 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 “De l’histoire à l’art : patrimoines sacrés en vallée d’Abondance” (“From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley”) invites you to explore the sacred art collection of exceptional objects in part of the former monastery, before ending your visit in the former orchard, which offers a breathtaking view of the monument’s architecture.
Finally, enter the abbey church to admire the 19th-century trompe-l’oeil decorations and rich furnishings. Independent access to the church, according to parish opening hours.
Tips and recommendations
Workshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
Opening hours
From 01/09 to 30/09/2025 daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/10/2025 from Monday to Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Annual closure from November 1st to December 21, 2025.
From 01/11 to 21/12/2025.
Annual closure.
Accessibility
- Mental disability
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Easy French documentation
Home for the mentally handicapped, S3A label awarded by the UDAPEI 74 association. Easy-to-read and understand welcome booklet. Symbol of welcome, support and accessibility.
Prestations
- Bicycle parking
- Free car park
- Coach parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
Cheeses
Prices
Reduced price: 4.50 € (Students, jobseekers, disabled persons, families.)
Group adults: Contact us
Group children: Contact us.
Free entry for children under 6.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.
DUO offer | Abbey and Maison du Fromage Abondance entrance: €9 per person aged 6 and over.
Benefits available on presentation of proof of entitlement.
Pass Léman France and Multipass Portes du Soleil | Free admission on presentation of cards.
Payment methods
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Connect Travellers Cheque
- Contactless payment
- Culture Pass
Useful links
Location
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.