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Abbey of Abondance
Description
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 monastic 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 "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" invites you to explore the collection of exceptional sacred art in part of the former convent buildings.
As you enter the abbey church, with its Gothic mountain architecture, you'll marvel at the 19th-century trompe-l'œil decorations and rich furnishings.
Independent access to the church, according to parish opening hours.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 23/12/2024 to 30/04/2025 from 14:00 to 17:00
- From 01/05/2025 to 30/06/2025
- From 01/07/2025 to 31/08/2025
- From 01/09/2025 to 30/09/2025
- From 01/10/2025 to 31/10/2025 from 14:00 to 17:00
- From 01/11/2025 to 21/12/2025
Additional information
Open period
From 02/11 to 22/12/2024. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Annual closure. From 23/12/2024 to 30/04/2025 between 2 pm and 5 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th. From 01/05 to 30/06/2025 Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. From 01/07 to 31/08/2025 Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. From 01/09 to 30/09/2025 Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. From 01/10 to 31/10/2025 between 2 pm and 5 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Annual closure from November 1st to December 21, 2025. From 01/11 to 21/12/2025. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Annual closure.
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Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 20/12/2024
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Price(s)
Full price: 5.50 € (Guided tour supplement: €3) Reduced price: 4.50 € (Students, jobseekers, disabled persons, families. Supplement for guided tour (6-18 years): €2.50). Free entry for children < 6 years. Group rate available for > 10 people. Duo" offer Admission to the Maison du Fromage + Abbey of Abondance: €9 per person aged 6 and over. Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us). Pass Léman France and Multipass Portes du Soleil: free entry on presentation of cards.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 81 60 54
Email : contact@abbayeabondance.fr
Website : www.leman-mountains-explore.com/
Facebook : www.facebook.com/abbaye.abondance/
Tips
Workshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
Location complements
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.
History, culture and heritage
Activities, visits, conferences, etc. are offered throughout the year at Abondance Abbey.
Reception complements
A bus park is available at the entrance to the village. Groups welcome all year round by prior arrangement. The site is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. Picnics not permitted.
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