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Abbey of Abondance

Historic site and monument, Religious heritage, Abbey, Cloister, Religious site, Gothic, 12th C, 13th C, 14th C, 15th C, 16th C, 17th C, 18th C, Classified in Abondance

  • 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...
    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.

    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.

    Groups on reservation.
  • Tips
    Workshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Mental disability
  • Activities
    • Children's entertainment
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Shows
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Calligraphy
    • Restoration sites
    • Paintings graphic arts
    • Binding and frames
    • Glassware
    • Architecture
    • Plastic arts
    • History
    • Religion
    • Escape game
  • Equipment
    • Toilets
    • Public WC
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Guided individual tours
    • Unguided group tours
    • Guided group tours
    • Educational visits
    • Themed tour
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Guided tours
    • Unguided individual tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Contactless payment
  • From October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
  • 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

    • 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.
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