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Abbey of Abondance

Historic site and monument, Historic patrimony, Religious heritage, Sculpture, Fresco/wall painting, Abbey, Cloister, Church, Monastery, Organ, 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 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...
    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.

    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 welcome on reservation.
  • Tips
    Workshops and treasure hunts for children. Exhibitions
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Mental disability
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
    • Easy French documentation
  • Activities
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment
    • Concert
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Entertainment evenings
    • Shows
    • Theatre
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Calligraphy
    • Restoration sites
    • Paintings graphic arts
    • Glassware
    • Architecture
    • Plastic arts
    • Discovery
    • History
    • Religion
    • Heritage
    • Escape game
  • Equipment
    • Toilets
    • Public WC
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Parking
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
    • Bicycle parking
  • 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 €
  • Reduced price
    4.50 €

    • Students, jobseekers, disabled persons, families.

  • Group adults
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  • Group children
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    • 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.