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Self-guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance

Weekdays, Weekend, Heritage, Agricultural, Regional products in Abondance

  • With all your senses alert, immerse yourself in the history of the Abondance Valley’s iconic cheese. From the pastures to the maturing cellar, discover the local expertise of our region.

  • Come and discover the famous Abondance cheese. From the sound of cowbells ringing across the mountain pastures to the gentle splashing of water in the cellars, via the scent of fresh milk and the warmth of the chalet, treat yourself to a journey to the heart of our expertise and traditions.

    After following each stage of the production process, including the importance of quality labels, and discovering the full diversity of Savoie cheeses, it’s time for the tasting! Gather round a sensory...
    Come and discover the famous Abondance cheese. From the sound of cowbells ringing across the mountain pastures to the gentle splashing of water in the cellars, via the scent of fresh milk and the warmth of the chalet, treat yourself to a journey to the heart of our expertise and traditions.

    After following each stage of the production process, including the importance of quality labels, and discovering the full diversity of Savoie cheeses, it’s time for the tasting! Gather round a sensory table to touch, observe and smell the cheeses before finally tasting the fruits of your labour. For those with a sweet tooth, recipes and ideas for cheese platters are available so you can take a little piece of our mountains home with you.

    Picnic area, toilets, parking
    No charge for coach parking.
    The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility (lift and adapted toilets).
  • Tips
    At the end of the visit, discover all the richness of our land with our shop of local products: Savoy cheeses, cured meats, jams, honey, confectionery, books and souvenirs.
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Mental disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
    • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Facilities adapted for people with mobility impairment
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
    • Easy French documentation
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Contactless payment
  • From November 4, 2025 to December 31, 2026
  • Full price
    6 €
  • Reduced price
    5 €

    • Families, students, jobseekers, disabled persons.

    • DUO ticket: 2 cultural sites, the Abbey and the Maison du Fromage Abondance, at the special rate of €10 (from age 6).

    Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us for more information).
    Free entry on presentation of the Multi Pass during the summer season.
Openings
  • From January 1, 2026
    until April 30, 2026
  • From May 1, 2026
    until June 30, 2026
  • From July 1, 2026
    until August 31, 2026
  • From September 1, 2026
    until September 30, 2026
  • From October 1, 2026
    until October 31, 2026
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Closed on Sunday mornings
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday
    Closed
    -
  • Annual closure from November 1 to December 14, 2026.