The church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Abondance, once part of the abbey of the same name, was built in the wake of a first place of worship, of which nothing is known.
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The current building is the result of several building campaigns, starting at the end of the 12th century, as well as several fires.
Today, only the eastern part of the church can be traced back to the 13th century: this is the developed chevet with seven radiating chapels and an ambulatory surrounding the sanctuary. At the front, the transept dates from the same period and once opened onto a long, wide nave with two or three aisles. However, a serious fire brought it down before 1443....
Today, only the eastern part of the church can be traced back to the 13th century: this is the developed chevet with seven radiating chapels and an ambulatory surrounding the sanctuary. At the front, the transept dates from the same period and once opened onto a long, wide nave with two or three aisles. However, a serious fire brought it down before 1443....
Rates
Rates
For guided tours: Information and booking at the Abbey reception desk (04 50 81 60 54 or contact@abbayeabondance.fr).
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
All year
All year
Monday
09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 18:00
The Abbey Church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption in Abondance is open daily. The Abondance Abbey cultural site (access to the cloister, part of the former monastery and the orchard) is subject to a charge.
Location
Location
Contact Abbey church of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption - Abondance
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
- Village centre
- Resort centre
- Village 2 km away
