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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
Elevation : 934m
Abbaye d'Abondance, Place de l'Abbatiale, 74360 Abondance
Abbey of Abondance in summer
©Patrick Brault
Abbaye d'Abondance sous la neige
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Cloître de l'Abbayed 'Abondance
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Cloître de l'Abbaye d'Adondance neige
©Pôle culturel d'Abondance
Visite
©Pôle culturel d'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.
The Abbey of Abondance offers groups of mentally handicapped people an adapted visit on the theme of "discovering art in the Middle Ages" (program attached).

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
  • History, culture and heritage
    Activities, visits, conferences, etc. are offered throughout the year at Abondance Abbey.

Services

Services

Car park
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Rates

Rates

From 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2025

From 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2025
Full price
5.50€
Reduced priceStudents, jobseekers, disabled persons, families.
4.50€
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Free entry for children under 6. Group rate available for 10 people or more.
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.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 50 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:30 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Annual closure from November 1st to December 21, 2025.
Annual closure.

Location

Location

Abbey of Abondance
Elevation : 934m
Abbaye d'Abondance, Place de l'Abbatiale, 74360 Abondance

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a trunk road
  • In centre of town
  • Near shuttle stop
  • Town location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • Bus stop < 500 m

Access

Access
  • 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.
    Escape Game: AT THE MERCY OF THE WORKS
    5.5 €
    Escape Game: AT THE MERCY OF THE WORKS
    Major work is due to be carried out at Abondance Abbey! After joining the team of workers, you find yourself imprisoned. To free yourself, unravel the mysteries of the...
    Abondance
    Exhibition | “Between sky and stone - Chronicle of a restoration"
    28Jun28Sep
    Exhibition | “Between sky and stone - Chronicle of a restoration"
    Take a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration of the roofs at Abondance Abbey. Follow every step of this exceptional project, where traditional craftsmanship meets the...
    Abondance
    Discovering yoga and meditation in the garden of the Abbey of Abondance
    15 €
    17Jul29Aug
    Discovering yoga and meditation in the garden of the Abbey of Abondance
    Initiate yourself to yoga and meditation at the Abbey of Abondance, a place steeped in history.
    Abondance
    Half an hour tour.
    7Jul
    Half an hour tour.
    Enjoy half an hour tour in the company of a guide who will reveal all the secrets of this exceptional site... in English.
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert | Caroco
    21Aug
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert | Caroco
    Caroco, a young artist from the Abondance valley, invites you to an exceptional concert in the heart of the abbey cloister. Discover “Genèse”, his first EP, and let yourself be...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert by Franck Tortiller and Misja Fitzgerald Michel duo vibraphone and guitar | Percu'Impulse
    10 €
    3Jul
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert by Franck Tortiller and Misja Fitzgerald Michel duo vibraphone and guitar | Percu'Impulse
    Franck Tortiller and Misja Fitzgerald Michel plunge you into a stroll on the borders of jazz and folk, in the rich universe of subtle guitar and percussion harmonies,...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Musical walk | Du vent dans l'Abbaye
    24Jul
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Musical walk | Du vent dans l'Abbaye
    In the form of an itinerary combining music and heritage, the public is invited to discover the secrets of the Abbey of Abondance, while enjoying a rare proximity to the...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey
    3Jul28Aug
    Night Rounds at the Abbey
    This summer, Thursdays at the Abbey mean anything goes! Concerts, inaugurations, shows and unusual tours: come and discover the many activities on offer at Abondance Abbey!...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert | The White Rattlesnakes
    15 €
    31Jul
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Concert | The White Rattlesnakes
    On July 31, 2025 at 8pm, join Savoy duo The White Rattlesnake for a unique blues-rock concert in the heart of the Abondance Abbey cloister. A blend of metal and delta blues,...
    Abondance
    VIP tour of the Abbey's structural framework
    21Jul
    VIP tour of the Abbey's structural framework
    Let yourself be surprised by this unique tour! Gain access to the Abbey's structural framework and, like experts, explore the monastery's skeleton to discover all its secrets!
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey - The Abbey from top to bottom
    17Jul
    Night Rounds at the Abbey - The Abbey from top to bottom
    Join us on Thursday July 17 and August 28 for an unusual tour of the Abbey. In the dark, sometimes only by torchlight, explore this exceptional monument.
    Abondance
    L'Abbaye se la joue - Games library
    9Jul27Aug
    L'Abbaye se la joue - Games library
    Every Wednesday afternoon, come to Abondance Abbey for a breath of fresh air, and enjoy the many games available in the garden.
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Rétro bécane show
    12 €
    10Jul
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Rétro bécane show
    Brigitte, a young woman in the 50s, thinks she's marrying Elvis Presley. On the way to her wedding, her moped breaks down. Brigitte, a young woman from the 50s, believes she's...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Spectacle | Le Fou du Roi
    14Aug
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Spectacle | Le Fou du Roi
    Beware, good people! A deposed king with a few traits in common with the famous Don Quixote has landed in your town. He's accompanied by his last faithful, a Fool with more...
    Abondance
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Organ recital
    7Aug
    Night Rounds at the Abbey | Organ recital
    From the gallery, Jean-Pierre Charles will make the great organ of the Abbey of Abondance resound with his interpretation of sublime pieces by Couperin, Caccini, Gounod, Franck...
    Abondance
    MuseoGames activity bag
    MuseoGames activity bag
    Explore the Abbey and have fun at the same time with the activities provided in the MuséOjeux bag: observation, spotting, singing... a whole program to share with family and...
    Abondance
    Follow Augustin! Interactive play tour
    23Dec30Apr
    Follow Augustin! Interactive play tour
    Visit the Abbey with Augustin! A mischievous young novice, he'll reveal all the monument's secrets on this fun, interactive and challenging tour (FR/EN/DE).
    Abondance
    Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance
    5.5 €
    Free visit of the Abbey of Abondance
    Explore the cloister and its 15th-century murals, before taking in the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance Valley” in the former monastery. Then,...
    Abondance
    Updated on 23 April 2025 at 14:55
     by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
     (Offer identifier : 100449)
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