
Discover how fairs have evolved over 600 years, their impact on the village, and their links with the Abbey, cheese, and the famous breed of cattle. Really the 600th? A history in pictures, full of surprises!
Embark on a journey through time, tracing the evolution of the Abondance fairs and their impact on the village over the last 600 years.
Why the 600th Fair? Is it really the 600th? Has it always taken place at the same time? In the same place? What was Abondance like 600 years ago?
All these questions will be answered with the help of previously unseen photographs and illustrations! You will discover the fairs of yesteryear, the impact of the creation of the Abondance breed on the fairs and competitions, and the links between cows, cheese, and the prosperity of the Abbey!
Why the 600th Fair? Is it really the 600th? Has it always taken place at the same time? In the same place? What was Abondance like 600 years ago?
All these questions will be answered with the help of previously unseen photographs and illustrations! You will discover the fairs of yesteryear, the impact of the creation of the Abondance breed on the fairs and competitions, and the links between cows, cheese, and the prosperity of the Abbey!
Not Included
Not Included
Visit the Abbey of Abondance.Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Opening times
Opening times
From 15 December 2025 until 30 November 2026
From 15 December 2025 until 30 November 2026
Monday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
Closed
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In centre of town
- Near shuttle stop
- Mountain location
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Resort centre
- Village centre
- Waterside
- Bus stop < 500 m
Access
Access
- La Galerie de l’Abbaye - Mairie d’Abondance – Access from Monument Aux Morts Square - Abbaye d’Abondance







