6 july > 28 august / 19 october > 30 october

Visite guidée de l'abbaye d'Abondance

  • Cultural
  • Guided tour
  • Architecture
  • Religious
  • Historic
  • Medieval
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Geology
  • Landscape
  • Heritage
Elevation : 934m
Abbaye d'Abondance, Place de l'Abbatiale, 74360 Abondance

Description

Immerse yourself in the history of Abondance Abbey! Explore the church and its trompe-l’œil decorations, then the cloister and its 15th-century murals. Extend your visit with the exhibition of sacred art before strolling through the old orchard.
Let our enthusiastic guides tell you all about the Abbey. Chat with a guide to unravelling the masterpieces of Abondance Abbey. From 15th-century frescoes to the secrets of community life, the Abbey’s history comes to life through vivid stories and details that only an expert eye can reveal. An interactive tour where you can ask all your questions and ensure you don’t miss any of the monument’s hidden treasures. At the end of your tour, explore the exhibition ‘From History to Art: Sacred Heritage in the Abondance Valley’ at your own pace, then round off your visit by enjoying a breathtaking view of the monument’s architecture from the abbey’s former orchard. Departure with a minimum of 4 people.

Accessibility

Mental disability
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Easy French documentation

Documentation

Rates

From 22 December 2025 to 31 December 2026

From 22 December 2025 to 31 December 2026
Full priceIn addition to the admission fee.
€3.00

ChildIn addition to the admission fee.
€2.50

Full price: 3 € (In addition to the admission fee.), Child (6-18 years): 2.50 € (In addition to the admission fee.).

Free entry for children under 6.

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Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 4 Person (s) mini

Opening times

Monday
at 14:30

Wednesday
at 14:30

Friday
at 14:30

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Monday
at 14:30

Tuesday
at 14:30

Wednesday
at 14:30

Thursday
at 14:30

Friday
at 14:30

Saturday
Closed

Sunday
Closed

Monday
at 14:30

Wednesday
at 14:30

Friday
at 14:30

Location

Visite guidée de l'abbaye d'Abondance
Elevation : 934m
Abbaye d'Abondance, Place de l'Abbatiale, 74360 Abondance

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Village centre
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Near shuttle stop

Access

Access
  • From the shores of Lake Geneva, access via the Gavot plateau, heading towards the Abondance valley (approx. 40 mins).

    The entrance to the site is located at Place de l’Abbatiale, accessible from the village centre via the Passage des Chanoines.

    Separate access to the church (no visits during services).
    Updated on 09 April 2026 at 10:05
    by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
    (Offer identifier : 6113898)
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