Description

Founded in the 12th century, the Abbey has left its mark on the Abondance valley. The monastic buildings, where the monks lived, still bear witness to the power of the Abbey in the Middle Ages.
Transported back to medieval Savoy thanks to the 15th century wall paintings which adorn the cloister, you will be seduced by the peacefulness of the place.
The exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" invites you to explore, in part of the old convent buildings, the collection of sacred art made up of exceptional objects.
As you enter the abbey church, with its Gothic mountain architecture, you will be amazed by the trompe-l'oeil decorations from the 19th century and the rich furniture.
Independent access to the church, according to the opening hours defined by the parish.

Opening

From 02/11 to 22/12/2024.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Annual closure.

From 23/12/2024 to 30/04/2025 between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.

From 01/05 to 30/06/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 30/09/2025
Opening hours daily between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/10 to 31/10/2025 between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Annual closure from November 1st to December 21, 2025.

From 01/11 to 21/12/2025.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Annual closure.

Additional info

• Services :Guided individual toursUnguided group toursGuided group toursEducational visitsThemed tourShopTourist brochuresTourist informationGuided toursUnguided individual tours
• Equipments :Free car parkCoach parkingParking nearbyCar parkPublic WCExhibition spaceToilets
• Payment :Bank/credit cardCheckTravellers ChequeCashCredit transferConnect Travellers ChequeContactless paymentCulture Pass
• Spoken languages :EnglishFrench

Prices

Full price: 5.50 € (Guided tour supplement: €3)

Reduced price: 4.50 € (Students, jobseekers, disabled persons, families.

Supplement for guided tour (6-18 years): €2.50).

Free entry for children < 6 years.

Group rate available for > 10 people.

Duo" offer Admission to the Maison du Fromage + Abbey of Abondance: €9 per person aged 6 and over.

Advantages granted on presentation of specific cards (contact us).

Pass Léman France and Multipass Portes du Soleil: free entry on presentation of cards.