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Abondance Abbey
Founded in 1108 by Augustinian canons, Abondance Abbey preserves a cloister with 15th-century wall paintings unique in the northern Alps, an abbey church with trompe-l'œil décor and the permanent exhibition “From History to Art” — nine centuries of sacred heritage from the Abondance valley.
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At a glance
Type
Abbey · Cloister and exhibition
Access
Paid
Price
€6 adult · €5 reduced · DUO with the Cheese House €10
Best season
Year-round · closed 31 Oct – 20 Dec
Parking
Village car park nearby · reserved disabled spaces
Animals
Not allowed (guide dogs excepted)
Town
Abondance
Altitude
934 m
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
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Price
Entrée plein tarif
6,00 €Visite libre
Tarif réduit
5,00 ۃtudiants, demandeurs d'emploi, personnes en situation de handicap, familles
Enfant 6–18 ans
2,50 €En visite guidée
Billet DUO Abbaye + Maison du Fromage
10,00 €Dès 6 ans
What is Abondance Abbey
Abondance Abbey was founded in 1108 by Augustinian canons from Saint-Maurice Abbey in the Valais. Its buildings rose in the 13th and 14th centuries at the heart of the Abondance valley, at 934 m. The Feuillants, reformed Cistercians, replaced the canons in 1606–1607, before the abbey was suppressed in 1761. The ensemble has been a listed Historic Monument since 1875.
Its treasure is the medieval cloister and its cycle of 15th-century wall paintings devoted to the life of the Virgin — a set of exceptional finesse, preserved in place for over five centuries. The neighbouring abbey church surprises with its 19th-century trompe-l'œil décor, and the former monastery houses the permanent exhibition “From History to Art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley”, nine centuries of liturgical objects and sacred art. Digital guides (FR–EN–DE–IT) and family trails accompany the visit.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Adresse
Place de l'Abbatiale, 74360 Abondance View on map
Horaires
May, June and September: daily 9:30–12 and 2–6 pm. July–August: daily 9:30–12:30 and 2–6 pm. 22 Dec – 30 Apr and October: Mon–Fri 2–5 pm. Annual closure 31 Oct – 20 Dec; closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Checked on the official website on 18 Aug 2026 — subject to change.
Contact
+33 4 50 81 60 54
Accessibilité
Not wheelchair accessible; reserved disabled parking, hearing loops, easy-read (FALC) booklet, S3A certification.
When to visit
When to visit
Open year-round outside the 31 Oct – 20 Dec closure. The widest hours run May to September; from October to April the abbey opens weekday afternoons only. On July–August Thursdays, the “Rondes de nuit” offer evening concerts and offbeat tours.
Events : “Rondes de nuit” on July–August Thursdays (concerts and offbeat evening tours, €10) · European Heritage Days 19–20 September 2026
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Abondance Abbey cost?
Admission is €6 (€5 reduced, free under 6). The €10 DUO ticket combines the abbey and the Abondance Cheese House. Guided tours cost €3 extra.
Can you visit Abondance Abbey in winter?
Yes: from 22 December to 30 April it opens Monday to Friday, 2–5 pm (closed 25 December and 1 January). The annual closure runs 31 October to 20 December.
What is there to see in the cloister?
The medieval cloister preserves a 15th-century cycle of wall paintings on the life of the Virgin, with digital guides in four languages (FR–EN–DE–IT).
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Sources & verification
- Abondance Patrimoine — Abbaye d'Abondance (officiel)
- Abondance Patrimoine — Les espaces à découvrir
- Haute-Savoie Tourisme — fiche 100449
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