Abondance Cheese House

At a glance

Type

AOP Abondance cheese museum

Access

Paid entry

Price

£5.50 / €5.50 adult · €4.50 reduced · DUO Abbey ticket €9

Duration

1 h to 1 h 30

Best season

Year-round · closed 1 Nov-15 Dec

Parking

Free on site and in the village

Animals

Not allowed

Stroller / Reduced mobility

Accessible

Town

Abondance

Wheelchair access

Accessible Source: Maison du Fromage Abondance (site officiel)

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Price

Entrée plein tarif

5,50 €Visite libre

Tarif réduit

4,50 €Étudiants, demandeurs d'emploi, personnes en situation de handicap, familles

DUO Abbaye + Maison du Fromage

9,00 €Billet combiné 2 sites

Visite commentée (supplément)

3,00 €Adulte (6-18 ans : 2,50 €)

What is Abondance Cheese House

The Abondance Cheese House is the official interpretation museum of the AOP Abondance cheese, in the heart of the Abondance village in the Haut-Chablais. Run by the Abondance Patrimoine association, it offers a sensory scenographic route covering the full cheese cycle: from summer alpine pastures to ripening cellars, via milking, rennet, pressing and wheel ageing.

The visit highlights the patient gestures of breeders, cheesemakers and master ripeners of the Abondance Valley through images, sounds, hands-on stations and reconstructions. Visitors discover the local Abondance cow (brown-ringed eyes), her rich milk and the cheese's signature. Tasting included. Adult €5.50; DUO ticket with Abbey €9.

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Address

292 rue du Centre (or 'Maison du Fromage'), 74360 Abondance View on map

Coordinates

46.280749° N — 6.711725° E

Altitude

approx. 920 m (Abondance village)

Opening hours

Low season (17 Dec-30 Apr): Tue-Sat 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-5.30 pm. May-June and September: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-6 pm. July-August: daily 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-6 pm (except Sunday morning). October: Tue-Sat 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-5.30 pm. Annual closure 1 Nov-15 Dec. Closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Verified 10 June 2026.

Phone

+33 (0)4 50 73 06 34

Official site

abondance-patrimoine.fr

Access / Parking

Free parking in the heart of Abondance village, just nearby. By car from Thonon via D902, from Châtel via D22.

Visit duration

approx. 1 h to 1 h 30 (self-guided visit with tasting)

Booking

No booking for individual self-guided visits. Booking required for groups.

Pets

Not allowed (except assistance dogs)

Accessibility

Building accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Contact reception to arrange an adapted visit.

Parking

Free on site and in the village

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Maison du Fromage Abondance cost?

Entry to the Maison du Fromage Abondance is €5.50 full price and €4.50 reduced (students, jobseekers, families). The DUO Abbey + Maison du Fromage ticket is €9. Verified 10 June 2026.

What are the opening hours of the Maison du Fromage Abondance?

The Maison du Fromage Abondance is open Tue-Sat 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-5.30 pm out of season, and daily 9.30 am-12 pm and 2 pm-6 pm in July-August (except Sunday morning). Annual closure 1 November-15 December. Verified 10 June 2026.

Does the visit to the Maison du Fromage Abondance include a tasting?

Yes. Every visit to the Maison du Fromage Abondance ends with a tasting of Abondance cheese paired with a glass of Savoie wine or local apple juice, included in the entry price.

How long should I plan to visit the Maison du Fromage Abondance?

Allow 1 h to 1 h 30 for a self-guided visit to the Maison du Fromage Abondance, tasting included. The guided tour (€3 supplement) may take a little longer.

Is the Maison du Fromage Abondance family-friendly?

Yes. The Maison du Fromage Abondance offers a sensory route suited to children (hands-on stations, sounds, images) and a family rate. Children take part in the tasting with apple juice.

Where can I park to visit the Maison du Fromage Abondance?

Parking is free in the heart of Abondance village, immediately next to the Maison du Fromage and the abbey. Easy access from Thonon (D902) or Châtel (D22).

Can I combine the Maison du Fromage Abondance with the Abbey?

Yes, and it's highly recommended: the DUO ticket at €9 covers both the Maison du Fromage Abondance AND the Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Abondance (14th-century painted cloister, a major listed monument).

Is the Maison du Fromage Abondance accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. The Maison du Fromage Abondance building is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Contact reception on 04 50 73 06 34 to prepare your visit.

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