Commented visit adults group: Abbey of Abondance

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    Abondance

    Follow the mediator who will show you all the treasures of the Abbey of Abondance.

    From the 19th century trompe l’oeil decoration of the abbey church to the 15th century wall paintings in the cloister, take a tour of the abbey site to admire its treasures. Between art, history and architecture, let our mediator guide you through the heart of the Abbey of Abondance.
    Then enter freely into a part of the conventual buildings to appreciate the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley” which contains the treasures of our collection.

    Duration: 1h/1h15 of visit with a mediator + free visit of the exhibition (about 30 mn).

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    Further information

    Duration: 1h - 1h15 guided tour + 30 mn free visit of the exhibition.
    Conditions of access: all year round by reservation/all year round, please wear clothes adapted to the mountain climate.

    Activities

    • Cultural activities
    • Accompanied

    Cultural activities

    • History
    • Paintings graphic arts
    • Religion
    • Architecture

    Opening

    All year round, daily.

    On demand.

    Animals

    Animaux : Refused

    Adapted Tourism

    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

    Prices

    Group adults: 6.50 to 7 €.

    Group rate available for > 10 people.

    One free entry then one free entry for every 20 paid entries.

    Information for booking

    one free entry then one free entry for every 20 paid entries.

    Payment method

    • Carte bancaire
    • Chèque
    • Espèces
    • Credit transfer

    Location

    Abbaye d'Abondance
    Place de l'Abbatiale
    74360 Abondance

    By car: From the banks of Lake Geneva, take the D22 towards the Abondance valley. On foot: from the centre of the village, head towards the Place de l'Abbatiale along the "Montée du Cloître", which runs alongside the town hall and presbytery, then under the porch. The entrance to the site, on the square, is a little further up on the right. Accessible by car from the church square. Car parks located at the entrance or in the centre of the village. Bus line Colombus (Vallée d'Abondance) and line 12 Thonon-les-Bains - Châtel.

    Characteristics :

    • Mountain location

    Spoken languages

    • French