Let yourself be guided and discover all the riches of Abondance Abbey.
From the church to the old convent buildings, the cloister and the old orchard, this emblematic monument of the Chablais region will reveal all its secrets.
From the church to the old convent buildings, the cloister and the old orchard, this emblematic monument of the Chablais region will reveal all its secrets.
From the 19th-century trompe-l'œil 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 to the heart of Abondance Abbey.
Then enter a part of the conventual buildings to appreciate the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley”, which contains treasures from our collection. Finally, head to the abbey's former orchard for a breathtaking view of the building's architecture. (Weather permitting.)
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.
Reservation required.
Then enter a part of the conventual buildings to appreciate the exhibition “From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley”, which contains treasures from our collection. Finally, head to the abbey's former orchard for a breathtaking view of the building's architecture. (Weather permitting.)
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.
Reservation required.
