Description
What is a fresco? What is it made of? This artistic workshop will allow you to learn all about this ancient art and to try your hand at making it.
The Abbey of Abondance is famous for its cloister decorated with magnificent 15th century wall paintings.
First, the students will go to the workshop room where they will learn about the materials and make their own lime plaster. Then, in a second phase, the class goes to the cloister where mural painting techniques, conservation and restoration are discussed. Before returning to the classroom, they will have drawn a picture in the cloister which they will reproduce and colour on their fresco.
Reservation required.
Services
Disabled access
Accessibility
Accessibility
Mental disability
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Easy French documentation
Rates
Rates 2026
Group children5€ for primary >20 children and 5.50€ for primary
From €5.00 to €5.50
Free of charge: 3 accompanying persons per class.
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 15 Person (s) mini
- 35 Maximum number of people
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
On demand
Location
Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.
- Lieu sans nom
Contact Group workshop : The little fresco artists - practical art workshop
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
- Village centre
Access
Access
- From the shores of Lake Geneva, access via the Gavot plateau, heading towards the Abondance valley (approx. 40 mins).
The entrance to the site is located at Place de l’Abbatiale, accessible from the village centre via the Passage des Chanoines.
Separate access to the church (no visits during services).
