Our mediator offers you an interactive tour with mime, exchanges and also handling of models for the older ones, in the heart of the old Abbey of Abondance. Discover the many artistic treasures of the site, sacred art objects, wall paintings...
History, architecture but also monastic life are all themes that fit perfectly with the programme.
For secondary schools, medieval society and the constitution of a seigneury are also presented.
Guided tour for children: Abbey of Abondance
About
Prices
Group children: 4 to 4.50 € (4.50 for groups of less than 20 students).
Free of charge: 3 accompanying persons per class.
Reception
Duration: 1h30 for cycles 2 and 3 - 2h for middle schools
Dates
All year round, daily except on January 1st and December 25th.
On demand.
- Accompanied
- Weekdays
- Introductory/discovery
Contacts
Access
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.
- Mental disability
Home for the mentally handicapped, S3A label awarded by the UDAPEI 74 association. Easy-to-read and understand welcome booklet. Symbol of welcome, support and accessibility.