Discover the Abondance valley by tackling different themes: the geography of the valley, the breed of cow and the making of Abondance cheese, milk, other Savoy cheeses with a quality sign...
After a guided tour of the Maison du Fromage Abondance site, take part in a workshop!
Choose from the list of workshops:
- Have you seen the cow (cycle 1)
- Juliette's wheelbarrow (cycle 1)
- Bastien, the young farmer (cycle 1 and 2)
- From the mountain pasture to the table - Fun trail (cycle 1 and 2)
- Awaken your senses (Cycle 1, 2 and 3)
- The little cheese makers (Cycle 1, 2 and 3)
- Research Notice (Cycle 2 and 3)
- From assemblages to landscapes (cycle 2 - from CE1 - and 3)
- The milky way of cows (cycle 2)
- Mission transmission (cycle 3)
- Milk - it's going to get hot! (cycle 3)
Children groups : Duo Maison du Fromage Abondance
About
A shop offers you local products, directly from local farmers or companies (Savoy cheeses, salted meats, jams, honey, books, souvenirs). Ask for the catalogue, place your order and collect it at the end of your visit!
Prices
Prices: per child, depending on the number of children
Less than 20 pupils: €8.50
From 20 pupils: €7.50
(3 accompanying adults per class are free).
Reception
Activities can be spread out over the day with one activity in the morning and the other in the afternoon, or over two different days. The schedule and the choice of workshops are to be defined at the time of reservation.
Dates
All year round, daily except on January 1st and December 25th.
On demand.
- Equipment provided
- Weekdays
- Introductory/discovery
- Accompanied
Contacts
Access
The Maison du Fromage Abondance is located in the heart of the Abondance valley:
5 minutes from the centre of the village, itinerary "Tour du village" or "Bords de Dranse".
On the right as you enter the village from Thonon-les-Bains.
27 km from Thonon-les-Bains and Evian les Bains on the D22.
65 km from Geneva Airport
It is served by the Colombus coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).