Abondance
The church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption in Abondance, once part of the abbey of the same name, was built in the wake of a first place of worship, of which nothing is known.
The current building is the result of several building campaigns, starting at the end of the 12th century, as well as several fires.
Today, only the eastern part of the church can be traced back to the 13th century: this is the developed chevet with seven radiating chapels and an ambulatory surrounding the sanctuary. At the front, the transept dates from the same period and once opened onto a long, wide nave with two or three aisles. However, a serious fire brought it down before 1443. Today’s nave comprises two eastern bays dating from the last quarter of the 15th century and two western bays built at the end of the 19th century, as evidenced by its neo-Gothic façade.
Formerly shared by clerics and parishioners, it is now entirely parish-owned. You can admire sumptuous liturgical furnishings from the late Middle Ages, paintings and statues from the modern era, as well as contemporary decor, including the trompe-l’œil painted in the 19th century by Piedmontese artist Casimir Vicario.
Further information
People with reduced mobility can access the church and the cloister, but will need to be accompanied to access the monastery and the exhibition From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley.
A coach park has been provided at the entrance to the monastery, but wheelchair users will need to be accompanied to gain access to the entrances to the church or cloister.
Meeting point for groups at the cloister reception.
Services & Equipment
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Car park
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Coach parking
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Parking
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Public WC
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Guided group tours
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Unguided group tours
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Guided individual tours
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Unguided individual tours
Customer base
Opening
From 01/01 to 31/12, daily between 9.30 am and 6 pm.
The abbey church is freely accessible every day, except during masses. Abbey of Abondance and its cloister: access subject to a fee, please contact the site for opening days and times.
Prices
Free access. There is a charge for visiting the church as part of a guided tour of the abbey site.
Information for booking
There is a charge for visiting the church as part of a guided tour of the abbey site.
Location
Abbaye d'Abondance
BP 01
74360 Abondance
Spoken languages
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German
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English
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Spanish
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French
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Italian
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Dutch
