Cultural and artistic

Régis welcomes you to his farm with the program: visit of the farm and the cows, demonstration of the production of farmhouse cheese and tasting.

In contact with our big-eared companions, the discovery of the history of our landscapes is sure to be unforgettable! Take the whole family on a panoramic, educational tour, with a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva as your destination.

Take a trip to the Saint-Maurice church, a true symbol of the village and whose construction lasted nearly 4 centuries! With the help of an audio-guide (audio-pen) and a map, all the secrets of this church will be revealed to you.

The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a TRUBUTE KENDJI dinner-concert with Ken-G Ramon. Festive atmosphere guaranteed! Get ready to dance and sing! Price includes dinner followed by concert.

With the help of binoculars, a frame or a telescope, you'll sharpen your gaze on the intriguing Mount Caesar. And you can give free rein to your creativity through drawing.

Along the way, the children will discover the forest environment: the species present, the management of the forest, the surrounding landscapes ...

The association "Lire et faire lire" awaits you for beautiful stories, from 3 years old.

Alongside geologist Michel Marthaler and a Geopark mediator, decipher the incredible story of the sea before the mountains, where the green of the alpine pastures contrasts with the off-white and red of the rocks in the perched syncline of the Cornettes de Bise.

Photo exhibition on the theme of "animals and landscapes from here and elsewhere" by talented local photographer Sylvain Cochard.

A visit or a treasure hunt combined with an artistic practice workshop, an original way to discover the Abbey of Abondance!

Enjoy the freshness of the garden at Abondance Abbey during an interlude with our mediator. Close your eyes and let us tell you all about the history of this place.

Using the archives of the Meillerie priory and the de Blonay family, discover how our mountain pastures were farmed in the past.

"Calme calme" Swann Périssé is the host of the talk show Y'a plus de Saisons, and has been producing funny, eco-friendly and feminist content for over 10 years, on her Youtube channels and insta pages, which accumulate over a million subscribers.

12th Festival Chansons FRANCAISES in Abondance! Every summer, Abondance offers 4 dinner-concerts with headliners and new talents to discover in a convivial atmosphere.

The Fabulous Village or the Legend of the Flottins, delights Evian during the Christmas period. Based on a fairy tale, a unique atmosphere is created in the town centre with a village built in driftwood, monumental sculptures and goblins.

This activity will allow you to discover the world of sled dogs, the life of the pack and the different breeds of dogs.

As soon as you enter, scan a QR-Code to access our mobile site. With tours and descriptions of the works (in French, English and German) and family fun (available in English), you can explore the site at your own pace and to your heart's content!

Around Abondance AOP cheese, from milk collection to sale... A guided tour where you will discover the manufacturing techniques, the maturing cellars and the large selection of cheeses made on site.

Is it a castle? Is it a monastery? A bit of both actually. Your guide will explain the astonishing history of the fortified priory of Meillerie, a religious house with a prison and defense tower. You might well be surprised...

An unusual acoustic concert at dusk. In the heart of Abondance Abbey, discover the duo May Blossom and immerse yourself in a universe inspired by a blend of rock, poetic song and classical music.

Explore a unique harmony born of the encounter between the ancient timbre of the Abbey organ and the contemporary sound of the saxophone.

The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a Tribute Florent PAGNY "JERICHO" dinner-concert on Wednesday August 14th. Price includes dinner followed by concert.

Come to Abondance Abbey for a gourmet experience combining nature, history and know-how. From medieval gardens to modern-day practices, let yourself be enchanted by the flavours of our land.

Free exhibition - with the support of the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire de la CC-PEVA - on 1,000 years of Savoy history.

From the making to the maturing, between tradition and modernity, the gestures, the know-how ... make the specificity of Abondance cheese. The exchanges with the mediator will allow you to discover the subtleties of this exceptional cheese.

The Théâtre de La Fourche offers a theatrical evening. A bar and snack bar are also available for your enjoyment.

Join us on Thursday 27 June at 6pm for the opening of the new exhibition "Nice and Savoie, a contemporary perspective", on display at Abondance Abbey from 28 June to 29 September 2024.

Discover the Maison du Fromage Abondance and the Abbey during guided tours.

Régis welcomes you to his farm in the mountain pastures with the program: visit of the farm and the cows, demonstration of the production of farmhouse cheese and tasting.

This summer, Thursdays at the Abbey mean anything goes! Concerts, inaugurations, shows and unusual tours: come and discover the many activities on offer at Abondance Abbey! There's something for everyone!

The reassuring house, the house we explore with our first steps... A show for toddlers that tackles the emotions linked to the home with simplicity and poetry.

Chat-pître a mischievous little soft toy will introduce children to its favorite places in the village.

It's milking time! Accompany the cowherd in the fields to bring the cows back to the chalet for milking (participation in milking).

What better than a guided visit, to allow each visitor to better understand the life in a monastery in a mountain environment and appreciate the medieval architecture and artistic wealth.

Soap creator since 1989. In his soap-making cauldrons, Jean-Luc invents soaps renowned for their virtues. Soap is a simple, natural way of using plant and essential oils externally on a daily basis.

Artisan exhibitions and demonstrations in the village center. See the painters in action at the Place du Tertre.

Come and meet the goats! Caroline and Gérard will show you their passion and take you behind the scenes of the farm. Make your own cheese to take home, learn about milking, take part in educational games and taste the farm's products.

Slightly away from the village centre, discover the village's caracteristics : agricultural tradition, the tourist activity, the landscapes...

Exceptional: access the Buvette Cachat to discover how this Art Nouveau masterpiece will be completely rehabilitated. (in French only)

What better than a guided visit, to allow each visitor to better understand the life in a monastery in a mountain environment and appreciate the medieval architecture and artistic wealth.

Discover the mysteries of Thonon at your own pace when it suits you. There is something for everyone : city center tour or stroll along the quays.

The Harmonie d'Abondance invites you to their spring concert on Saturday April 27 at 8:30 pm in the Abondance abbey church. Young people from the music school will also be present. Tombola.

Guided tour for children from 10 years old to observe the landscape and understand its evolution.

Join us on Thursday 11 July and 1 August for an unusual tour of every nook and cranny of the Abbey. Explore this exceptional monument in the dark, sometimes only by torchlight.

Come and see how our Abondances AOP, Saint Paul, Tomme, Raclette, Persillé and other farm specialities are made!

Let us tell you about the sometimes incredible adventures of the customs officers and smugglers of yesteryear.

From the story of two playful young marmots, children will discover the characteristics of this mountain animal.

Guided by Guillaume from "Nature en Conscience", discover wild mountain plants (20-minute walk suitable for all ages) and their culinary and medicinal uses. Followed by a tasting of farm produce and local plants.

Accompanied by a heritage guide, discover the history of Evian from the Middle Ages to the Belle Epoque. Small anecdotes and hidden treasures of the town will be revealed to you. Visit in French only .

The annual event for those curious about nature! Treat yourself to a journey through almost unknown territory, discovering the secrets of the Chablais region and its UNESCO label, thanks to a rich program of free activities. The 5 senses are in the spotlight in 2024.

A whirlwind, virtuoso comedy! Count Almaviva, who has fallen under the spell of the beautiful Rosina, can count on his faithful Figaro to keep the plot moving at a furious pace. A show for all audiences, to be seen under the stars!

Come and discover a mountain dairy farm while milking sheep. We'll be delighted to tell you all about our profession, and show you around our sheepfold (animals, life on the farm, cheese-making, etc.).

Enjoy a fun discovery of Evian with your family. Visit only in french.

Go to the organ loft to discover this multi-sounding instrument and enjoy a demonstration by the organist.

A heritage guide will help you discover the Abbey of Abondance; Let yourself be surprised by this unique site in the Savoy region...

According to your sensitivity and your desires, under the roofs, in the storehouses or in front of the cloister's paintings, apprehend the specificities of Abondance abbey.

Through the deciphering of 7 rocks collected from the four corners of the region, the exhibition retraces the geological epic of the Chablais massif, a veritable memory of the history of the formation of the Alps.

Maison Gribaldi is staging a new exhibition of previously unseen pieces from the glass collection of Denise and Marcel Heider, and has invited the young duo of glass artists Anne Donzé and Vincent Chagnon to bring their unique perspective to the chosen theme.

The winners of the most recent editions of this festival, which every year transforms the village into a place for artistic practice over the course of a weekend, will be honoured.

For more than 20 years, the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays (Local Heritage Days) have been promoting this heritage and trying to give people a different view of it, to raise awareness of its richness.

A concert to the rhythm of the percussion of the talented Nikolay Ivanov, presented by the Percu'impulse Academy in the heart of the cloister of Abondance Abbey.

YOUNG AUDIENCE / THEATER Cie de l'une à l'autre Journeys through albums that speak to us of prejudice, stereotypes, gender, representations...

Two days of festivities and education: discover the history and products of smuggling between France and Switzerland at the craft market. Become a customs officer or smuggler! Entertainment, games, food and drink. Saturday at 6pm: Rock'n roll concert.

Learn about the specificities of Abondance cheese and stimulate your senses with this fun tour for the whole family.

For its 16th edition, the painters' competition will take place on July 15 and 16 in Abondance. This year's theme is "Abondance Pays d'Art et d'Histoire". Exhibition and painting workshop for all.

For a week, Percu'Impulse is offering a percussion workshop in Abondance. Concerts are planned throughout the week in the village and workshops for the general public. A musical discovery open to all from 3 to 99 years old!

Take a stroll through Amphion's grounds and observe the landscapes painted by the British painter. After discovering his work, pick up your brushes and create your own watercolor.

For the 11th edition of the Rock The Pistes Festival, Hot Sisters will play on the main stage on Thursday March 16, 2023.

From the gallery, Jean-Pierre Charles will make the great organ of Abondance Abbey resound with his interpretation of sublime pieces by Couperin, Bach, Franck and Brahms.

The Chansons Françaises en Abondance festival invites you to a dinner-concert with up-and-coming talent Mathis Poulin - in trio.

Artisan exhibition and demonstration in the village center.

Through the eyes of photographer François Deladerrière, discover the evolution of landscapes in Savoie, Haute-Savoie and Alpes-Maritimes since 1860. A journey through time, between vintage lithographs and contemporary photographs.

A heritage guide introduces you to the Maison du fromage Abondance; Let yourself be surprised by this sensory journey to discover our soil: alpine pasture, know-how, cheese making, ...

Discover the village's treasures while you rack your brains and, above all, have fun!

Two activities to discover in an original way the Maison du Fromage Abondance

The Villa du Châtelet is a unique place, located in Évian-les-Bains, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Testimony of the art of living of the Belle Epoque, it once belonged to the Châtelet thermal complex and has recently been restored.

As of this January 2024, a new digital heritage discovery trail is available free of charge on the Baludik app. Alone, with family or friends, discover the region's heritage while having fun!

"Tourists visiting the region, be sure to visit Saint-Gingolph, a picturesque little village on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of Grammont, where you'll discover the century-old manufacture of Perles du Léman!"