Discovery and knowledge

Through an illustrated story, follow Juliette, a farmer from the village of Abondance and share her activities!

Discover all the richness of our region with our shop of local products: Savoy cheeses, salted meats, jams, books, souvenirs.

Come and take part in the Châtel Kids Games! For 2 hours, the church square will be transformed into a giant playground.

Activities to discover this fine wooden sculpture from the Abondance valley.

townhall

Every Wednesday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm, come and help out in the fields. Help pick baskets, prepare, plant and replant seedlings, learn to de-stem and mulch.... Register on the site to help us and discover the work of a peasant farmer.

Explore the Abbey whilst you have fun with the activities in the MuséOjeux bag: observation, location, songs, an entire programme to share with family or between friends!

Discovery of milk, this precious liquid that we consume every day. Where does it come from, what is its composition and what are its transformations?

The customs officer is retiring but no one to take over... We are counting on you to help us recruit! We count on you to answer the recruitment!

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

A place which conserves, displays and appreciates artist books. The 'Manoir des Livres' is a heritage library dedicated to showcasing artist books through its collections, exhibitions and dedicated programme.

Between history, architecture and murals, stroll freely in the heart of the Abbey of Abondance.

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.

Guided family tour to discover 19 different species! Animal feeding, educational and/or creative workshops. Enter the enclosures with the animator for a privileged contact.

The association offers sharing opportunities and workshops, and has set up an associative distribution circuit for peasant baskets to promote local, sustainable farming in the Chablais region.

Visiting or staying in the Abondance valley? Make a stop in Abondance to discover the two sites of the village, the Abbey and the Maison du Fromage Abondance by taking advantage of our combined offer.

Let your instructor help progress your skiing techniques whilst you enjoy the friendliness of group lessons.

All year round, Florian Legrand offers photo workshops in the Evian region and the Vallée d'Abondance on subjects such as wildlife photography, landscapes, astrophotography and macro photography.

Creator of soap since 1989... Through the mysteries of the saponification of noble oils, in my soap pots I invent soaps renowned for their virtues...

Heritage is part of our daily lives, but what is it? Let's discover together the notions of tangible, intangible and natural heritage.

La Chapelle d'Abondance town hall.

Observe, smell, listen, touch, taste: an approach that awakens the senses around the cheeses of Savoy!

The Evian Tourist Office has a spacious and informative reception desk. Numerous leaflets are available, a shop offers products from the office as well as Evian mineral water, and a children's area has been set up.

But in fact... what is an abbey? Follow us to discover all the secrets of the Abbey of Abondance!

Visiting or staying in the Abondance valley? Make a stop in Abondance to discover the two sites of the village, the Abbey and the Maison du Fromage Abondance by taking advantage of our combined offer.

Lydia welcomes you to her sophrology practice in Evian-Les-Bains, in the Grande Rive beach area. Flexible opening days and times, slots vary to best suit individual needs.

Abondance, Tarine, Montbéliarde are the three breeds of cows that roam our meadows in the Abondance valley. But who are they ?

Learn all about the Pays d’Évian-Vallée d’Abon-dance through the Pays d’Art et d’Histoire events and discover the region’s secrets. Find out how the local fauna survives in the winter, follow a guide along the lakeside parks and admire the mountain village architecture.

Games and challenges to be solved as a family! Shh! Shh! Strange things are happening behind the gate of the Old Customs House... Your family will have to slip into the shoes of the smuggler or "gabelou" who once fought on the border.

Cindy introduces you to her Nordic sled dogs: - visit to a pedagogical kennel with games for children and questionnaires - cani rando about1h15 - half-day with a small musher. 2-hour treasure hunt to discover the world of mushing.

The exhibition room of the "Maison des Soeurs" in La Chapelle d'Abondance offers exhibitions related to local heritage. La Maison des Soeurs was originally built for the congregation of the Sisters of Charity in 1842.

Follow the mediator who will show you all the treasures of the Abbey of Abondance.

Accompanied by a mediator, go on a sensory discovery through a journey in 9 steps along the landscapes, gestures and techniques. Abondance cheese will no longer have any secrets for you!

Explore the exhibition spaces at your own pace: discover the world of cheese and engage your senses with this fun tour. A host of activities to share in small groups, followed by a tasting session packed with flavour!

Permaculture market-gardening micro-farm on living soil. Self-sufficient housing and eco-built farm, herbalism. Events, workshops and snacks on these themes, open to families.

Because your children need to have fun and need to meet children of their own age, C L'Aventure Châtel is an indoor playground for children from 2 to 12 years old specially designed for them!

A valley, a cow, a cheese... a house to discover. Discover all the characteristics of this Protected Designation of Origin cheese on a fun, scientific and sensory tour.

A team of qualified people offers to your children from 4 to 14 years old, a full range of out-and-indoor activities.

Founded in the 12th century by canons and occupied by Cistercian monks from the 17th century, the Abbey of Abondance was abolished in 1761. It reveals the power of a gothic mountain architecture and conceals fabulous artistic treasures.

Discover the Abbey and the Maison du Fromage Abondance at your own pace and according to your desires!

The Evian Tourist Office has a spacious and informative reception desk. Numerous leaflets are available, a shop offers products from the office as well as Evian mineral water, and a children's area has been set up.

You will visit the cloister and its 15th century mural paintings, before visiting the exhibition "From history to art: sacred heritage in the Abondance valley" in the old monastery. Access to the abbey church is independent (outside of services).

The tourist office welcomes you all year round and offers you all the brochures for a pleasant stay. We offer for sale a hiking map.

Accompanied by a mediator, the children discover Abondance cheese, the emblematic cheese of the region, by tackling different themes: geography of the valley, cow breeds, stages of production, Savoy cheeses with a quality sign...

Mountain guide and storyteller, Patrick is also mediator for the Chablais Geopark. Follow him to discover the Bonnevaux coal mine or the river’s little animal world and listen to him recount the legends and tales at nightfall.

Explore a hamlet on the heights of the village of Abondance, and discover life in a mountain environment: geography, traditional habitat, building materials... are just some of the topics covered.

Come and discover this "scientific" animation full of interest for young and old. Reservations required.

During this workshop, become an apprentice cheese maker and transform milk into cheese!

For nearly 40 years, mountain guides have been a major presence on the local scene, meeting the need to supervise hiking activities for all kinds of people: individuals, groups, works councils, vacation centers....

Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region.

But in fact... what is an abbey? Follow us to discover all the secrets of the Abbey of Abondance!

Explore a hamlet on the heights of the village of Abondance, and discover life in a mountain environment: geography, traditional habitat, building materials... are just some of the topics covered.

Enter the fascinating world of birds of prey thanks to a unique activity. Between games and education, you will get to know one of the Harris' buzzards of "La Petite Volerie" in Morgins.

As the seasons change, children discover the daily life of a farming family.

Following an illustrated story, divided into teams and working independently, children explore the daily life of Juliette, a young farmer from Abondance.