Fetes et manifestations du territoire

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.

Special story time: reading apron.

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.

Multi-sport workshop based on soccer and badminton, open to all. Come and have fun!

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

Come unlock the mysteries of the Abbey with our Escape Game "AT THE MERCY OF THE WORKS". Try to be the fastest team to win the competition for the best investigators, organised during the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins.

Discover the traditional float parade and fair. Concert by the wind band at 12pm. At 3pm: float parade. Catering for lunch and dinner.

Come and challenge the Mémises! Achieve the greatest number of ascents over 8 hours, 4 hours or 2 hours with a descent by gondola.

With Emilie from the CC-PEVA Environment Department, discover the unsuspected lives of amphibians and dragonflies in their natural habitat. Games and observation on the program! Organized as part of the Blue Flag program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For this 5th edition, the Festiléman grows to open even more to the life of all the actors of Lake Geneva. Thus, 7 spaces (or villages) will be open with more than 100 exhibition stands.

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!

First festive event of the AMAP les mains aux paniers: to meet, visit Solune's gardens, listen to stories and music, eat, drink and see a small farmers' market! Open to all.

Family games.

Have a great time with traditional giant wooden games: Power 4, Japanese billiards and more.

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.

Come and enjoy our summer market. Exhibition and sale of local crafts and products. Something to enjoy and have a good time! Refreshments and food on site, at 7pm a concert awaits you!

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.

Discover local specialities and products and other delicacies at the largest market in the Abondance valley. Local cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fish from Lake Geneva, fruit, fresh vegetables, flowers, local crafts, clothes, souvenirs...

The Portes du Soleil offer non-mountain bikers a hike to discover the Franco-Swiss territory of the Portes du Soleil. A moment of escape to the summits that promises unforgettable memories.

As the Paris Olympics draw nearer, we'd like to introduce you to a number of sports, keeping in mind that "the important thing is to take part".

The association "Lire et faire lire" is waiting for you for beautiful stories. From 7 years old.

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 19th Fête des Fromages de Savoie, held in Châtel, in the Abondance A.O.P. region, is a weekend-long celebration of the delights of cheesemaking.

Deposit ONLY on: Tuesday April 30, 2-6pm and Friday May 3, 10am-1pm and 2-6pm. Family games with the Ludothèque à roulettes.

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.

There is one day in the summer when the whole village and its guests come together to celebrate the village festival, "La Saint Laurent", named after the patron saint of the parish.

The Belle Dimanche is one of the oldest traditionnal Savoyard festival. It honours the shepherds and their animals, but also traditional craftsmanship, to the delight of all.

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.

Professional flea market on Wednesday July 17 in Abondance: antiques, books, postcards...

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

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

Two types of terrain and different distances for beginners or experienced cyclists, for an unforgettable day in an idyllic setting between lake and mountains in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.

This sporting event, friendly and supportive, is unique because the time limit is replaced by a team challenge! Courses for all levels: from 7 km to 30 km, with a novelty this year, an intermediate challenge of 10 km, joëlette course possible.

Artisan exhibition and demonstration in the village center.

A bit of relaxation and competition in a friendly, convivial atmosphere. Equipment provided. Registration on site.

Parents and children are invited to come to the church square for the traditional Farmer's Din, continued in the Châtelaine hall for a competition for the best Abondance cheese judged by the public, mini-farm, typical music…

Come and discover local products, delicacies and other delicacies on the weekly village market.

From the milking to the plate, what are the secrets of the transformation of milk into cheese? Become apprentice cheese makers during this workshop, and leave with your own cheese... to taste! For children aged 6 to 12 years old.

This year, the Savoie Cheese Road celebrates its 20th anniversary! As a partner site, the Maison du Fromage Abondance is offering a wide range of events based around the 8 PDO-IGP cheeses of Savoie during the European Heritage Days.

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.

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.

Stroll through the decorated chalets of the Christmas market in Abondance. Discover the magical world of Christmas and discover the artisans, Christmas decorations and local specialities of the Vallée d'Abondance. Chritsmas Father will come and visit us!!

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

The people of Abondance are in shock! A precious symbol of their heritage has just been stolen. Your mission: to find this symbolic document by travelling around Abondance and stop the wretched thieves. Are you up to the challenge?

Fireworks and torchlight walk with ESF instructors. Wine and hot chocolate offered at all.

Pass'Portes Kids for the young riders supervised by French mountainbike instructors!

Come and enjoy our food market every Sunday where you can meet our local exhibitors and producers. Something to enjoy and have a good time!

Join us this weekend for the Salon International de la Race et du Fromage Abondance and the Foire d'Automne: Abondance PDO cow and cheese competition. Musical entertainment, numerous exhibitors. New: battle of the Herens cow queens.

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!

One-hour hike accompanied by the shepherd from the Féto farm, followed by a typical meal with farm products in an alpine chalet. Return accompanied by torchlight.

A meditative tour combining landscape reading and the Champeillant chapel with gentle exercise and yoga. Breathe, meditate and learn more about your territory.

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.

Official ceremony. US and German military vehicles. Exhibitors of equipment and books. Refreshments and food, musical entertainment: AllRythmics Orchestra.

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

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

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.

See you in the village center! Concert by l'Harmonie d'Abondance followed by fireworks. Program to follow.

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!

Local market with artisans, producers and designers. Take advantage, and let yourself be tempted by these home-made, local products. Refreshments, entertainment and fast food 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...

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 Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!

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.

The area around the church comes to life every Tuesday and Friday morning with the market bursting with local produce. Try Savoyard cheese (Tomme, Abondance, Reblochon...) salted meats and fish caught in the lake, and many craft stands.

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

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.

Initiate yourself to yoga and meditation at the Abbey of Abondance, a place steeped in history.

Discover a selection of craft beers from Brasserie 744! Share a moment of conviviality around their tasting and exchange lots of advice with the brewery's sales manager, present for the occasion.

Discover new recipes based on PDO-IGP cheeses from Savoie with Anne-Claude, dietician-spicer, and have fun with the wooden games of the past. An afternoon under the sign of greed!

Every Wednesday afternoon, come to Abondance Abbey for a breath of fresh air, and enjoy the many games available in the garden.

Let yourself be surprised by the wine and cheese pairings, a pleasant way to immerse yourself in the Savoyard terroir.

Every Wednesday at the Châtel market you will find fruits and vegetables, cheeses from local producers, fish, a rotisserie, flowers, clothes, souvenirs...

Since 1994, the Amundi Evian Championship has brought together the greatest legends of women’s golf in the unique setting of the Evian Resort.

With Pascale from the MANED association, build pretty bird feeders from driftwood or recycled materials. Organized as part of the Pavillon Bleu label.

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

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.

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

This Saturday, July 27: strolling through the village. GUINGUETTE entertainment on Saturday at 7 p.m. with fast food - Bar/. Sunday morning market strolling.

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.

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

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.

A genuine gastronomic feast showcasing products from the Chablais region in France, Switzerland and the two Savoies, with special guest chef Danny Khezzar, 2023 finalist in the famous TOP CHEF TV show broadcast on M6.

Enjoy a 100% Marc LAVOINE concert by Nicolas REYNO at 7pm, followed by a 100% Tina TUNER concert by KESSI. Bar and catering on site. Price: €15 for 1 concert - €20 for 2 concerts.

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.

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.

In an 18th-century farmhouse, come and discover an amazing collection of antique skis.

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.

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

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.).

A short stroll along the resort's paths (your four-legged friends are welcome).

Test your senses with the food truck of the Savoy Cheese Route and have fun with the wooden games of the past. A gourmet afternoon under the sign of Savoy cheeses!

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5pm: Arrival of Santa Claus and photo session. 5:30pm: Torchlight march by French Ski School instructors. Mulled wine and chocolate provided by Abondance d'Evénements. Meet under the wooden hall in the village center.

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

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

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

Enjoy all the subtleties of Abondance cheese during the Journées du Patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins. Sweet and savoury combinations, jams, spices and cheese: all your senses will be awakened!