Abondance was founded in 1080; the current church was built in the late 13th century. Bulbed Savoy steeple. Trompe-l'oeil paintings. The abbey, which was founded in 1139, is famous for the 15th century wall paintings and frescoes on the wall of the cloister. Cloister. Cloister. Cloister. Cloister: door to the abbey church. Cloister: door to the abbey church. Chatel Labels