L'Abbaye

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Coordinates: 46°39′N, 06°19′E

L'Abbaye
Country Switzerland
Canton Vaud
District La Vallée
Coordinates 46°39′N, 06°19′E
Population 1,243  (2003)
  - Density 39 /km² (101 /sq.mi.)
Area 31.89 km² (12.3 sq mi)
Elevation 1,014 m (3,327 ft)
L'Abbaye
L'Abbaye
Postal code 1344 L'Abbaye
1346 Les Bioux
1342 Le Pont
SFOS number 5871
Surrounded by Le Chenit, Le Lieu, L'Isle, Mont-la-Ville, Montricher, Vallorbe, Vaulion
L'Abbaye (Switzerland)
L'Abbaye
L'Abbaye

L'Abbaye is a municipality in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located in the district of la Vallée. It takes its name from Lac de Joux Abbey, a Premonstratensian monastery.

It is located at the heart of the vallé de Joux in the Jura. It includes also the hamlets of Bioux and du Pont.