ABBEY OF VILLERS-LA-VILLE

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© OPT / J.L. Flemal

Address:

Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville asbl
Rue de l'Abbaye 55
1495 VILLERS-LA-VILLE
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Tel.:+32 (0) 71 88 09 80

Fax:+32 (0) 71 87 84 40

The Cistercian Abbey of Villers-la-Ville, which is now in ruins, was founded in 1146 under the impetus of Saint Bernard. This is one of the historical and sightseeing highlights of Wallonia. The building itself is a perfect example of Cistercian architecture. It has all the unadorned simplicity and the standard layout of the monasteries of that particular order. The abbey has a long history. Eight centuries have marked this monument whose main interest lies no doubt in the diversity of architectural styles which are difficult to find in such perfect harmony in the same place. The complex was usually built in the Romanesque style (in particular, a few buildings such as the hôtellerie and the mill), while the other buildings were fashioned in all the splendour of the Gothic style.

Comment:

Tape guide available in FR, NL, EN and DE (charge of € 2,-).

Closed 24/12, 25/12, 31/12, 1/1.
Visits outside regular opening periods: by appointment. Guided visits by appointment for groups of 15 to 30 persons and on request for groups of less than 15 persons.
Tel. information: +32 (0)71/88 09 80.
High season (1 April to 31 October).
Rooms can be rented for receptions, banquets, prestigious events,...

Event calendar can be consulted on the site of the Abbey.
Access: Motorway E411 (exit 9), N25 dir. Nivelles (exit Villers-la-Ville) - Motorway E19 (exit 19), Ring of Nivelles R24, N25 (exit Villers-la-Ville) / Train: line n°140 Ottignies-Charleroi, Villers-la-Ville station.

Extra information:

Children (< 6 hears), disabled people, teachers, Amis de l'Abbaye (friends of the abbey) = admission free.
Theme visits for schools as from the 3rd grade.
Discovery day in Walloon Brabant for groups (min. 25 pers.) This formula includes a guided visit to the abbey, a meal and the visit to an other partner site.

New: Me, Radulphe... Discovery trail for families: booklet for sale at the abbey of Villers for a family trail in open air: € 1,-.

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