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Abbey of Val-Dieu

Description

Founded in 1216 by Cistercian monks, Notre-Dame du Val-Dieu Abbey is a remarkable group of buildings steeped in history and spirituality, set in a natural environment. Now home to the Val-Dieu Christian Community, it offers visitors a peaceful setting with its park, basilica and signposted walks.

The cloister and brewery can only be visited by appointment with a guide. All Val-Dieu beers brewed at the abbey can be tasted at the Casse-Croûte or taken away at the abbey shop. 

The Courtyard and the Church are always open.

Description

Founded in 1216 by Cistercian monks, Notre-Dame du Val-Dieu Abbey is a remarkable group of buildings steeped in history and spirituality, set in a natural environment. Now home to the Val-Dieu Christian Community, it offers visitors a peaceful setting with its park, basilica and signposted walks.

The cloister and brewery can only be visited by appointment with a guide. All Val-Dieu beers brewed at the abbey can be tasted at the Casse-Croûte or taken away at the abbey shop. 

The Courtyard and the Church are always open.

Extra infos

  • Groups welcome
  • Minimum number of people 15
  • French
  • People with limited mobility

Linked offers

Contact

Abbey of Val-Dieu

  • Val Dieu, 227
  • 4880 Aubel
  • Belgique
  • 50.69848
  • 5.80428

Language(s)

  • French

Booking

Visit

  • Guided tours for individuals (on request)
  • Additional information

    Discover of the Abbey (duration : 1 hour)

    - Guided tour in French for individuals every saturday at 13.30.

    - During belgian holydays, everyday at 14.00 (exept saturday at 13.30)

    Combination Abbey + Brewery (duration 2h15)

  • Guided tours for groups (on request)
  • Additional information

    All the year, from monday to saturday, guided tours for groups are discovering the Abbey and its history.

    Every day guided tours are organized for groups through the brewery of the Abbey.

    Several formulas are proposed :

    - Visit of the Abbey (duration: 1 hour)

    - Visit of the Abbey and the Brewery + beer tasting (duration: 2h15)

    Attention! Visits are only with an appointment!

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

Equipments & services

  • Shop
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking
  • Coach park

Themes

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  • Built heritage
  • Religious building
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