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Visit : Museum/Discover, Religious Heritage

Villers-la-Ville Abbey

Villers-la-Ville Abbey
© OPT / JL Flemal
  • Address:
    Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville asbl
    Rue de l'Abbaye 55
    1495 VILLERS-LA-VILLE
  • MAPS: Google Maps
  • Tel.: +32 (0) 71 88 09 80
  • Fax: +32 (0) 71 87 84 40
  • Email : info@villers.be
Villers-la-Ville Abbey
© OPT / Kouprianoff
Villers-la-Ville Abbey
© OPT / JL Flemal
Villers-la-Ville Abbey
© OPT / Chantal Gras

Discover the comic strip "L'Abbaye de Villers" from the series "Les voyages de Jhen" exclusively available at the reception of the Abbey. You can see some fifteen models taken from the book on the site.

Take a walk in an architectural site located in a green setting and witness an exceptional heritage. Discover how monks lived in the Abbey between the 12th and 18th century. The visit will unveil parts of their everyday life punctuated with prayer and work.
Take part in the many events that bring the ruins back to life!

PARKING FOR COACHES CAR PARK RESTAURANT DOGS ALLOWED CAFETERIA GREEN AREA DOCUMENTATION CENTRE/LIBRARY STORE SENIOR CITIZENS' PASS ACCESSIBLE BY TRAIN EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT RENTAL FOR COCKTAIL/RECEPTION

Opening periods:
  • from Tuesday 1 November 2011 to Saturday 31 March 2012 (except on: Tuesday)
    • Monday : 10:00-17:00
    • Wednesday-Sunday : 10:00-17:00

Comment:

Yearly closure: 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January
High season: 1 April to 31 October included)
Please note: in case of heavy winds (from 80 km/h) the site may be temporarily closed to the public

Visits for groups (minimum 15 persons): only by reservation (min. 2 weeks in advance), Monday through Sunday. Average duration visit: 1.5 hours
Individual visits: map/guide available in 10 languages, tape guide, discovery trail for families

Extra information:

Free entrance for children under 6, disabled persons, teachers, friends of the Abbey and Villers citizens

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