Friday 2 April 2021

Things to do; Abbaye de Villers

Abbaye de Villers; With the sun shining, this is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Everyone who visits the abbey ruins at Villers, south of Brussels, wonders how they could never have been before. 

We went on Good Friday and really enjoyed our afternoon there. The kids can run about and climb alittle, lots of places to explore! This can easily fill an afternoon. 
 
What’s left of the massive 12th-century abbey that was once home to monks of the Cistercian Order makes for one of the most beautiful sites in Belgium.
Normally buzzing with all kinds of events and activities, corona means your visit is focused on the abbey and its gardens – which is no bad thing.
 
Distance from SHAPE; 40 minutes by car
 
Carparking; Free
 
Cost; Adults - 9 Euro. Children over 6 - 4 euro. Children under 6 - Free
 
Opening Hours; Everyday from 10 am to 5 pm.
 
Address; Rue de l'Abbaye, 55, 1495 Villers-la-Ville (Brabant wallon)
 
 

Dogs; Yes on a lead

Toilets; Yes and open. Both at the start (where you pay) and in the grounds
 
Update 25/03/2021: The Abbey remains open everyday from 10 am to 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm). No reservation necessary.