Orval Abbey and museums entrance tickets

Orval 1, 6823 Florenville, Belgium, Bouillon, Belgium
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Overview
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What To Expect

Founded in 1070, the Orval Abbey is a gem of religious history and architecture.Follow an interpretation circuit of the archeological site that will help you get a better understanding of the different monastic facilities, or take part in guided tours (only in French and Dutch, see below for availability). Along the way, discover the pharmaceutical Museum and its the medicinal herbs garden and the Cistercian scriptorium, where you'll discover the history of the monastery and the life of the monastic community today through video animations. Visit the monastic Museum housed in the foundations of the 18th century buildings, where animated models will give you a comprehensive overview of the architecture of the abbey over the centuries.Don't forget to stop by the gift shop, where you'll be able to purchase local trappist beer and cheese - including cheese made with beer! - among various souvenirs and a bookshop stocked with religious books and novelties.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please arrive at the abbey's ticket office no later than 1.5 hours before closing time
  • The site is wheelchair accessible
  • Guided tours in French and Dutch are available every afternoon in July and August, as well as on Sunday afternoons in September
  • These 40-minute guided tours are included in the price and are offered to those who wish to follow them, departing from the foot of the stairs of the Maison des Hôtes
  • Guided tours in French start at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm & 5:15pm
  • Guided tours in Dutch start 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4:00pm & 4:45pm
  • Wheelchair accessible
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What's included
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Guided tour in French or Dutch (Optional). Entrance fees
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What's not included
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Food and drinks
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Highlights

Visit a monastery founded in 1070. Visit its archeological site, museums and pretty medicinal garden. Get the opportunity to take home locally produced Trappist beer and cheeses

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Abbaye d'Orval