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Orval Abbey

Florenvill, Belgium
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Florenvill
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Bucharest, Romania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Well, it is simple: the ruins are attractive, the beer is excellent, the cheese is tasty, the place is peaceful, the small museum showing how they make beer is instructive as well (considering that it is just an introductory lesson in beer-making). I would have like more details on site, and to have been there during the open-doors day (when... More

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Dinant, Belgium
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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The site is as impressive as the beer... Lose yourself around the ruins and learn more about Abbey-Beer... More

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Sofia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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It was very interesting place to visit. The ruins are really impressive and there are excellent explanations everywhere. You can find a nice museum in the monastery's cellar showing beautiful religious artifacts. The giftshop gives also a very good opportunity to buy some beer and cheese "from the source". More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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Very peaceful. Really impressive ruins, fascinating history. You can't visit the brewery but a nice presentation on the beer and process. But it really is the ruins of the cathredal that are worth visiting. More

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Geraardsbergen, Belgium
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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The beautifull abbey is tucked away in the south of the Ardennes, near the border of France. As soon as you arrive you will enjoy the beautiful nature and serene atmosphere of the surroundings. The abbey itself is closed for public (on request you can attend the religious services), however the ruins of the old abbey, the museum and part... More

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Charlotte, NC
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2010
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You can only enter the excellent gift shop, the ruins and the upper level of the church, but this place is worth going out of your way to see. Very, very beautiful! After you visit, stop across the road at the restaurant with patio for some Orval Trappist Beer, yum! More

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Saint-Mard Belgique
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012
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Verdun, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Rehon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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