The Abbeys
"Monastic ordersdeveloped since the Middle Ages, and were seen in the Ardenne Bleue with the construction of the Abbeys of Malmedy and Stavelot, whose possessions and domains extended well beyond the borders of our region.
"Today renovated and accessible to visitors, these religious monuments are also found in the Herve region, ... Lire la suite |
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| Stavelot Abbey
 "Foundedby St. Remacle in the 7th century, the venerable Abbey of Stavelot was completely renovated at the end of the last century.Today it is home to three museums as different as they are remarkable.A historical journey tracing the history of the abbeys in the Principality, a collection recalling the visit ... Lire la suite |
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| Abbey of Val Dieu
 "The abbey was built by the Cistercians in the early 13th century. During its turbulent history it succumbed to fire and destruction, and the building was finally reconstructed in 1625.
"After the dissolution of the monastic orders under the French (1796), the monks finally returned to Val-Dieu in 1844 and continued ... Lire la suite |
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| Malmedy Abbey
 "Alsofounded by St Remacle, Malmedy Abbey has long lived in the shadow of its neighbour at Stavelot. The rivalry between the two communities has beset their long history. And it continues today, albeit peacefully, between the inhabitants of the two Ardenne towns. Just listen to the speeches of the two ... Lire la suite |
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