Villers-la-Ville: Between nature and heritage

French gourmet restaurant not far from Villers Abbey. With an exceptional view over the surrounding countryside, the setting reflects the cuisine: warm, authentic and traditional. In good weather, a terrace makes your meal even more enjoyable. Easy access for persons with reduced mobility. Large car park at the back.

Situé à droite du bâtiment d'entrée, c'est l'endroit idéal pour goûter les différentes bières de l’abbaye autour de tapas ou de plats à prix démocratiques.Les plats et desserts sont faits maison et les ingrédients sont en grande partie issus du circuit court.

Le Chalet de la Forêt, a stone’s throw from Villers-la-Ville Abbey, offers brasserie food and snacks. With a huge terrace and a kitchen open for lunch and dinner, this is an essential stop before or after visiting the abbey. This Villers-la-Ville institution was built in 1898 for the quarry workers and fully renovated in 2015.

Villers-la-Vigne is the vineyard of Villers-la-Ville abbey. Restored during the 1990s, it is formed by a plain and four south-facing terraces, nestled in the middle of a field surrounded by stone walls hundreds of years old. The Villers-la-Vigne® appellation comprises four products, all from different terroirs and made using different vinification techniques. Enjoy savouring the Villers-la-Vigne® white, Villers-la-Vigne® red, Mistelle de Villers-la-Vigne® white and Marc de Villers-la-Vigne® .

As well as its impressive Abbey, Villers-la-Ville and the surrounding area are packed with unique little places, romantic walks and hidden treasures.Don’t miss the chance to learn about them and leave with even more ideas and information after popping into the tourist office opposite the entrance to the Abbey.

Gîte nestled in the heart of the lush green countryside of Villers-la-Ville, a short walk from the splendid Cistercian abbey. A perfect place to stay for a couple or family (2 adults and 2 children). This chalet is the ideal setting for nature, sports and culture lovers.

Spend some romantic moments in the outbuildings of this château, in the middle of the woods. Come and admire the beauty of the hundred-year-old trees, which make this a magical place to take a break. A little corner of paradise in Walloon Brabant, in Villers-la-Ville, where you can also enjoy a sauna. This gîte is also ideally equipped for families: baby changing equipment, on-site babysitting possible, ping-pong, board games, books and comics,...

Exceptional listed Walloon heritage, the Villers-la-Ville Cistercian Abbey is remarkably preserved since the 12th century!Explore its reception-shop area with a wide choice of local products, its interpretive centre and its tour itinerary. Get a panoramic 180° view of all the Abbey.The 8 beautiful gardens in very different styles are also to be admired. The Physic Garden is filled with all sorts of plants used in everyday life in the Middle Ages while the Monks’ Garden and Pharmacy Garden present medicinal plants past and present. The Abbey Garden, the Garden of Scents with its Meditative Path, and the timeline of old garden rosebushes form the three ornamental gardens. Two fruit gardens complete this set, the conservation and experimental orchard and the port of Brussels orchard.With the family of friends, explore Villers-la-Ville Abbey, its architecture, its history, its gardens and its animals!

The restored microbrewery of the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville is installed in the former wash-house and honours this drink very much appreciated by the monks.New beers are being proposed as well as those brewed by the Confrérie des Hostieux Moines of the Abbey of Villers.