Stavelot Abbey

In the heart of the Ardennes, Stavelot Abbey reveals over thirteen centuries of history in a magnificently restored heritage setting. Between cloisters, vaulted cellars and gardens, experience a cultural escape where the past, the arts and emotions meet.

Dive into the heart of museums: a living experience

Explore three complementary worlds under one roof:

• The Museum of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy Secrets of a thousand-year-old principality, models, objects and personal accounts.

• The Spa-Francorchamps Circuit Museum A mythical circuit: racing cars, archives and sensations.

• The Guillaume Apollinaire Museum poetry, the avant-garde and literary modernity.

Audioguides, temporary exhibitions and interactive features make the visit accessible and captivating for everyone.

Workshops and experiments: history at your fingertips

Take part in themed guided tours (cloister, crypts, heritage), creative workshops (calligraphy, illumination, travel journals) or a family discovery trail featuring puzzles. For groups (10 people or more), bespoke programmes combining culture, team-building and socialising.

Celebrate your events in an exceptional setting

Organise meetings, receptions or product launches in historic venues with a unique character: exposed stonework, vaulted ceilings and natural light. Meticulous set-up, event design on request and technical partners to ensure an unforgettable experience.

A gourmet break in the heart of the abbey

Round off your visit with a taste of the local specialities: platters of Ardennes cheeses and charcuterie, homemade soups, local pastries, a selection of craft beers and hot drinks. Booking recommended for groups.

Visits and discoveries at the abbey

Tours for everyone
Self-guided tour with audioguide, school tours, or guided tours Each formula reveals the great hours of the abbey and its region.

Museums & exhibitions: a living
heritage Permanent collections, archives, artworks and temporary exhibitions all come together to tell the story of Stavelot’s history, sport, literature and way of life.

The Stavelot experience

A heritage
experience. More than just a visit, the abbey offers a sensory journey: cobbled streets, vaulted ceilings and gardens whisper tales of days gone by, whilst the museums engage with the present day.

Activities for everyone
– whether with family, friends, on a school trip or at a conference, there’s something for everyone: museums, workshops, adventure trails, gardens and a stroll through the historic centre of Stavelot.

Let yourself be charmed by this highlight of the Ardennes" cultural heritage. With cultural discoveries, fun activities and culinary delights, every moment becomes a treasured memory. Book your visit at https://abbayedestavelot.be/ and experience history… in the flesh.