Val-Dieu Abbey

The Cistercian Abbey of Notre Dame du Val-Dieu was founded in 1216 by monks from Hocht, near Maastricht. According to legend, the uninhabited valley in which they settled was so hostile that the local population called it the Devil's Valley. The monks renamed it the Valley of God, or Val-Dieu in French. The abbey also adopted this name. The monastery, which developed in the Middle Ages, had its golden years in the 18th century. Val-Dieu was the only Belgian abbey to survive the French Revolution. In March 2001, the last three monks moved to another Cistercian abbey. Nowadays, the Christian Community of Val-Dieu operates here, associated with the Cistercian order. On the abbey grounds there is the Val Dieu brewery, a cheese factory, and a cider factory.      

The beer, cheese and cider produced here attract crowds of tourists to the abbey. The beautiful light show that takes place every year also has its fans. During this magnificent illumination, images appear on the abbey walls, showcasing the eight-hundred-year history of this place. After the show, you can purchase beer and products made at the abbey.   

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Address:

Val-Dieu, 227 
4880 Aubel Belgium

Mystery De La Crypte Show:

  July 29-August 28 
​Time-22.00