The visit includes an audiovisual presentation of the history of the monastery and of the present-day life of the Community (approx.20 minutes), access to the ruins of the medieval abbey, the Museum housed in the foundations of the 18th century buildings, the pharmaceutical Museum and the medicinal herb-garden.

At certain times of the year, exhibitions are held in the principal hall of the medieval guest-lodge.

During July and August, there are guided tours every afternoon. In September, there are guided tours on Sunday afternoons. Guided tours begin with the audiovisual presentation and last approximately one hour. Times of visits :

• in French : 1.40pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm,4.30pm et 5.30pm.
• in Dutch : 2pm, 3pm, 4pm et 5pm..

At times other than those of the guided visits, specific groups (more than 20 participants) may, on written application, obtain a guided visit, provided that a guide is available at the requested times. Applications made by telephone must be confirmed in writing.

Requests for further information and application for guided visits may be addressed to the Brother in charge of this department.

• fax [32] 61.32.51.46
• ruines@orval.be

Opening hours (entry to the ruins and to the monastery shop) :

• Winter (Nov.to Feb.) :10.30am - 5.30pm
• Mid-season : 9.30am - 6.00pm
• Summer (June to Sept) : 9.30am - 6.30pm

Entrance charges :

• Adults : € 5,50
• Reduction senior, student : € 5,00
• Groups (20 people or more) : € 4,50
• Groups senior, student : €4,00
• Children (7 to 14 yrs) : € 3,00
  

• Abbaye d'Orval
  B-6823 Villers-devant-Orval
• Tel. Ruins : [32] 61.31.10.60
• Fax Ruins : [32] 61.32.51.46
• ruines@orval.be

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