Ardennes-Pass Guide : brand new

The Ardennes-Pass guide 2013-2014 has just been released, with an completely new look: a new format, even more touristic content and more than 120 partners across the Belgian Ardennes. The essential guide for successful holidays!

Meet our reporters

The Ardennes-Etape reporters travel through the Belgian Ardennes looking for the best and the finest and report back to you on the website.

Bastogne

The town of Bastogne is one of the most important places
for historic tourism in Belgium.

Ardennes-Etape thinks of wheelchair users

The Belgian Ardennes are accessible to everyone: young or old, adventurous or not so much, active or calm, families, groups of friends... The same goes for the disabled.

Holiday in the Ardennes with your dog

Holiday in the Belgian Ardennes with your dog, it’s absolutely possible. There are many activities, hikes and restaurants where your furry friend is more than welcome.

Banneux, world famous place of pilgrimage

Since the Virgin Mary in 1933 appeared to an 11-year-old girl the small village of Banneux in the Belgian province of Liège became the most important place of pilgrimage in the country, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Bouillon, nostalgic and dynamic

Looking for a holiday destination where both history and dynamism are ubiquitous. Bouillon is the place to be in the Belgian Ardennes.

Abbaye de Maredsous

Abbaye de Maredsous with Ardennes-Etape
The Maredsous Abbey was built at the end of the 19th century in the valley of the river Molignée in the Belgian Ardennes. It is a good departure point for many hikes through this beautiful region.
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Maredsous Abbey

The Maredsous Abbey is a superb Neo-Gothic building, founded in 1872 by the monks of the Benedictine order. The beautiful surrounding Molignée-valley makes for an inviting hiking location.

The monks of the Maredsous Abbey give everyone a warm welcome and explain their way of life and their spirituality. They are a link between tradition and the modern world. Take advantage of the peaceful environment to recharge your batteries, tour the abbey, enjoy a family day out or try the abbey's gastronomic specialties: beer and cheese.

Complete your stay in the Belgian Ardennes and book a holiday cottage with Ardennes-Etape to explore the Maredsous Abbey and its surrounding area to the fullest.

Something to eat

Try the Maredsous beer accompanied by delicious hunks of bread and Maredsous cheese. You can try meals prepared using local products on the terrace, close to the play area (group bookings possible).

Audiovisual

A 20-minute film in French and Dutch is shown (free of charge) on request. It shows and explains the monks' life and the history of Maredsous and Saint Benedict.

 

Copyright pictures: Abbaye de Maredsous

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