Gembloux Abbey
The abbey was founded in the 10th century by Saint-Guibert, and enjoyed a golden age in the 11th century with the much-traveled monk Sigebert (his statue stands in the middle of Place Saint-Guibert). Like the town, the monastic buildings were ravaged by fire in 1678, then rebuilt by the architect Laurent-Benoît Dewez in the late 18th century.
After the monks had been expelled and the Abbey had been occupied by a succession of tenants, the government decided to found an Agronomic Institute in Gembloux to combat the recurring famines of the 19th century. Since then, all the Abbey's former premises have been occupied by the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech Faculty.
Our next visits :
28/07, 11/08, 17/08
The audio-guided story
#4 - Benedictine Abbey
Many thanks for this superb tour of the abbey and... the surprise.
To do, ladies and gentlemen.
An extraordinary visit with Amandine and eight other people with French friends from the south. Everything was sublime and fabulous! Merciii Amandine
A super-informative visit expertly led by our guide, the sprightly and smiling Amandine!
The 90-minute visit went by like a flash, it was so interesting! I learned so much and now feel more like a Gembloutoise!
Thank you so much for the great tour, the great guide, and for the birthday wishes.
Thank you Amandine! For this visit to Gembloux Abbey.
Book your visit to Gembloux Abbey
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Practical information
Want to know more about its history? Free downtown discovery booklets are available from the Office.
Gembloux Abbey contact details
Rue Sigebert 1 - 5030 Gembloux
Tour duration: 1h30
Bookable all year round for groups of 10 or more: €5/person, €1 for children under 12.
3 days of visits are open with registration in July and August: 28/07, 11/08, 17/08
5€/person, 1€ for children under 12
