Exceptional heritage of Wallonia : timelapse of the Orval abbey near Florenville in the Gaume region, the southernmost part of Belgium
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The abbey is renowned for its history and for the spiritual life of the monks but also for the production of a typical cheese and Orval Trappist beer, in the adjoining brewery.
The first settlement of monks in this region dates back to the 11th century, legend has it the brewing of Trappist beer commenced right at the start of the settlement. The official brewery as it stands today stems from 1931. As is the case with all Belgian Trappist beers, Orval is brewed within the walls of the monastery. This particular brew bears the name of the abbey and is sold successfully worldwide.
In Belgium, every city has its own local beer. Florenville can be very proud since it hosts the world famous abbey beer of Orval. Furthermore, they also produce a delicious cheese from local milk. Two ‘Gaumaise’ regional products to taste during your visit to our region. You can also visit the abbey. In addition to an expo on the brewing process, monastic life and a museum with various works of art, you can also visit the ruins of the former abbey and the gardens.
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