Oignies Abbey, Augustinian monastery in Aiseau-Presles, Belgium
The stone buildings of Oignies Abbey stand along the Sambre River, surrounded by three hectares of gardens and landscaped grounds.
Four brothers from Walcourt founded this religious institution in 1187, with Gilles serving as the first prior for 41 consecutive years.
The monastery housed Hugo, a skilled metalworker who created manuscripts with silver covers depicting himself and Saint Nicolas around 1230.
The privately owned property now functions as an event venue, offering space for seminars, conventions, and wedding celebrations throughout the year.
A medieval statue of the Virgin Mary from this abbey currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Location: Aiseau-Presles
GPS coordinates: 50.42500,4.59972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
Amicale Solvay
9.4 km
Grotte de Spy
8.1 km
Acoz Castle
9 km
Église Sainte-Barbe
9.1 km
Farciennes Castle
3 km
Presles Castle
4.2 km
Terril des Viviers
7.7 km
Château Mondron
9.1 km
Église Saint-Victor de Fleurus
7.4 km
Hôtel de ville de Gilly
8.6 km
Saint-Feuillen Collegiate Church
7.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch, Châtelet
5.7 km
Tour romane de Pont-de-Loup
4.1 km
Sart-Eustache Castle
5.6 km
Château Pirmez
5.7 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Fátima de Pironchamps
5.4 km
Eglise Saint-Victor
3.6 km
Coron d'Appaumée
8.4 km
Château de Parentville
9.4 km
Chapelle du Calvaire de Montignies-sur-Sambre
8.8 km
Waterloo Gate
9.5 km
Châteaux d'eau de Montignies-sur-Sambre
9.6 km
Centre du Temps choisi
8.6 km
Tour Octavienne
9 km
Immeuble Dickmans
9.8 km
Belle-Motte French National Cemetery
2.4 km
Cemetery of the Executed in Tamines
1.3 km
Point d'observation
8.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes