Abbaye d'Aywiers, Cistercian abbey in Couture-Saint-Germain, Belgium
The Abbaye d'Aywiers spans over nine hectares of parkland, featuring remnants of original boundary walls and architectural elements from the 18th century.
Founded in 1215 by Benedictine nuns from Awirs, the abbey expanded across 2,000 hectares along the Lasne valley before its closure during the French Revolution.
Saint Lutgarde of Tongres, a medieval mystic, established her presence at the abbey where she lived until her death in 1246.
The abbey grounds open to visitors twice annually during the Plants and Gardens Festival, offering access to portions of this protected Walloon heritage site.
The former abbatial palace transformed into a chateau maintains several Renaissance-style pavilions and distinctive gates, including the Saint Lutgarde portal.
Location: Couture-Saint-Germain
Inception: 1796
GPS coordinates: 50.66924,4.46961
Latest update: May 30, 2025 06:31
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