School trip to Villers Abbey

About this school trip

Villers Abbey in Villers-la-Ville is a former Cistercian abbey with almost 900 years of history. Hidden in the woods south of Brussels, its ruins are among the finest architectural sites in Europe. Pupils wander through cloisters and halls and discover how the monks lived here: why the warming room was the only heated space, for example, and how the River Thyle running beneath the abbey was put to use.

The abbey is full of surprising stories: Victor Hugo drew inspiration from its prison cells, and in the nineteenth century a railway line was built straight through the ruins. Guided tours are available for groups, and the medieval herb garden is well worth a visit too. It makes the Middle Ages very real for pupils from upper primary right through to vocational students.

We are happy to take care of transport to Villers-la-Ville for you and your pupils. In our comfortable coach with an experienced driver, your class travels safely and in a relaxed way to this remarkable place.

Highlights

• Ruins of a medieval abbey
• Guided tours for groups
• Medieval herb garden

Included

• Return travel by coach
• Experienced driver

Not included

• Entrance tickets
• Food and drinks

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