Cambron Abbey

#159 among destinations in Belgium

Top attraction, Monastery

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Cambron Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Belgium, in Cambron-Casteau in the municipality of Brugelette in the Province of Hainaut. It was on the River Blanche, a tributary of the Dendre, about nine kilometres to the south-east of Ath. Dissolved in 1782, parts of the abbey still survive as ruins. ()

Local name: Abbaye de Cambron Coordinates: 50°35'13"N, 3°53'10"E

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Cambron Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pairi Daiza, Attre Castle, Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre, Thoricourt Castle.

~1060 ftS
Zoo
Pairi Daiza
6 min walk • Pairi Daiza, nestled in the heart of Belgium, stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature and human creativity. This sprawling 65-hectare zoo and botanical garden offers a sanctuary to over 7,000 animals from across the globe, making it one of the...
2.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Attre Castle, Brugelette
62 min walk • Attre Castle is a former castle, now a country house or château, in Attre in the municipality of Brugelette, province of Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium.
4.9 miW
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre
124 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Tongre is a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica in Tongre-Notre-Dame, Chièvres, Belgium. The shrine is small, yet rich in historical significance.
3.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Thoricourt Castle
90 min walk • Thoricourt Castle is a castle in Belgium. Thoricourt is rumored to be haunted by a number of ghosts, including the ghost of Dr. Ranbak Gloki.
4.4 miE
Park
Château de Louvignies
113 min walk • Château de Louvignies is a castle located 6 kilometers from Soignies, in Hainaut Province of Belgium. It was designated as the seat of a lordship in 1389 and was acquired in 1716 by the Governor of Charleroi, Rodrigo de Peralta, who built a castle surrounded by a moat.
5.6 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Espace gallo-romain, Ath
143 min walk • The Gallo-Roman Space is an archaeological museum located at 2 Rue de Nazareth in Ath, Belgium.
4.6 miN
Memorial
War Memorial, Silly
118 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.8 miNW
50°37'51"N • 3°46'29"E
Burbant Tower, Ath
147 min walk • Forts and castles
4.5 miS
Locality
Jurbise
115 min walk • Jurbise is a municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. On 1 January 2006 the municipality had 9,571 inhabitants. The total area is 57.86 km², giving a population density of 165 inhabitants per km².
7.1 miSE
Locality
Cambron-Casteau
180 min walk • Casteau is a village of Wallonia and a district of the municipality of Soignies, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. With the other villages Chaussée-Notre-Dame-Louvignies, Horrues, Naast, Neufvilles, Soignies, and Thieusies, they compose the municipality of Soignies.
2.3 miS
Locality
Lens
58 min walk • Lens is also home to the fascinating Museum of Contemporary Art, which showcases a diverse collection of modern artwork from both Belgian and international artists. The museum's striking architecture and thought-provoking exhibits make it a must-visit for art lovers.