Boneffe Abbey

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Boneffe Abbey was, from the early 13th century until the end of the 18th century, a Cistercian monastery on the banks of the Mehaigne in what is now the municipality of Éghezée, Wallonia in Belgium. The abbot's residence, first built in the early 16th century and repaired in the 17th and 18th centuries, is now a listed building that is currently in use as a farmhouse. ()

Local name: Abbaye de Boneffe Established: 1222 (802 years ago)Coordinates: 50°37'28"N, 4°57'32"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Fernelmont Castle, Château Rose, Museum of Lithographed Tin Cans, Grottes de Folx-les-Caves.

5.5 miS
Forts and castles
Fernelmont Castle
141 min walk • Fernelmont Castle is a fortified farmhouse or château-ferme in Noville-les-Bois in the municipality of Fernelmont, Wallonia, Belgium.
5.1 miN
Forts and castles
Château Rose
129 min walk • Château Rose is a château in Orp-le-Petit in the municipality of Orp-Jauche, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, Belgium.
5.9 miNE
Museum
Museum of Lithographed Tin Cans
150 min walk • The Museum of Lithographed Tin Cans is a museum in Grand-Hallet in the Hannuit area in Belgium. De tin cans dating from 1868 to date were collected since 1988 by Yvette Dardenne, who is the owner of the museum.
3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Grottes de Folx-les-Caves
78 min walk • The caves of Folx-les-Caves are underground cavities located in Folx-les-Caves, on the territory of the municipality of Orp-Jauche in Walloon Brabant, Walloon region, Belgium. It is not really a natural cave, but an underground quarry dug by man.
5.6 miN
Church
Église Saint-Martin et Sainte-Adèle
144 min walk • The Sainte-Adèle-et-Saint-Martin church is a Romanesque church located in Orp-le-Grand, section of the commune of Orp-Jauche in Walloon Brabant.
6 miNW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
Abbaye de la Ramée, Jodoigne
153 min walk • The abbey of La Ramée, founded around 1215 by Heluide, abbess of Nivelles, was located in Jauchelette, Belgium, in Walloon Brabant, at a loop of the Grande Gette. The convent was initially under the religious authority of the abbey ...
6.2 miNE
City
Hannut
159 min walk • One of the main attractions in Hannut is the beautiful Saint-Christophe Church, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that dates back to the 12th century. Visitors can marvel at the intricate stained glass windows and ornate decorations while learning about the...
2.9 miSW
Locality
Éghezée
73 min walk • One of the highlights of Éghezée is the beautiful Château de Franc-Waret, a stunning castle that dates back to the 18th century. Visitors can explore the castle's elegant interior and wander through its well-manicured gardens, providing a glimpse into the region's...
4 miN
Locality
Orp-Jauche
103 min walk • One of the highlights of Orp-Jauche is the stunning Château d'Orp, a 12th-century castle that boasts a rich history and breathtaking architecture. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, admire the beautifully preserved interiors, and learn about the fascinating...