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Things to see in Villers-devant-Orval (Belgium): 34 places and when to go
Villers-devant-Orval is a town in Belgium, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (24), Food and drink (6), History (3). The best known are Orval Abbey, Montquintin Castle and Brasserie Gengoulf. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belgium · 49.6209, 5.342
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (24) · Food and drink (6) · History (3) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- CRL Charleroi, 113 km as the crow flies
What to see in Villers-devant-Orval
The places in and around Villers-devant-Orval, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Orval AbbeyMonastery in Belgium2.3 km
- Montquintin CastleCastle in Wallonia13 km
- Brasserie GengoulfBrewery5 m
- Brasserie Artisanale de RullesBrewery19 km
- Orval BreweryBrewery located in the Trappist Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval2.1 km
- Brasserie des TréviresBrewery14 km
- Brasserie GigiBrewery6.0 km
- Brasserie MilleVertusBrewery14 km
- Chemin de Trèves, Villers-devant-Orval (B) - Mouzon (F)Hiking2.6 km
- église Saint-Barthélemy de WilliersChurch located in Ardennes, in France5.6 km
- Gaume Buisonnière, Orval à ChinyHiking8.6 km
- Gaume Buisonnière, Torgny à OrvalHiking7.3 km
- GR 129 Sud Liaison gare de FlorenvilleHiking9.3 km
- GR 16 Liaison gare de FlorenvilleHiking9.3 km
- GR 16 Liaison GRP 151Hiking15 km
- GR 16 Variante Les BullesHiking11 km
- GR 16 Variante Roche LenelHiking13 km
- GRP 151 Liaison GR 16Hiking15 km
- GRP162 Tour du Parc naturel de GaumeHiking9.1 km
- GRT-BVW 11 Chassepierre - TorgnyHiking2.7 km
- GRT SAT Liaison Gare FlorenvilleHiking9.3 km
- La Lorraine Gaumaise 2 - Entre la Gaume et l'ArdenneHiking14 km
- La Lorraine Gaumaise 3 - Au Coeur de la GaumeHiking6.6 km
- La Lorraine Gaumaise 6 - Par La LorraineHiking9.1 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: La Transgaumaise, Transgaumaise - Chassepierre à Jamoigne, Transgaumaise - Jamoigne à Virton, Transgaumaise - Mogues à Chassepierre, Transgaumaise - Montmédy à Mogues, Via Arduinna - Martué variant, Via Arduinna - Suxy to Le Quinze, Via Sancti Martini - Chemin de Trèves, Via Sancti Martini HW-50-03 Etalle - Villers-devant-Orval
- History: Musée de la Vie Paysanne
When to go to Villers-devant-Orval
The best time to visit Villers-devant-Orval is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:22
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:09
- JunBest time16:03
- JulBest time15:41
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:47
- DecPossible7:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.
When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Villers-devant-Orval
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL, Charleroi), 113 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bouillon23 places28 km
- Ébly22 places30 km
- Arlon51 places35 km
- Saint-Hubert29 places46 km
- Rienne11 places53 km
- Aye26 places68 km
And all of Belgium, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Villers-devant-Orval?
The best known: Orval Abbey, Montquintin Castle, Brasserie Gengoulf. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Villers-devant-Orval?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.
How do you get to Villers-devant-Orval?
The nearest main airport is Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL), 113 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Villers-devant-Orval as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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