Stavelot Abbey
Former abbey founded by Saint Remaclus in the 7th century, seat of the Principality of Stavelot‑Malmedy. The restored buildings house the Principality museum, the Spa‑Francorchamps circuit museum and the Guillaume Apollinaire museum.
Liège · Belgium
In the destination Liège and Spa.
In the photo: Abbey courtyard of Stavelot
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The city
Small town in the Ardennes, in the Amblève valley, that grew around a 7th-century monastery and was, for more than a thousand years, the seat of the Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy. The abbey houses three museums, including the Spa‑Francorchamps circuit museum, which lies within the municipality. It is the town of the Laetare and the Blancs Moussis.
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The local experience
Former abbey founded by Saint Remaclus in the 7th century, seat of the Principality of Stavelot‑Malmedy. The restored buildings house the Principality museum, the Spa‑Francorchamps circuit museum and the Guillaume Apollinaire museum.
Racing circuit in the hills of the Ardennes, in the municipality of Stavelot, host of the Belgian Grand Prix of Formula 1 and the 24 Hours of Spa. Outside race days there are guided behind‑the‑scenes tours.
Parish church of Stavelot, dating from the 18th century, which houses the reliquary of Saint Remaclus, a 13th‑century Mosan goldsmith work, and other pieces from the treasure of the former abbey.