Once upon a time…
A beer that stands the test of time
The Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dame du Val-Dieu was founded in 1216 by monks from Hocht, near Maastricht.
Legend has it that the desolate valley was so hostile that the local population nicknamed it ‘Devil’s Valley’. The monks settled there and renamed it ‘God’s Valley’, which later gave the Abbey the name ‘Val-Dieu’.
Val-Dieu Abbey is the only Belgian abbey to have survived the French Revolution. The Christian community of Val-Dieu still occupies the site and is affiliated with the Cistercian Order.
Discover everything about the Val-Dieu Abbey Brewery
Tradition, craftsmanship & passion
History
A beer that stands the test of time
Our beers
Tradition with a modern twist
Guided tours
Discover the brewery & its secrets
Nos bières
La tradition au goût du jour
Experience Val-Dieu
Explore eight centuries of history
Come and discover the brewing, bottling and warm room refermentation processes within our walls. All of these facilities have been equipped with the latest technology since 2021.
This state-of-the-art equipment improves the quality of our beers and enables us to make the most of our brewers’ expertise.

Tour of the abbey
We invite you to discover this rare and authentic gem during a guided tour with family or friends.


Combined tour of the abbey and brewery
With a tasting of two beers or apple juice and cheese from the abbey










