Brogne Abbey

Mettet, Belgium

Brogne Abbey was founded in 919 AD. It was destroyed in the Wars of Religion in 1525 and closed in 1795. The church and cloister are demolished, but other buildings still remain. Brewing on this site was first documented in 986. Today it produces Brogne Blonde beer.

Address

Rue du Stampia 4, Mettet, Belgium

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Details

Founded: 919 AD
Category: Religious sites in Belgium

More Information

www.abbayedebrogne.be
www.brogne.be

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marc Dhondt (10 months ago)
Out of service... Abandoned

Olga Medvedeva (4 years ago)
It is closed

Pascale Lef (4 years ago)
Very beautiful place, quite calm and natural. Good beers on tap, or in a bottle. Small brewery with welcoming staff who invest in their abbey ?? I'm talking about the brewery and its infrastructure.

Verelst Luc (5 years ago)
Wait a long time before you are served.

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