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Floreffe Abbey

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These are the remains of Floreffe, the first abbey founded by Norbert and Hugh after Premontre.  Despite it being a "former" location, it remains one of the most beautiful abbey sites.

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The interior of the Abbey Church looking toward altar and choir.

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This is the beautifully preserved choir area at Floreffe.

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This is the Provostry building.

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Dormitory buidling and exterior wall.

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Interior garden area.

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A view of the Abbey Church.

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Floreffe Abbey is now one of Belgium's premier Diocesan Seminaries. 
 
 
 
 
 
Premonstratensian choir stalls.
Original cloister columns.
 
Abbey gardens.
View from the Abbey grounds.
Museum