Stavelot Essentials
Stavelot is defined by its dual identity as a historic monastic center and a premier motorsport hub. The town revolves around its 11th-century Abbey complex, which houses museums dedicated to the former ecclesiastical principality and the poet Guillaume Apollinaire. Nearby, the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit hosts major international racing events. Natural landmarks include the 15-meter Cascade de Coo and the surrounding Ardennes landscape, accessible via observation towers like Belvédère Thiry and the trackside Uniroyal Tower.
A Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, informally referred to as Spa, is a 7.004 km motor-racing circuit located in Francorchamps, Stavelot,…
Musée de la principauté de Stavelot-Malmedy
Located within the Abbey of Stavelot, this museum chronicles the history of the ecclesiastical principality that governed the region for more than 1,000 years.
Cascade de Coo
A 15-meter high waterfall on the Amblève river, making it one of the highest natural drops in Belgium.
Monastère Saint-Remacle de Wavreumont
A Benedictine monastery established in 1950, featuring modern architecture and serving as a center for monastic life and hospitality.
Musée Guillaume Apollinaire
The world's only museum dedicated to the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire, documenting his 1899 stay in Stavelot and his literary legacy.
Remains of 11th century Abbey
Archaeological excavations revealing the foundations of the original Romanesque abbey church, which was once one of the largest in the region.
Belvédère Thiry
A stone observation tower overlooking the Coo waterfall and the winding Amblève river valley.
Uniroyal Tower
A landmark observation tower situated at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, providing views of the racing track's high-speed sections.
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