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Vignoble des Ruines de l'Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville

Since 1990, the Confrérie du Vignoble de l'Abbaye de Villers-la-Ville has been rehabilitating the small vineyard in the abbot's garden, which had been left fallow. The entire vineyard covers some twenty ares spread over 5 levels.

This information sheet includes only the audit of the first plateau of vines and the entrance to the winery.

A guided tour of the vineyard and its cellar is followed by a wine-tasting session throughout the year. This tour can be combined with access to the Ruines de l'Abbaye (the 'Centre du visiteur' and the 'Ruines de l'Abbaye' have also been audited and certified by Access-i). 

Visits on request on the website or scheduled 1x/month with the Abbey. Duration : 1h30 -2h

Tours available in French, Dutch, English and German.

Strong points

  • In an exceptional setting, the staff are keen to share their knowledge and work.
  • Tasting to discover the products of the vineyard.

Points of attention

  • No staff training to date, but staff aware.
  • Only audit of the 1st vineyard plateau and the entrance to the cellar.
  • Visits booked in advance via the website so that visitors do not have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Strong points

  • 1st level of the vineyard accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Access to the vineyard is close to a reserved parking area. The road climbs approximately 8%.
  • The entrance is via a ramp secured by 2 double handrails.
  • 2 rows of vines are accessible on the same level via a stable walkway 152cm wide.
  • An accessible picnic area is being prepared : the area has been defined but there are no suitable tables yet.
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website to avoid having to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • Access road slopes up to 8%.
  • The reserved site is not level and has an 8% slope.
  • No path or pedestrian crossing between the vineyard and the winery.
  • Clear passage from the entrance to the winery reduced to 82cm.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception : long journey, but mobile payment system, sufficient clear space, ticket office at the right height.
  • No toilets in the vineyard, but adapted toilets at the Abbey : easy to find, with washbasin and free passage. But the toilets are poorly equipped and help is needed to open the door.

Strong points

  • The 1st level of the vineyard is accessible to people with walking difficulties.
  • Access to the vineyard is close to a reserved parking area. The road climbs approximately 8%. The entrance is via a ramp secured by 2 double handrails or via a staircase secured by a double handrail.
  • 2 rows of vines are accessible on the same level via a stable walkway 152cm wide.
  • In the winery : folding chairs available on request.
  • Book your visit in advance via the website so that you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • Access road slopes up to 8%.
  • The reserved area is not level and has an 8% slope.
  • An accessible picnic area is being prepared : the area is defined but there are no suitable tables yet. Other tables are available on the grass and need to be stepped over. 
  • The entrance to the winery is reduced to 82cm.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception : seats are available near the reception, but the access path is long, with a slope and a ramp without handrails.
  • No sanitary facilities, but adapted sanitary facilities at the Abbey : grab rails, washbasin, adapted passageway.

Strong points

  • The 1st level of the vineyard is accessible to blind visitors. Access is secured by handrails (ramp and staircase).
  • Picnic tables are set out on the grass.
  • The tour is led by a guide. The tour is intuitive.
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website, so you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • There are no warning slabs at the top or bottom of the staircase leading to the 1st vineyard level, but the ramp is safe.
  • The pedestrian crossing of the access road is marked by flagstones, but there are no white stripes on the ground.
  • There is no information in relief.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception : reception not glazed, in the logical path.
  • No toilets, but toilets adapted to the Abbey.

Strong points

  • The 1st level of the vineyard is accessible to blind visitors. Access is secured by handrails (ramp and staircase).
  • Picnic tables are set out on the grass.
  • The tour is led by a guide. The tour is intuitive.
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website, so you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • There are no warning slabs at the top or bottom of the stairs leading to the 1st level of vines.
  • The pedestrian crossing of the access road is marked by flagstones, but there are no white stripes on the ground.
  • No information in relief.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception desk, it is on the logical path.
  • No toilets, but toilets adapted to the Abbey.

Strong points

  • Beach flag entrances to the vineyard and winery. An explanatory panel is located at the foot of the ramp/stairs leading to the vineyard.
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website, so you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • The tour is conducted with a guide, without sign language training and without visual aids.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception : open, well-lit reception, lip-reading facilities, contact by e-mail and prices displayed.
  • No toilets, but toilets adapted to the Abbey.

Strong points

  • Beach flag entrances to the vineyard and winery. An explanatory panel is located at the foot of the ramp/stairs leading to the vineyard.
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website, so you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office.

Points of attention

  • The tour is conducted with a guide, without sign language training and without visual aids.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception : open, well-lit reception, lip-reading facilities, contact by e-mail and prices displayed.
  • No toilets, but toilets adapted to the Abbey.

Strong points

  • Beach flag entrances to the vineyard and winery. An explanatory panel is placed at the foot of the ramp/staircase leading to the vineyard. 
  • Access is secured by handrails (ramp and staircase).
  • Tours can be booked in advance via the website, so that you don't have to go to the Abbey ticket office or have cash on hand.

Points of attention

  • The tour is led by a guide, who is not trained to welcome people with disabilities and has no visual or teaching aids.
  • If you need to go to the Abbey reception desk : quiet, easy to find, cash payment possible.
  • No toilets, but toilets adapted to the Abbey.
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