• 1146
    An abbey is founded in Villers

    In 1146, knight Gauthier de Marbais and his mother Judith invited monks from Clairvaux Abbey (France) to found a new abbey on their lands. A small group of 17 monks settled in Villers.

    Een abdij wordt gesticht in Villers
  • 1147
    Bernard de Clairvaux's visit

    The future Saint Bernard of Clairvaux visits the young community of Villers.

    Bezoek van Bernard de Clairvaux