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Consecrated in 1046 by Wazon, bishop of Liège in the presence of Henry III, Emperor of the Holy Germanic Empire, the collegiate church is the jewel of Nivelles.

This imposing sanctuary is in Otto-Roman style and stands out because of its unusual layout, having two transepts and two Choirs.

The inside dimensions of the Collegiate church are impressive: the central Nave is 102 metres long, making it one of the longest in the world.

The west end (or west-bau ) consists of an apse, two chapel-galleries and a large high room called the salle impériale (Imperial room) and an octagonal belfry flanked by two towers.

You can also visit the crypt, the archaeological basement and the cloister. The south tower houses the statue of Jean de Nivelles, a little warrior 2.08 metres tall, made from copper.

Several town visits are possible : the old town, Dodaine park, the Museum, Simone Tower or other themed visits on request.

Opening times

Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 • Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 17.00 • Closed on 25/12 and 1/01.

Price

adults €6 • 60+, students: €5 • children (6-12) €2 • children (<6) free of charge

Guided tour

A guided tour in French is organised every day at 14.30 (including weekends, but not public holidays).

Tour length

1.5 hrs

Guided tour Guided tours in EN, FR, NL, DE (by reservation) • Guide €40 + €5/adult • Special half day package: welcome coffee, tour of the Collegiate Church or town and lunch in Nivelles • Special day package: welcome coffee, tour of the Collegiate Church, lunch in Nivelles and tour of the town or venue of your choice: Villers Abbey, Le Bois du Cazier (ancient mine), Royal Museum of Mariemont, Seneffe Castle, Rebecq (mill, beer museum and tourist train), Chapitre vineyard. Prices on request.

More information • Guided tours in Nivelles: the old town, Dodaine Park, the museum, Simone Tower, or other themed tours on request.

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