Every first Monday of the month, the monks of the Abbey open their doors for a guided visit of the church and the crypt. The visit is starting just after the daily mass at 10am, during which you will have the opportunity to listen to the magnificent Gregorian chants sung by the monks.
We advise you to go to the mass and wait for the monk-guide at the end of the mass (around 11am). The visit lasts on average one hour.
Next date 2025: 07.07 - 04.08 - 01.09 - 06.10 - 03.11 - 01.12
Free
Reservations are required via or +352 92 00 72.
Every first Monday of the month from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Discover a gem of Clervaux’s religious heritage during a guided tour of the Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto, led by Marie-Justine, a specialist in religious heritage. This tour takes you deep into the spiritual and architectural history of this iconic site, perched high above Clervaux.
Held every first Monday of the month from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, the visit is a perfect complement to the morning tour of the Church of the Abbey of Saint Maurice. It’s an ideal opportunity for lovers of religious heritage to spend a full day discovering the spiritual treasures of Clervaux.
Next visits: Monday, July 7, Monday, August 4, Monday, September 1, Monday, October 6, Monday, November 3, Monday, December 1.
Information and registration:
Free guided tour
Tourist Center Clervaux
+352 92 00 72
The tour starts at the Tourist Center Clervaux. Along the way, you’ll learn more about the nearby religious buildings and their ties to the town’s history, the Saint Hubert rock, the hermitage, and the links between the de Lannoy family and Clervaux.
Private guided tours of the chapel are available all year round upon request at the Tourist Center.
Context
On the morning of May 10, 1940, German troops crossed Luxembourg's borders. The occupation began with the aim of integrating the population into the Reich. The country came under direct German administration, and Clervaux was no exception.
State structures were dismantled, the use of French was banned, and Nazi propaganda commenced. The population was divided between resistance, passive compliance, forced enlistment, or submission.
This dark period ended first on September 10, 1944, with liberation by the American army. However, in December 1944, the Reich launched a final offensive, known as the "Von Rundstedt Offensive" or the "Battle of the Bulge".
Organized Tours
In this context, Tom Scholtes, in collaboration with the Tourist Center Clervaux and CEBA (Circle of Studies on the Battle of the Bulge), organizes private tours of the commune of Clervaux.
Available Tours:
Clervaux during the occupation and historical anecdotes: A walking tour of Clervaux that provides context on the German occupation and poignant stories. Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours.
Memorial sites in the Our valley by minivan: Tom Scholtes takes you from Clervaux to various memorial sites in the Our valley, including bunkers, "Fox Holes," and viewpoints of battlefields. Duration: 4 to 5 hours. Option to organize a meal. Maximum 8 people. Price for the minivan: €80.00.
Private tours tracing your ancestors: Tom Scholtes will research the personal history of an ancestor prior to your visit, leading to a tailored tour. These require advance planning and may incur additional costs for official documents.
Interested in a Tour?
Please contact us via email with all relevant information, group size, and preferred dates. We will then reach out to Mr. Scholtes.
Email:
Phone: +352 92 00 72
A glimpse at the town and photography - guided tour
During this guided tour, you will discover the town of Clervaux, its sacred and feudal heritage, its history, as well as the current photographic exhibitions in open space of Clervaux - cité de l'image.
Duration: 1 hour / min. 4 people / on request / walking tour
max. 30 persons per guided tour
Contact & booking: /
Thanks to your smartphone and the "Lauschtour" application, this is now possible!
The tour starts in the old town, leads along a hiking trail to the Loreto Chapel and then on to the church and castle. You will be guided digitally through the city. Once downloaded, no internet connection is required.
Two routes: 30 min / 1km or 60 min / 2.5km
