Not only do they (arguably) have the best Trappist beer in the world, but the abbey of Orval was founded by a group of Calabrian monks later incorporated into the Ordre de Sion by Godefroi de Bouillion. Eat that, Dan Brown freaks…

The abbey is an exceptional day out in the Belgian Ardennes. Pack a picnic basket, buy some beer and cheese, and enjoy the lovely countryside.