A STROLL IN AUBEL
Take a long walk in the Vallée d’Aubel. Don’t haste, look around and you might find a secret garden hidden in an old deserted Abbaye. Push the massive carved door and silently walk into a heavenly place where nature has reclaimed its rights. Approach the altar. Do you see the two bottles glistening softly under lights célestes?
There are the Stassen Cidres d’Abbaye, perfected by generations of monks and generously left as a gift to callers.
LA VALLÉE D'AUBEL, THE SECRET OF GARDEN OF THE FAMILY STASSEN
Let us share a secret: nearby, hidden gardens reveal the magic of Joie de Vivre. If you're willing, we'll give you the key.
Nestled in the Belgian Ardennes' rolling hills, Vallée d’Aubel is a hidden gem where the Stassen family's orchards yield exceptionally crisp and abundant apples. For over four generations since 1895, Stassen cider artisans have perfected their craft, bottling their expertise in each Stassen cider. In Vallée d’Aubel's secret garden, time slows, the sun shines brighter, and wonder is ever-present.
THE STASSEN FAMILY TREE
This is a 120-year-old apple tree, with deep green foliage and gnarled trunk. Will you sit down and look at it?
Take your time, see the Joie de Vivre hiding in plain sight, be taken by these craftsmen passing on their passion to the next generation.