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The Templar Commandery in Villers-le-Temple originated around 1260, when Knight Gérard de Villers acquired land here and built a walled complex with towers and a chapel. It served as a fortified agricultural and administrative center for the order in the Hesbaye region. After the dissolution of the Templar Order, the property passed into the hands of the Knights Hospitaller; today, all that remains are walls, a tower, and Gérard's tombstone in the church.

A magical and enchanting spot

Beautiful rock formation 👌

What a beautifully situated church this is: slightly higher than the beautiful village square, this church dates from the 12th century, inspired by the old priory of the 10th century Benedictine abbey of Cluny. Its octagonal typical tower refers very much to that priory. Be sure to visit this church. It's really worth it.

The community to which Gerard de Villers belonged is often referred to in a shortened form as the "Order of the Templars", but its full name is: "Poor Knighthood of Christ and the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem". He achieved sad notoriety when this order was dissolved by the French king and the pope in 1312 and many of its members met their violent end at the stake as alleged heretics. The main reason for the dissolution, however, was not the alleged human and religious misconduct of the members, but rather the legendary wealth of this order. King Philip IV of France primarily wanted to secure the treasures in order to supplement his coffers.

The church of Saint-Pierre de Villers is the former church of the Commandery of the Order of the Temple, founded in 1260

Lovely little village café in a very quiet area, ideal for taking a break.