St Peter's Abbey is a real heritage gem located in the Arts Quarter and is one of the historic buildings managed by Historische Huizen Gent. It provides space for exhibitions, conferences, meetings and other events.

  • 190 PAX
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Daylight
  • Heritage location
  • Central location

St Peter's Abbey is a unique venue, steeped in centuries of history. The different halls therefore offer the perfect setting for any occasion, ranging from smaller meetings to medium-sized conferences. 

Characterful halls

Each hall has its own particular charm. The spacious Chapter House stands out thanks to its pointed windows, which lend style to your lecture or conference. The Cellarium, by contrast, creates an intimate atmosphere during your dinner party, while the cloister gives your banquet or reception that little bit extra. Do you need meeting or break-out rooms? There are plenty to choose from in this beautiful abbey. A nice bonus: weather permitting, you can use the abbey garden or courtyard. 

The strengths of St Peter's Abbey as a conference venue

St Peter's Abbey is part of the Flanders Heritage Venues network. This network consists of unforgettable, high-quality venues for international conferences in Flanders. The centuries-old architecture, Gothic ceilings and wonderful courtyard turn the abbey into an enchanting setting for any conference or other event.  

In addition, the majestic façades of the abbey also hide a wonderful garden. This green oasis consists of a herb garden, an orchard, a vineyard and a large lawn. On the patio, various kinds of concepts can be implemented. Food trucks or an idyllic nomad tent, for instance, are perfectly in place here. Of course, the garden is also perfectly suited as a haven of peace and quiet where you can have lunch or relax after a conference. 

Located on Sint-Pietersplein square, the site is easily accessible. It is just a stone's throw away from the historical centre and Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station, with good connections to public transport. In addition, there are sufficient parking facilities close by. Or what about arriving by boat? 

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Meeting rooms
Name Theatre
Classroom
Cabaret
U-shape
Boardroom
Reception
Banquet
Walking dinner
Surface area
Height
Daylight
Kapittelzaal
Surface area : 250m² Has daylight
Type
PAX
180 180 180 180 250m² yes
Refter
Surface area : 390m²
Type
PAX
190 390m²
Kelder onder de Refter
Surface area : 300m²
Type
PAX
131 300m²
Bibliotheekzolder
Surface area : 131m²
Type
PAX
131 131m²
Monnikenzolder
Surface area : 131m²
Type
PAX
131m²
Pandgang
Has daylight
Type
PAX
200 200 yes
Cellarium
Has daylight
Type
PAX
80 130 130 yes
Warmkamer
Type
PAX
35
Vrouwenmantel
Has daylight
Type
PAX
35 yes
Lavendel
Has daylight
Type
PAX
20 yes
Rozemarijn
Has daylight
Type
PAX
20 yes
Tussen Hemel en Aarde
Type
PAX
60 60

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