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Gîtes d'exception en Ardennes Belges

🌟1. Durbuy – Old Town & Medieval Alleys

📍Durbuy centre (10–15 minutes)
Durbuy, nicknamed the smallest town in the world, is a must-see during your stay. Set off on foot through its cobbled streets, discover its small craft shops (jams, local beers, chocolate shops) and admire the typical limestone architecture.

✔️ To see / to do

  • Place aux Foires: lively heart with terraces.
  • Durbuy Castle (exterior only).
  • "Les Vieilles Pierres" walk, a marked route through the historic alleys.
  • The banks of the Ourthe for a romantic stroll.

⏳ Time on site: ➡️ 1h30 to 3h, depending on visits & shopping.

    🌳 2. The Topiary Park - Durbuy

    📍 Rue Haie Himbe 1, Durbuy (10 min) 

    A unique place in Europe: more than 250 plant sculptures carved in boxwood. Stroll through a 1-hectare garden where animals, silhouettes and artistic shapes create a path full of surprises. 

    ✔️ Tips

    • Very photogenic, ideal with children.
    • Pushchair accessible.
    • Best in dry weather to fully enjoy the route. 

    ⏳ Visit: ➡️ 45 minutes to 1h15.

      🧗 3. Adventure Valley – Durbuy Adventure Park

      📍 Rue de Rome 1, Bomal-sur-Ourthe (15 min) 

      Belgium's largest adventure park: treetop adventure course, giant zip lines, suspended nets, laser tag, escape games, via ferrata, BMX, children's park, kayaking… 

      ✔️ For whom?

      • Families
      • Groups
      • Thrill seekers
      • Bad weather → indoor activities too 


      ⏳ Expected duration: ➡️ 2h to full day.

        4. Hotton Caves – "La Colline aux Grottes"

        📍 Chemin du Spéléo Club 1, Hotton (10 min)

        Listed as a natural heritage site of Wallonia, these caves are renowned for their huge chambers, rare concretions and underground rivers. You descend up to 70 metres underground with a guide who perfectly explains the geological formation of the Famenne. 

        ✔️ Highlights

        • Large chambers "La Salle du DĂ´me" and "La Galerie du Chaos".
        • Impressive sound of the underground river.
        • Natural belvedere at the end of the visit. 

        ⏳ Guided tour: 

        ➡️ About 1h (regular groups). Perfect in bad weather.

          📍 Frequent departures from Hotton (10 min) 

          One of the most beautiful sections of the Ourthe. Ideal for a family descent, calm and accessible. 

          ✔️ Recommended routes:

          • Hotton → Barvaux: ±8 km
          • Noiseux → Hotton: ±5 km (very easy)
          • Hotton → Durbuy: ±11 km (longer)

          ✔️ Good to know:
          • Return shuttle included
          • Half-day departure
          • Beautiful alternation: nature, meadows, rocks, pebble beaches 

          ⏳ Duration: 

          ➡️ 1h30 to 3h depending on route.

            🏛️ 6. Marche-en-Famenne – Historic Centre & Pedestrian Area

            📍 Marche (15–20 min) 


            A charming, clean town completely redeveloped in recent years. The pedestrian streets, renovated squares and small shops offer a perfect setting for a pleasant stroll. 

            ✔️ To see:

            • Place aux Foires → terraces & restaurants
            • Rue du Commerce → local shopping
            • MusĂ©e Famenne & Art → modern route
            • Saint-Remacle Church
            • Parc des Carmes → relaxation & children's playground 

            ✔️ Tip:

            Ideal on a Friday or Saturday → market & local atmosphere. 

            ⏳ Time on site: 

            ➡️ 2–3 hours.

              🥾 7. Nature & Nearby Hiking

              Promenade de la Pierre Bleue – Somme-Leuze / Noiseux

              • Distance : 5–6 km

              • Niveau : facile Ă  moyen

              • Points forts : vues ouvertes sur la vallĂ©e, chemins forestiers, tranquillitĂ©.

              Promenade du Fond des Vaulx – Marche

              • Distance : 7 km

              • Points forts : grottes, falaises, vallĂ©e encaissĂ©e, paysages très variĂ©s.

              Promenade du Mont des Pins – Bomal

              • Distance : 5,2 km

              • Points forts : rĂ©serve naturelle, orchidĂ©es au printemps, vues superbes.

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