AU VIEUX DURBUY & SANGLIER DES ARDENNES
Two Romantic Hotels in the Belgium’s “Prettiest Town”
The
origins of Durbuy (pronounced duer-bwee) are not really known, though
most of the villages and towns along the Ourthe River in the hilly woodlands
of the
Ardennes
date back to the Middle Ages. The first mention of Durbuy and its chateau
come from the 11th Century. In the 12th and 13th centuries Durbuy was
among the lands of the Counts of Luxembourg, who included the town with
its river crossing into a defensive system that included La Roche (see Castle
La Roche en Ardennes) the “Terre de Durbuy” and
Bastogne (see Bastogne
WWII Touring). Although the town lost its gates
and ramparts in the 18th Century and
the Château shed its defensive towers and walls, Durbuy is now
recognized for its period atmosphere, retaining its original layout and
buildings from the 1600s making it very popular destination for tourists.
Au Vieux Durbuy Hotel
This home built in 1800 in the heart of the old town of Durbuy
is located along a pedestrian street in the center of the atmospheric
village. Since its renovation in 1998, this charming little hotel offers
12 rooms with walls of half-timber construction featuring the aged original
patina and wooden parquet flooring. The two salons, on the ground floor,
as well as the covered terrace, offer the relaxed vantage of people watching
and conducive to relaxation and leisure. The original woodwork and the
typical Belgian architecture of the building, the regional stonework,
antique furnishing, all contribute to a romantic stay in Durbuy.
Offered as a packages after arrival, for just a little extra, you’re
greeted with the personal touches of flowers, champagne, a fruit hamper,
and gifts from the boutique. All rooms provide a warm and traditional
atmosphere, heightened by modern comfort, equipped with bath room with
bath tub, some with additional shower, mini-bar and television. Au Vieux
Durbuy
Hotel Sanglier des Ardennes
Overlooking
the pretty little town of Durbuy , standing above the Ourthe River bend,
the Hotel Sanglier des Ardennes offers one
of
the
most beautiful
hotel settings in Belgium. The restaurant terrace on the side of the
hotel offers a view of the river with its unique topiary park and chef
Fréderic Caerdinael's delicious cuisine in the restaurant. A new,
fully-heated modern terrace, the gives the façade of the historic
hotel a more contemporary appearance. Located on the side of the hotel
with a view of the river
Ourthe, the
terrace of the gourmet cuisine restaurant offers an opportunity to
savour the flavors of Belgium. Entirely renovated 2005, the hotel has
two junior suites, two family suites, and 17 rooms. Sanglier
Des Ardennes
Stays at the Vieux des Durbuy or Sanglier des Ardennes can be combined with gourmet gastronomic dining packages or golf packages. The Golf Course of Durbuy forms part of the Blue Green association with 18 other courses in France. And the Five Nations Golf Club, with its complexity and magnificent views of the Ardennes woods designed by Gary Player is located in nearby Méan. © Bargain Travel Europe
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SEE ALSO:
BOUILLON
ON THE SEMOIS - GODFEY'S
CASTLE
BATTLE
OF THE ARDENNES MUSEUM
FLANDERS
FIELDS - WWI MUSEUMS AND CEMETERIES
