The Area

Rochehaut & wider Bouillon region

Perched high above the Semois valley, Rochehaut is a small Ardennes village with big views. Stone houses, quiet lanes and a laid-back atmosphere give it that timeless village feel, while the surrounding hills and forests make it a perfect base for exploring the region. Just below the village lies Frahan, tucked into a sweeping bend of the river, one of the most beautiful views in the Ardennes.

Rochehaut village from the sky

Nearby activities

There’s plenty to see and do around Rochehaut, from exploring the Ardennes to discovering local sights, walks and activities. None of these are required, and they’re not included in the convention price; they’re simply options within easy reach that we recommend checking out during your stay.

We’ll also be organising a few of these activities as a group. If you’d like to join us, keep an eye on the schedule on the Events page for the activities we’ll be heading out for together.

Pick what takes your fancy, or simply stay at the house and enjoy the weekend at your own pace.

  • Rochehaut Beer

    Rochehaut Brewery

    In the village

    Rochehaut’s own beers are best enjoyed slowly, whether alongside a meal or simply on their own. The brewery’s restaurant serves hearty grills and other dishes, with fresh beer flowing straight from the vats to the taps.

    A pretty short journey from brewery to glass, and a good excuse to try a local brew while you’re here.

  • Wildlife Park Deer

    Wildlife park

    In the village

    The wildlife park, located at the entrance to Rochehaut village, is home to some 40 species, including farm animals, forest game and more unusual, exotic specimens.

  • Rochehaut Train

    Little Train

    In the village

    The two small trains have three carriages in total, with comfortable seating. In winter, the glass windows are re-fitted to the carriages of one of the trains to shelter you from the elements.

  • Agricultural Museum

    Agricultural Museum

    In the village

    The agricultural museum is not just about farming but about all the VILLAGE TRADES. It is also home to a wonderful collection of old tools from rural Ardennes, possibly the only collection of its kind in Europe. Behind the scenes, an IMPRESSIVE MECHANISM operates several old farming machines. A sight not to be missed!

Photographs of the village and the valley by Rochehaut Attractions (CC BY-SA 3.0), rochehaut-attractions (CC BY-SA 3.0), via <0>Wikimedia Commons</0>, resized and re-encoded for this page. Everything indoors is the venue's own.

Nearby Hikes & Attractions

The Ardennes around Rochehaut are full of trails, viewpoints and little places worth exploring. From an easy stroll through the valley to a longer hike with a view, there’s plenty nearby for those who fancy stretching their legs.

We’ll organise a few group outings, so check the Events page for the schedule if you’d like to join us. Of course, there’s no pressure to go anywhere.

  • The Semois looping almost the whole way around the hamlet of Frahan, seen from Rochehaut in low winter light

    The Frahan panorama

    In the village

    The belvedere on the road out of the village, looking down on a hamlet the river almost encircles. A path drops to it and crosses on a footbridge.

  • The Semois valley and the village of Frahan seen from the ridge

    Balade du Vertige

    Starts at the church

    The route is six kilometres from the church, following paths and ladders bolted into the rock. The tourist office grades it difficult and reckons three hours, with 310 m of climbing.

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    The village itself

    All in the village

    The village has a microbrewery, a museum of the region’s farming past, and a wildlife park with forty species across forty hectares, which can be toured by little train.

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    Tombeau du Géant

    A short drive

    A wooded spur at Botassart that the Semois wraps almost the whole way round a classified natural-heritage site. There is a free car park at the viewpoint.

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    The GR16 along the river

    Passes through

    The long-distance path that follows the Semois for some 209 km runs straight through. The Promenade de Laviot is about 4.5 km of it, down to the water and back.

  • tobaccoBarn

    Tobacco country

    Frahan on foot

    This valley grew tobacco for a century, and the timber drying sheds still stand around Frahan. Corbion, next door, keeps a small museum of the trade.

  • bouillonCastle

    Château de Bouillon

    A short drive

    Godefroid de Bouillon’s fortress, on the rock above its own loop of the Semois, with a keep and a run of underground passages to walk through.

Photographs of the village and the valley by Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (CC BY 3.0), via <0>Wikimedia Commons</0>, resized and re-encoded for this page. Everything indoors is the venue's own.

Getting there

Les Maisons des Balcons
Rue de la Cense 49
6830 Rochehaut sur Semois
Belgium
Brussels
2h
Luxembourg
1h30
Libramont station
30min
Gedinne station
20min
Paliseul station
15min

Free parking can be found in front of the venue, with more along the main road. Public transport is limited in the village, so we recommend asking other attendees for a lift from a nearby train station.

Open directions
The Semois valley seen from the ridge above Frahan

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12 - 15 MAR 2027

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