Through the pearl of the county

To understand the center of Rochefort, you must delve into the heart of the Famenne, and especially of the Calestienne, a long, narrow strip along the Ardennes, The Famenne is characterized by its gentle relief, a patchwork of forests, meadows, fields, and waterways, the result of an age-old influence of the human on the environment. This walk explores the city and follows two major traffic arteries and a lane that are also mentioned on the Ferraris map. The loop visits all the places with a story: from the Our Lady of the Visitation church via the Malle-Poste to the town hall, from the Place du Roi Albert I to the Square Crépin, from the Trou du Nou Maulin and the Lorettegrot to the Cabaret des Roches mural, from the former Carmelite monastery to the lower part of the castle that towers high on the rock above the city – which you can visit afterwards on appointment only – and finally from the Place La Fayette to the Allée des Tilleuls. Heritage and history may be the common thread during the walk,
but don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful forests and meadows around the
city. The countryside of the Famenne is sure to delight many a hiker!

You can also take the slightly longer route past the Trou du Nou Maulin and the Lorette Cave.