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The Ourthe at La Roche
approx. 200 m
The Ourthe flows around the town below the castle ridge; riverside walks start in the centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne.
Castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne: a castle for 19 guests in the Ardennes
La Roche-en-Ardenne sits in a loop of the Ourthe, beneath the ruins of its medieval castle. This listing offers a different kind of castle stay: an elegant castle-style house for up to 19 guests, with a tower, a fireplace, a grill and a full kitchen. It is on foot about ten minutes from the old fortress, and pets are allowed.
At a glance
- Location
- La Roche-en-Ardenne, province of Luxembourg (Wallonia), in the Belgian Ardennes on the Ourthe
- Accommodation
- Castle-style house for 19 guests, with a tower, offered as a holiday let by a professional host; the building's name is not given
- Highlights
- Fireplace, grill, 3 bathrooms, large kitchen with separate dining area, smart TV, fast Wi-Fi, pets allowed
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 5 pm · check-out at 10 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed · non-smoking · 10 minutes' walk to the castle ruins
Staying in the castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne
The listing is titled as an elegant castle for 19 guests. Photos show a large multi-storey house with a striking tower, surrounded by dense woodland, and a gravel path running beside a stone wall towards a building in traditional style. It is let as a whole property rather than as hotel rooms.
Inside, the listing mentions three bathrooms with showers and hairdryers, a smart TV with cable and satellite channels, a dining table and a separate dining area, and a fireplace. The kitchen has a hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, pots, crockery and cutlery, and spices, with a tumble dryer for laundry. A grill is available for outdoor cooking, and Wi-Fi in the rooms is faster than 100 Mbit/s.
The house is managed as a commercial holiday let, and the listing does not name the building. This page therefore describes it as offered: a castle-style house in the centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne.
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The history of La Roche-en-Ardenne, the castle town
- c. 844 – Adelard, Count of La Roche, builds the first castle on the rock above the Ourthe.
- 14th century – John the Blind, Count of Luxembourg, lets townspeople protect the town with a wall and towers.
- c. 1600 – Saint Margaret's Chapel is built on the hillside by the provost of La Roche.
- 1681–1688 – Louis XIV occupies the site and has the castle strengthened by a follower of Vauban.
- 1721 – Lightning sets the castle on fire; it is later dismantled under Joseph II of Austria.
- 1866 – A cholera epidemic between July and October causes 124 deaths in the town.
- 1940 – German reconnaissance troops take La Roche on 11 May.
- December 1944 – The Allied bombing of the Battle of the Bulge kills 114 people and strikes the castle.
The listed castle itself has no known history in the sources used: the listing gives no name or date, so this page recounts the story of the town and its famous ruined fortress, ten minutes' walk away. The photo shows the town seen from the castle ramparts.
The fortress stands on a ridge that dominates a loop of the Ourthe, on a site occupied since the Neolithic; the Romans later built a fortified camp there.
Facilities and services at the castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026).
Living
- Fireplace
- Smart TV with cable and satellite channels
- Dining table and separate dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Wi-Fi in all rooms, faster than 100 Mbit/s
Kitchen and bathrooms
- Kitchen with hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher
- Cookware, crockery, cutlery and spices
- Three bathrooms with showers
- Hairdryer
Outdoors and rules
- Grill
- Pets are allowed
- Non-smoking
- Check-in from 5 pm, check-out at 10 am
Where the castle is: in the centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne
La Roche-en-Ardenne is a small town in the province of Luxembourg, bordered by the Ourthe and well known for the ruins of the feudal castle that overlook it. The listing says the old fortress, which it calls the Feudalburg, and the Battle of the Bulge Museum are about ten minutes away on foot.
Restaurants are close: Le Quai Son is a 4-minute walk, La Stradella 5 minutes and Restaurant Floreal 15 minutes, according to the listing. Marche-en-Famenne station is about 20 minutes by car, and Liège airport about 96 minutes.
Expedia also lists the Chlorophylle forest park, the Bois d'Odeigne, the Musée des Mégalithes and the Robert Lenoir Arboretum among nearby sights; the Durbuy Christmas market is named as an event.
Distances (as the crow flies from the castle)
| La Roche-en-Ardenne town centre | approx. 100 m |
| La Roche-en-Ardenne Castle | approx. 200 m |
| Saint Margaret's Chapel | approx. 500 m |
| Cielle hamlet | approx. 1.5 km |
| Houffalize | approx. 16 km |
| Marche-en-Famenne | approx. 17 km |
| Durbuy | approx. 21 km |
| Bastogne | approx. 22 km |
Straight-line distances from the listing's coordinates; walking and driving times come from Expedia.
Things to see around the castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne
La Roche-en-Ardenne Castle
approx. 200 m
Castle ruins on a rocky ridge above a bend of the Ourthe, on a site used since prehistory. Struck by lightning in 1721 and bombed in December 1944.
Saint Margaret's Chapel
approx. 500 m
A protected chapel of whitewashed slate stone, built around 1600 on a wooded slope at 260 m. A path to the town viewpoint passes beside it.
Houffalize
approx. 16 km
A town in the province of Luxembourg, at the heart of a very large, thinly populated Ardennes municipality of about 167 km².
Durbuy
approx. 21 km
A historic town built in a bend of the Ourthe and former seat of a county, often promoted as the smallest town in the world.
Bastogne
approx. 22 km
A town in the Belgian Ardennes best known for the 1944 siege in the Battle of the Bulge, with the Mardasson Memorial opened in 1950.
Tours & activities near Castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
Bastogne Battle of the Bulge from Brussels (semi-private)
09:OOam Meet your driver-guide at your hotel (or nearby location). From Brussels drive over the Meuse river in Namur. Arrive in Bastogne. Snack lunch …
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The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in La Roche-en-Ardenne
'The Hunt La Roche-en-Ardenne' is the latest craze in the heart of La Roche-en-Ardenne. It's a perfect activity for those who thrive on strategy and …
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WWII Bastogne and Ardennes Private Day Tour from Brussels
Experience Belgium in a truly exclusive way with a fully private, tailor-made journey designed for comfort and elegance. Travel in a premium vehicle …
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The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Bastogne
Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? 'The Hunt' is an absolute sensation in the center of Bastogne. For those who love strategy and action, this …
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Remembrance Tour: The Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes
The year of 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most pivotal moments in World War II, with over 140,000 lives lost …
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Private Beer Bike Tour in Rochefort in the Belgian Ardennes
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From Brussels: Patton & Battle of the Bulge Tour (LUX+BE)
Follow in the footsteps of George S. Patton and relive the dramatic events of the Battle of the Bulge on a fully private day tour from Brussels* …
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WWII Battle of the Bulge Private Tour from Brussels
Travel back in time on a powerful journey through the most important World War II sites of the Ardennes Offensive. This tour is fully customizable to …
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Who is the castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne for?
Large groups and families
Room for 19 guests with three bathrooms and a big kitchen makes it suited to family reunions or friends travelling together.
Travellers with dogs
Unlike many castle stays, pets are allowed, and forest paths are close by.
History lovers
The ruined castle and the Battle of the Bulge Museum are ten minutes away on foot.
Winter breaks
A fireplace and a smart TV make for cosy evenings, and Durbuy's Christmas market is in reach.
Good to know before booking the castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne
- Check-in is from 5 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
- Pets are allowed; the property is non-smoking.
- It is a holiday let run by a professional host for up to 19 guests, with no hotel service on site.
- Self-catering: there is a full kitchen, and restaurants are 4 to 15 minutes' walk away.
- The listing has an events section, so ask the host about parties and groups before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay in a castle in La Roche-en-Ardenne?
Yes. Expedia lists an elegant castle-style house for 19 guests in La Roche-en-Ardenne, with a tower, fireplace and grill.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, according to the listing, pets are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 5 pm and check-out is at 10 am.
How many people can stay?
The listing is titled for 19 guests, with three bathrooms.
How far is the old castle?
The ruins of the feudal castle are about ten minutes' walk away, according to Expedia.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes, with a hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware and a separate dining area.
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