| Durbuy ((wa)Derbu) | |
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| the Ourthe and the castle | |
| Information | |
| Country | .svg/20px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Regions | Wallonia Luxembourg Province |
| Watercourse | Ourthe, Aisne, Neblon |
| Area | 156,61 km² |
| Population | 11 526 hab. () |
| Density | 73,6 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Durbuy : Durbuysien Barvaux-sur-Ourthe : Barvautois Bomal : Bomalois (e) |
| Postal code | 6940, 6941, 5481 |
| Telephone prefix | 32 86 |
| Location | |
 50 ° 21 ′ 47 ″ N 5 ° 29 ′ 12 ″ E | |
| Official site | |
| Touristic site | |
Durbuy is a municipality and a city of Wallonia in Belgium located in the Luxembourg province. Considered to be “the smallest city in the world”, tourism has an important place there.
Understand
Durbuy is located in the far north of the province and adjoins the provinces of Namur and of Cork. It is one of the eight municipalities that make up the Geopark Famenne-Ardenne classified by UNESCO as "Global Geopark" since 2018.
Tourist information
Durbuy confided, with four other municipalities famennoises, the promotion of its tourism to a ASBL headquartered in Barvaux. The municipality also has a tourist office located in one of the buildings of the municipal administration in Barvaux as well as tourist offices located in Barvaux, Bomal and Durbuy.
- 1 Pays d'Ourthe et Aisne Grand'Rue 16, 6940 Barvaux,
32 86 213500, e-mail : [email protected] 
open every day. – 
(2 steps at the entrance but a reserved parking space). - 2 Communal tourist office Grand'Rue 24, 6940 Barvaux, 32 86 219868, e-mail : [email protected] –
- 3 Royal tourist office of Barvaux Parc Juliénas 1, 6940 Barvaux, 32 86 211165, e-mail : [email protected] –
- 4 Royal tourist office of Bomal Place du Beaujolais 1, 6941 Bomal, 32 86 212484, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Fri. : 8 h 30 - 12 h and13 h - 17 h, sat.- Sun. : 10 h - 14 h. –
- 5 Royal Syndicat d'Initiative de Durbuy Place aux Foires 25, 6940 Durbuy, 32 86 212428, e-mail : [email protected] Mon.- Fri. : 9 h - 12 h 30 and13 h - 17 h, sat.- Sun. : 10 h - 18 h. –
open every day
Weather
Toponymy
The origin of the name "Durbuy »Could come from the Celtic compound duro-bodion which means "the dwelling near the fortress".
« Tohogne », Which at VIIe century, is the primitive parish while the lords reside in Durbuy, finds its origin in the Latin name Theodonia meaning "dwelling of Theodon".
« Bomal », According to linguists, would come either from baut-mala, "Court of warriors", either of bodumala, "The hill of crows". Thus, we find: Boomela (1104), Bomella (1109), Bumalia (1252), Boumalle (1253) and, in Walloon, Boumål.
Story
For nearly a century, it was the seat of the county of Durbuy before it was incorporated into the county of Luxembourg in XIIe century
Bibliography
- Fernand Pirotte, The land of Durbuy in the 17th and 18th centuries: institutions, economy and people (history, society), Louvain, Belgian Center for Rural History, coll. "Publication" (noto 35), , 238 p.(OCLC905670636)
To go
By train
The town of Durbuy is crossed by line 43 of the SNCB connecting Cork To Marloie and has two stops:
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The frequency of trains on the line is one train per hour in each direction.
By public transport
- Bus
noto 10/2 between Remouchamps and Barvaux with stops in Tohogne, Warre and Durbuy. This is the price "Horizon Which is applicable. - Bus noto 465 between The Reid and Barvaux with stops in Bomal. This is the price "Horizon Which is applicable.
By car
- Coming from the highwayE25(or North or South) : take the exit 48 (Werbaumont)
Hamoir (National road NOT66), then, at the crossroads of My, turn left on the route de la Famenne (NOT86) Durbuy - From Marche-en-Famenne : follow the national road NOT86
- From Huy : follow the national road NOT66 until Hamoir, then turn right onto NOT623 then, directly, to the left the NOT831 Durbuy
Circulate
By bus
The 
have put into service a bus line called "Proxibus de Burbuy" which only serves, in a loop and only on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, only stops located in the town and whose terminus is located at the Barvaux station. This is the price "Next Which is applicable.
By car
By bike
Walk
To see
Barvaux and Bomal
- 1 Roche aux Corneilles Liège street
- 2 Bomal castle rue d'Izier, Bomal
- 3 Calvary rock Champoutre –
- 4 Mont des pins nature reserve Mont-des-Pins – Perfect example of pastoralized calcicole meadow favorable to the presence of orchids.
- 5 Glawan rocks RAVeL W7
Durbuy
- 6 City of Durbuy
- 7 Topiary Park Haie Himbe Street 1, 32 86 219075, e-mail : [email protected]
adult : 4,5 €, senior: 4 €, child <12 years old: 1 €, child <6 years old: free. – This space of 10 000 m2 is the largest park of topiaries de Belgique presents more than 250 bushes sculpted in the shape of animals, characters or various objects. Cafeteria. Ample free parking. - 8 St. Nicholas Church rue des Récollets – Begun in 1630 and consecrated in 1643, the current Saint-Nicolas de Durbuy church was originally the church of the Récollets convent in Durbuy, founded in 1629 by Laurent le Jeune, canon then dean of the collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Maastricht. The Récollets convent was abolished in 1796, the church became a parish in 1810 and took the title of Saint-Nicolas. With nearly 40 meters long, the Récollets church was the largest place of worship in the land of Durbuy until the end of the XVIIIe century. It houses the baptismal font from XVIe century and adjoins the former Récollets convent.
- 9 Durbuy Castle rue du Comte Théodule d'Ursel – Rebuilt in 1731 on the ruins of the old castle, the current building is the result of a reconstruction in XVIIIe century and then a major restoration carried out in 1880-1882 by the Countess of Ursel.
- 10 Wheat hall (Spanish house) rue du Comte Théodule d'Ursel –
(1976) Mentioned in 1380, the hall dates in its current state from XVIe century (circa 1530-1540). Among a homogeneous and picturesque set of old houses, the hall stands out for its half-timbered gable. It testifies to the prosperity of Durbuy at that time, thanks to the development of metallurgy. Both a covered market and a magistrate's house, it fulfilled the role of "communal house": the High Court, the feudal court and the court of echevinage of Durbuy met there. The current building (listed on 23/11/1976) is superbly restored and hosts cultural exhibitions. - 11 Beguines staircase (departure from the anticline car park) accessible at all times. free. –
175 staircase steps carved out of the rock by the Recollectine sisters at the XVIIe century. The path that continues up the stairs leads to the panorama of the anticline - 12 Anticlinal rock free. –
- 7 Topiary Park Haie Himbe Street 1,
- 13 Belvedere of the ridges rue des Cretes –
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(1976) Mentioned in 1380, the hall dates in its current state from 
175 staircase steps carved out of the rock by the Recollectine sisters at the 
Heyd, Wéris and Oppagne
- 14 Village of Wéris –
Wéris is included on the list of most beautiful villages in Wallonia.- 15 Sainte-Walburge Church rue des Dolmens free. – (go through the park of the Place de la Pierre, the entrance is on the left of the sanctuary). This three-aisled church with a basilica plan is remarkable for its size. Built with very local materials: sandstone, limestone and pudding, it is also the result of a complex evolution. On elements dating back to the Romanesque period of XIe and XIIe centuries - including the massive tower, the central nave and the choir - the construction was brought up to date in the XVIIe and XVIIIe centuries then strongly restored in the "archaeological" taste at the beginning of the XXe century.
- 16 Megalith Museum place A. Soreil 7, 32 86 210219 adult : 2 €. –
free. Museum dedicated to Neolithic farmers-herders, builders of dolmens and menhirs, it presents the way in which these monuments were erected and the funeral customs that were linked to them. Guided tour for groups of at least 10 people by appointment. Cafeteria with large terrace.
- 15 Sainte-Walburge Church rue des Dolmens
- 17 Megaliths of the domain of Wéris – (1974)
- 18 Pierre Haina (in the wood of Wéris on the edge of the GR 57) accessible at all times. free. –
- 19 Devil's bed (in the wood of Wéris on the edge of the GR 57) accessible at all times. free. –
- 20 Megaliths of Oppagne – (1974) a little south-west (on the other side of rue Soussy), you can also see 21 three other menhirs
free. 
Grandhan and Petit-Han
- 22 Castle-farm rue du Château, Grandhan
- 23 St. George's Church rue du Château, Grandhan free. – (2 steps at the entrance to the cemetery).
- 24 Church of Sainte-Marguerite Grande-Enneille, Grande-Enneille free. – (13 steps at the entrance to the cemetery).
Borlon and Tohogne
- 25 Saint-Martin Church rue de la Cure, Tohogne free. – (by the cemetery, entrance on the right of the church). (2016, all the murals in the nave)
- 26 Notre-Dame Church thier de Viné, Borlon free. – (by the cemetery, entrance on the right of the choir).
- 27 Place Vendôme Verlaine-sur-Ourthe –
- 28 Jenneret Village Jenneret
Do
Walks
Walk
- Historical and gourmet guided tour of the old town of Durbuy Starting point : Royal tourist office, 32 86 212428 every Saturday between and the , departure at 10 h 30, duration: approximately 2 h. 7 €. – Guided tour with tasting of local products. Reservation required by phone.
- GR 57 (Ourthe trail) (tag
) free. – This long-distance hiking trail with a total length of 279 km connects Barchon (from the GR 5) to Gilsdorf to Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
On foot or by bike
- Durbuy loop starting point: Durbuy, opposite the Royal tourist office (Tag
) free. – Loop 4,5 km. Also accessible to prams and strollers. - The Rock Mill starting point : 1 Villers-sainte-Gertrude in front of the castle (Tag
) free. – (part in the undergrowth). Loop 4,5 km. - The stones of legends starting point: Wéris, opposite the megalith museum (Tag
) free. – (part in the undergrowth). Loop 6,4 km. - RAVel W7 (On the Ardennes road) (tag
) – Cyclo-pedestrian hike that connects Lanaye To Broth over a distance of 206 km. On the territory of Durbuy, this RAVeL runs along the Ourthe to Petit-Han before branching off in the direction of Biron (town ofÉrezée).
On horseback
- 2 The Durbuy farm Warre 72, 32 86 214444, e-mail : [email protected] open all year. 1 h35 €, 2 h50 €, daytime 105 €. – Horseback riding accompanied by a guide, for beginners or confirmed, by reservation, minimum 12 years old. Possible accommodation: 2 guest rooms (115 € breakfast included), 3 duplex suites (135 € breakfast included) and 1 gîte in a farmhouse (between 895 € and 1 800 € for a week depending on the season).
Activities for all
- 3 The labyrinth rue Haute Commène (be careful, access by rue Basse Commène is prohibited), 32 86 219042, e-mail : [email protected] from 1ersat. of Jul. to 1erSun. ofOct.Mon.- Sun. : 10 h - 19 h (last entry at 17 h); animation by actors: from 1ersat. of Jul. to Mon.- Sun. : 10 h 30 - 13 h and14 h - 18 h 30, from to 1erSun. ofOct.sat.- Sun. : 10 h 30 - 13 h and14 h - 18 h 30. adult : 15 €, child under1,5 m : 12 €. – Two different mazes: maze in a cornfield of 11 Ha with 10 km aisles. Possibility of solving puzzles. Animation and show on a different theme each year (The beauty and the Beast in 2021); labyrinth in wooden palisades of 2,000 m2 with 13 events to win to be able to advance. Catering with simple brasserie cuisine, cafeteria, covered picnic area, small playground. Dogs not allowed. Free private parking.
Sporting activities
- 4 Burbuy Golfclub route d'Oppagne 34, 32 86 214454, e-mail : [email protected] – 18-hole golf course. Restaurant.
- 5 Adventure Valley rue de Rome 1
To buy
- 1 Darcis store Rue des Récollectines 4, 32 86 212300, e-mail : [email protected] Game.- Mon.. – Boutique of chocolates, macaroons and pastries from Durbuy with the Chocolatier Philippe Darcis. Located in the entrance to Hotel Victoria, you will discover our entire range.
Eat
- 1 The Hunting Horn rue des Combattants 16, 32 86 211498, e-mail : [email protected] –
in the 2021 Michelin guide, 
in the Gault et Millau guide 2021. French cuisine. Terrace, free private parking. Hotel with 10 rooms (including 2 ). - 2 Le 7 by Juliette rue des Récollectines 5, e-mail : [email protected] sea.- Sun. : 12 h - 22 h. tapas from 5 €, menus at 18 € and 28 €. – Tapas bar. Unexpected and friendly setting, cocktails from all over the world and local beers, tasty cuisine combining tapas, local products and other delicacies.
- 3 The Trolls Pot rowe dè Rèmoleû 20, 32 473 204884, e-mail : [email protected] menu at 38 €, children's menu at 15 €. – (1 step at the entrance). Brasserie cuisine, vegetarian dishes and take-away meals. Terrace. Free private parking.
in the 2021 Michelin guide, 
in the Gault et Millau guide 2021. French cuisine. Terrace, free private parking. Hotel with 10 rooms (including 2 Have a drink / Go out
Housing
- 1 The wild boar of the Ardennes rue du Comte Théodule d'Ursel 12-14, 32 86 213262, e-mail : [email protected] –
Restaurant in the 2021 Gault and Millau guide - 2 Saint-Amour place at Fairs 18, 32 86 212592, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h, to be released before 11 h. (breakfast included) from 120 € during the week or 160 € the weekend. –
free. Standard or comfort double rooms, 4 double suites with whirlpool bath. Bar and restaurant, terrace. Animals accepted on request. Parking (on reservation): 15 € - 3 Victoria Hotel rue des Récollectines 4, 32 86 212300, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h 30, to be released before 11 h. double room from 100 € during the week or 120 € the weekend. – free.
(free luggage shuttle to and from paid public car parks at 10 € per day). 13 comfortable rooms located on 2 floors. For your family stays, you can also request the panoramic suite housed under the roof, with a bathroom and a terrace. On the ground floor, the large living room invites you for a moment of relaxation and reading. In small groups, enjoy the small living room facing the old fireplace. In season, enjoy the charm of its cozy garden or its sunny terrace. Bar and restaurant with wood-fired grill specialties. Animals accepted on request. - 4 At Vieux Durbuy rue Jean de Bohème 6, 32 86 212300, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 11 h. double room from 80 € during the week or 100 € the weekend. – free. (free luggage shuttle to and from paid public car parks at 10 € per day). In an old Ardennes listed building, the 12 rooms with old-style weathered walls and original woodwork create an atmosphere of well-being and relaxation. A warm decoration and an ideal location to fully enjoy your stay. Possibility of privatizing the hotel for your family or friends. Animals accepted on request. No restaurant.
- 5 The Guest House rue des Récollectines 5, 32 86 212300, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h 30, to be released before 11 h. double room from 110 € during the week or 140 € the weekend. – free. (free luggage shuttle to and from paid public car parks at 10 € per day). The Guest House is an intimate guest room with a special atmosphere. Located in the heart of the beautiful medieval town of Durbuy, it offers all the charm and soul of an authentic house. Behind the historic walls, a unique decoration which contributes to the charm of the place. Two exceptional suites and two beautiful comfortable rooms with all the amenities. Change of scenery guaranteed. No restaurant. Animals not accepted.
- 6 Tropical Hotel rue des Comtes de Luxembourg 41, 32 86 213995, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 16 h, to be released before 11 h. from 262 €. – free. Double rooms in the main building (the ground floor rooms overlook the swimming pool), 4 double rooms in bungalows surrounding a Japanese garden, 1 apartment for 4 to 7 people. Bar and restaurant. Indoor swimming pool without chlorine and heated in a tropical greenhouse. Tennis court, archery field, fitness room, sauna. Park with terrace and small Japanese garden. Domestic animals accepted. Free private parking.
- 7 Glamping Adventure rue du Gibet 50, 32 86 650344 room available from 15 h, to be released before 10 h. from 92 €. – free. Tents of the type "safari lodge »For 4 people all with terrace and patio furniture, 6 of which have a panoramic view of the valley. Bar drinks dispenser. Playground and table tennis. Animals not accepted. Free private parking
- 8 The Ballad of the Gnomes rowe dè Rèmoleû 20, 32 472 208623, e-mail : [email protected] Between 140 € and 270 € for 2 people breakfast included. – 12 themed and unusual rooms, including one in an old gypsy caravan and one in a real Trojan horse. Children welcome but animals not accepted except in the trailer room. Free private parking
Communicate
Post offices
- 6 Post Office Charotte 40, 32 2 2012345 Mon.- Fri. : 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and13 h 45 - 17 h (until 18 h the Tue. and the Game.), sat. : 9 h 30 - 13 h. –
withdrawal (of 6 h To 23 h). All postal products and services, banking products. - 7 Post point (SPAR supermarket) rue de Plénesse 9, 32 86 211480 Mon.- sat. : 8 h 30 - 19 h, Sun. : 8 h 30 - 12 h 30. – Sale of stamps, sending of ordinary and registered mail as well as sending and receiving of packages.
withdrawal (of Telephony, internet and Wi-Fi
With regard to telephony, internet and Wireless, The entire municipality is covered by 3G and 4G networks allowing mobile telephony exchanges via your operator or via its home operator in Belgium (roaming). When the interior of a building is accessible to the wireless network, it is often indicated by the logo 
of the Wi-Fi Alliance, possibly accompanied by a mention indicating that access to the terminal is free.
Manage the day-to-day
Intelligence services
To find the contact details of a person, a professional, a company or an administration such as, for example, a general practitioner, a dental surgeon, a pharmacist, an optician, etc. in Durbuy, please refer to the section "Intelligence services »Of the article on Belgium.
Administration
- 8 Municipal administration Backyard 13, 32 86 219811 Mon.- sat. : 9 h - 12 h. –
Banks
Location of ATMs. For their operation, refer to the section "Cash dispensers »Of the article on Belgium.
- 9 Belfius Route de Marche 6, Barvaux, 32 86 219100 Mon.- Sun. : 6 h - 24 h. – Indoor terminals. Also for credit cards.
- 10 BNP Paribas Fortis In Charotte 19, Barvaux – free. (bnppf_Free_WIFI). Indoor terminals plus an outdoor terminal with voice guidance. Also for credit cards. Free customer parking with a BNP Paribas Fortis bank card.
- 11 ING Route de Marche 28, Barvaux, 32 86 219170 of 5 h - 23 h 30. – Several inland terminals. Also for credit cards.
Health
The nearest emergency department is at Marche-en-Famenne to thePrincess Paola hospital.
- 12 Barvaux medical center Rue du Ténimont 37, 32 86 212752 Mon.- Fri. : 8 h 30 - 18 h 45 (call before), sat. : 9 h - 11 h (without an appointment). – (1 high step at the entrance and fairly narrow door). 7 general practitioners, 3 physiotherapists, 1 psychologist
In addition to the medical center, you will also find in Durbuy 22 general medicine practices, 7 dental practices, 8 pharmacies, 2 opticians as well as, for those traveling with a pet, 6 veterinary surgeries.
- Economic directory of the city of Durbuy – It suffices to enter in the box “Prof. liberal ":" Doctors of medicine "," Dentists / dental lab "," Pharmacists "or" Veterinarians "or, in the context of" Shops ":" Optics ", to obtain the contact details of all the first contact health practitioners of discipline in the town.
- Doctors on duty – <phone: 1733>. To be in direct contact with the doctor on duty in Durbuy.
- Pharmacies on duty (Pharmacy.be) , 32 903 99000 shot of a call: 1,5 € the minute. – Contact details for on-call pharmacies in Durbuy and the immediate surroundings.
Cults
Around
- 1 Logne Castle (to North-east) – Former stronghold erected at the beginning of XIIe century.
- 2 Ny (South) – Village included on the list of most beautiful villages in Wallonia.
- 3 Hotton Caves (South) – Also known as the "Caves of 1001 Nights".
- 4 La Roche-en-Ardenne (South) – Feudal castle, the oldest parts of which date from the middle of the IXe century and two museums dedicated to the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-1945.
- 5 Chardeneux (to the northwest) – Village included on the list of most beautiful villages in Wallonia.
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Distance and time table from Durbuy
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(center to center)
| Destination | Distance | Time | ||
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| by the road | great circle | by car (about) | by train* | |
| Brussels | 123 km | 95,67 km | 1 h 30 | 1 h 45** |
| Arlon | 99 km | 78,6 km | 1 h 15 | 1 h 20*** |
| Huy | 36,5 km | 24 km | 35 min | 1 h 15** |
| Cork | 51 km | 32,3 km | 45 min | 50 min |
| Marche-en-Famenne | 19 km | 16 km | 20 min | 14 min |
| Namur | 60 km | 43,34 km | 47 min | 55 min*** |
| * By the fastest connection to the station Barvaux. ** To increase the waiting time for correspondence at Cork. *** To increase the waiting time for correspondence at Marloie | ||||
| Routes via Durbuy |
| Aywaille (NOT30) ← Vieuxville ← | NOT  S | → Hotton → Wellin (NOT94) |
| Cork ← | '  'Line 43 | → Marloie |
| Lanhaye ← Hamoir ← | NOT  S | → La Roche-en-Ardenne → Broth |
| Barchon (GR 5) ← Hamoir ← | NOT  S | → Érezée → Gilsdorf |
| Marche-en-Famenne ← Somme-Leuze ← | O S | → Hotton → Marche-en-Famenne |
Destinations bordering Durbuy in Wikivoyage
