An ancient fortified house, a witness to the medieval past of the village, which became a presbytery and a large residence with a proven heritage value.
Facing the church, an ancient fortified house bears witness to the medieval past of the village. Its location, a stone’s throw from the church, indicates the importance of its status. The limestone and sandstone rubble walls are 1.60 metres thick.
The building has undergone numerous alterations, particularly in the 19th century, when it was transformed into a presbytery.
Today, this former fortified house appears as a large residence, whose heritage value was confirmed by its classification in 1976.
For more information, see our heritage sheet.
ANCIENNE MAISON FORTE
Place de la Pierre, 4 – 6940 Durbuy
MAISON DU TOURISME FAMENNE-ARDENNE OURTHE & LESSE
Place de l’étang,15 – 6900 Marche-en-Famenne
+32(0)84/34 53 27
OFFICE COMMUNAL DU TOURISME ET SYNDICAT D’INITIATIVE DE DURBUY
Place aux Foires, 25 – 6940 Durbuy
+32(0)86/66 01 80
+32(0)86/21 24 28
The association Les Plus Beaux Villages de Wallonie (The Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia) oversees a network of 32 villages, bearers of a strong territorial identity and reflecting traditional architecture. It is committed to promoting the rural, cultural and natural heritage of Wallonia and is a part of the development of local and responsible tourism.
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