Imagine: a beautiful beach along the River Ourthe where you can enjoy the sunshine with friends or family... Welcome to Maboge beach, a perfect place to relax and enjoy yourself for free, close to La Roche-en-Ardenne.

Are you looking for a place to have fun with children? There’s nowhere quite like the beach! Head for the beach at Maboge, a grassy bank on the River Ourthe. In this area young and old alike can play in the shallow water in complete safety. Smart tip: before you take the plunge, check the interactive map of bathing areas in Wallonia to make sure you can swim that day. Alternatively, a kayaking trip is always a good idea and you can set off down the river from just a stone's throw away. Enough to tempt you?

Amenities on offer

Everything has been thought through to help you have a good time. Have a bite to eat in the cafeteria or sit outside on one of the benches or picnic tables. Space to enjoy lunch or a snack together. In high season, toilets and showers are also available for maximum comfort. A perfect day out just a few minutes from the famous town of La Roche-en-Ardenne.

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This remarkable site is the perfect place to enjoy the unspoilt beauty of nature and take part in a whole host of activities. Come to Nisramont for one of the most beautiful walks in the Ardennes and an escape into a different world!

Nisramont is many things: first of all, a lake - the point where the western and eastern parts of the river Ourthe come together. It’s also a dam built to supply water to all of the neighbouring valleys. The dam, 116m long and 16m high, doubles up as a hydroelectric power station and treatment plant. And the whole place is an outstanding, spectacular site surrounded by nature!

Nature and Fun

Come to Nisramont for one of the most beautiful walks in the Ardennes and escape into an unexpected, idyllic world amidst a well-preserved, almost untouched natural landscape. Take steep little paths up to magnificent viewpoints, following the banks of the Ourthe, around the lake or on another one of the many walks. As well as walking, Nisramont lake also offers a whole host of ways to relax and have fun: fishing, paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, etc. 

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An impressive monument, not to be missed. Honouring the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in Bastogne, this unmissable memorial also offers incredible panoramic views.

A moving and awe-inspiring place. The site has a poignant significance. The Mardasson Memorial honours the memory of the 76,000 American soldiers who fell on Belgian soil during the Battle of the Bulge, a major offensive in the Second World War. Inaugurated in 1950, the monument takes the shape of a five-pointed star, each point measuring 31 metres long. You can read the story of the battle engraved in gold letters on the walls of the open gallery. Under the memorial is a crypt with mosaic walls created by Fernand Léger. One of the world’s unique works of art that represents the Jewish,Catholic and Protestant faiths.

Between heaven and earth

The Mardasson Memorial is situated on a hill just 2 km from the centre of Bastogne. A staircase leads up to the covered walkway. From there you can take in the breathtakingpanoramic views of the surrounding area.

Are you fascinated by history? Why not complement your visit to the Mardasson Memorial with a visit to the beautiful and moving War Museum next door, which brings the Second World War to life in an interactive way.

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