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viddra Says: As we were exploring the town, we came upon this memorial, dedicated to all the victims of the WWII.
viddra Says: The castle ruins that overlook the town from a rock are the remains of a medieval fortress built sometime during the 9th century and pulled down in the 18th century by the order of Emperor Joseph II of Austria.
viddra Says: La Roche is nestled in a crook of the Ourthe River, surrounded by hills. So, 1 of the best times to visit this charming town is in the evening. Then, all the houses on the river banks create a unique scene in the water which makes you forget all your worries and enjoy this...
viddra Says: In the beginning, La Roche had only 1 chapel, which became the town church in the 16th century.The construction of a new church started in 1899, following the plans of Clément Léonard. The leaded-glass windows were made in the 70s.Today, there are a lot of chapels in La...
viddra Says: This MK10 Tank Destroyer of the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry stands right next to the parking-lot, overlooking the town of La Roche.It's a reminder of the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945, when the British troops liberated La Roche.
freya_heaven Says: The actual town of La Roche-en-Ardenne is very pleasant. As you can see from the photo there are plenty of cafes & nik nak shops. The weather was atrocious unfortunately the whole time we were in Belgium, so we didnt explore the town to its full extent, not that it is very...
freya_heaven Says: There are reminders all over this area of the relatively recent turbulent past of WW2. Here is one on the many memorial sites, this particular one is dedicated to the people of La Roche-en-Ardenne who lost their lives. During the liberation alone 114 people from this small...
The Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes
freya_heaven Says: If you are interested in WW2 history then a visit to the Museum of the Battle of the Ardennes is a must. Here you will find accounts, photos, military equipment and vehicles. In December 1944 90% of La Roche-en-Ardenne was destroyed with 114 people killed. Check out the...
Tanks for the Memory.................
freya_heaven Says: There are two WW2 tanks on display in the town of La Roche-en-Ardenne, monuments given to remember the liberation on 11th January 1945. This is a British ACHILLES Anti Tank SP 17 tank destroyer M10. Which can be be found in the town car park. Used in 1944 by the...
Le Vieux Moulin: Le Vieux Moulin
freya_heaven Says: This restaurant was very nicely decorated, in a wonderful old building which used to part of a wheat mill. Sadly we did not eat here as they were only open at weekends, but the menu looked great & the staff we met very friendly. Had it been open we would have definately...
Pizzeria Mezzogiorno: An other good Italian restaurant
MATIM Says: The food was good but don't go to the toilet in this restaurant ugh........
viddra Says: Explore this charming town on foot. Who knows what beautiful things you'll see.
The countryman shop: The countryman shop
MATIM Says: I thought this shop was special that's why I like to mention it in my page.You can buy western clothes, boots, Australian clothes, Indian art etc.
viddra Says: Every Saturday between Easter and 15 September at 10 p.m., there's this Sound & Light spectacle at the castle. You can watch it for free from Place du Bronze, Pont du Faubourg or Rue du Chalet.It's the story about a girl called Bert, who's in love with a guy. But her father...
MATIM Says: bring good walking shoes because there are beautiful path to walk.A map of the area is for sale at the tourist information at the main street
MATIM Says: I love the houses in the Ardennes, I saw this house on my way to La Roche
freya_heaven Says: This seemed to be a very popular area with river sports, rafting, canoeing & kyaking. I noticed a few watersports centers along the banks of the River Ourthe with runs through the centre of the town. It is a shame the weather not been so awful whilst we were there. All...
MATIM Says: Well my children liked the wildlife reserve the most. I was glad to see that the animals had a lot of space.You can see deer, lynxes, farm animals and a lot of wild boars.There are so many wild boars in the Ardennes that the people even are allowed to hunt on them. You can...
MATIM Says: During the weekends you can find this man in the centre of La Roche, off course this is publicity for the wildlife reserve
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Exhibitions on three levels accessible by lift. Over 100 models, 20 vehicles, weapons, common equipment, etc. of the various combatants will be presented to you...
Q: My husband and I will be there in early May and touring the WWII sites while staying in La Roche. Do you think 3 days and 2...
A: This link will give you some idea of the WW2 sites and memorials to be...
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The pleasant town of La Roche-en-Ardenne set in the Province de Luxembourg in the south of Belgium. Set in a valley dominated by a spooky feudal castle divided by the River Ourthe.
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La Roche lies 70 km from Liege. It is the capital of a canton. But mainly the largest holidayresort from the Ourthe valley. La Roche is a small town with about 2000 inhabitants, specially during the...
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The small town of La Roche is situated in the Upper Belgian Ardennes, 70km from Liège and 20km from Marche-en-Famenne. It's 1 of the primary tourist towns of the Ardennes region, nestled in a crook...
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As the name already says, La Roche en Ardenne is situated in the Ardennes. It's a very nice area, with its steep hills, the valley of the Ourthe, and the impressive ruins of the castle above the...
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This is a rather agreeable region. This day there was a kind of flea market in the street. Lots of music in the air. We had lunch in a nice restaurant and this is the view from it. Cheese fondue and...
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