Belgium’s little gem Durbuy, situated in the province of Luxembourg and nicknamed smallest town in the world, could not leave you more enchanted than on the last day of October when the medieval town centre becomes the magnificent open-air stage for the annual Halloween celebration. Think Captain Jack Sparrow parading in the winding cobbled 17th century streets, fairies and witches, jugglers and other costumed street artists performing, lots of food and drinks of course, musical acts and a show with light and sound effects and fireworks to end the festivities with a sparkle.
Halloween not your thing? No worries, Durbuy and this region have so much more to offer: nature lovers can stretch their legs and catch some oxygen in the surrounding woods or tiny hidden villages. Those searching for some more adrenaline can go kayaking or head for the outdoor adventure parks and if you are searching to excite your taste buds, look no further, this region has a large number of gastronomy level restaurants and chefs using excellent local produce.
Being blessed on this little getaway of ours with plenty of sunshine and temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius have our batteries recharged. Nothing beats a wonderful yummy breakfast, some nature exploring and lunch and dining al fresco when end of October/early November, right?!
Just like four years ago again we stayed at b&b La Lisière, just outside Durbuy city centre. They have three lovely cosy and spacious rooms, one gîte and one cabin in the garden, all offering nature views. Bénédicte and Stéphane, your hosts, are keen on reducing their ecological footprint, this also translates into fresh local produce at breakfast and promoting local beers which you can enjoy relaxing in the cosy bar.
Well, Halloween has left us for this year, peace and quiet have returned, but plenty of good excuses remain if you want to plan a trip to Durbuy: November hosts a lot of hunting season concerts and December says Christmas market of course! Just check out the city’s tourist info page for more detailed info on upcoming activities or nature inspiration.
Remember, never stop exploring!
Ingrid
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Tapas bistro Resto Sept by Juliette
for a little snack or sweet tooth with great outside terrace, la Vieille Demeure
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Very nice introduction. Thanks! Its pity that when we lived in Holland we did not explore Belgium as much. There is so much to do that 3 years is not enough!
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Glad you liked my post! Must have been a great experience for you both to live and work in Holland, am sure you enjoyed a lot of things!
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Leuke blog. Wij houden ook van het pittoreske Durbuy! Een ideale bestemming dichtbij huis…
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It looks so unspoilt and lovely! Halloween definitely not my thing but I could cope with it there. 🙂
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Halloween is not my thing either, far from it, but somehow in this little cute town it works…but one day is fine, don’t drop me between fairies and witches the whole weekend, I need to breathe in nature first😉
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My daughter is the one for fairies and witches. A couple of weekends ago she was at a Fairy Ball at Glastonbury 🙂
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