Settled down in a green environment along the Semois river, Laforêt kept its traditional atmosphere and rich cultural heritage. Still enclosed by woods, the village is loosely centered around the church. Two streets extend from the high and low water basins, all under one name, rue Saite Agathe. This fascinating village still had its drinking troughs, washhouses, and even tobacco dryers. Far from main roads, the village is an excellent place to let the kids wander about freely. Here and in Vresse-Sur-Semois, all within walking distance, you will discover delightful places to take a meal or a drink you will remember.
Laforet Address: Laforêt, 5550 Vresse-sur-Semois
The following are the amazing places to be discovered in Laforêt:
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Fountain, washhouses and troughs
Laforêt still itemizes quite an exceptional drinking trough, as well as a set of washhouses. This sequel of buildings established at one of the outer peripheries of the village apparently exemplifies the three uses of water in the rural life of yesteryear and remembrances of how everyday life used to be in the past. Women used to take supervision of the laundry in the sheltered locales. The cattle would lounge nearby, by the recipients created of local bluestone. Families would collect water from the little fountain. It still represents the pure village life of the country
Gîte du Pont de Claies
A gracious lounge where you simply light a match to relish a warm atmosphere with family or friends. Gîte du Pont de Claies is a stone house built in Laforêt in the heart of one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia”. The entrance is at the back of the building with a view of nature. A huge bright room for group feasts with views over the terrace, car park and mezzanine. The first floor has two double bedrooms, one pink and another green, and a blue bedroom with bunk beds and cots. A perfect place to spend your day.
Le Serpolet
Laforestière is a wide rural three-star gîte. Price range: €20 to €30/night/person. Welcome to their traditional farmhouse dating from 1850 with its old-fashioned inducement and contemporary conveniences. Evaluated by the General Tourism Commission and awarded 3 ears of corn, it proposes every facility you need to relish a prosperous and comfortable way to keep up with your family or friends. It also has Garden facilities like bike sheds, garden furniture and BBQ. Board games, toy boxes, seesaws, slides, sandpit, badminton, balls, boules and private parking. Excellent for holidays, family reunions or weekends with friends, colleagues, groups, societies. With something to do for everyone, the Semois valley is a must to explore.