Le Château de Vignée is a majestic boutique hotel located in Rochefort, south of Namur in the Belgian Ardennes. A meeting place for hunters for almost 400 years, this 17th-century sanctuary transports you into a veritable fairytale. Here's our on-the-spot video.
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Our experience
We were lucky enough to spend a magical night here. Our favorites: the fine-dining restaurant (one of our best experiences on Let's Go My Love), the young and dynamic staff, the à la carte breakfast, and the indoor pool in the wellness center.
The team is very attentive and communication is in French, Dutch or English. Special mention goes to Seppe, the butler, Élodie, the manager, who showed us around the impressive wine cellar in the basement, and Manon, at reception, who is always ready to help make your stay a memorable one.
Beyond the gate, you enter the elegantly landscaped courtyard. The château's interior echoes the spellbinding beauty of the natural landscapes surrounding the estate. There are 4 wings with 24 rooms, some of which overlook the Lesse, a river in Belgium's Ardennes region.
Rooms and Suites
The hotel features just 24 rooms and suites, decorated in a contemporary style with warm wooden accents. Here are our favorites:
1 • Comfort Room • Photo • Photo
2 • Comfort Lesse Room • Photo • Photo
3 • Superior Room • Photo • Photo
4 • Junior Suite • Photo • Photo
Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy the following amenities: king-size bed, bed linen from Verilin, private bathroom with local natural stone, Italian shower, welcome products from Gemology Cosmetics, Nespresso machine with coffee from Désirée, free minibar stocked daily, Smart TV and air conditioning.
The gourmet restaurant
For your meals, don't miss the gourmet restaurant ARDEN, which welcomes you in a cinematic setting. The music playlist is modern, which we like.
Chef Marius offers creative, authentic regional cuisine that follows the rhythm of the seasons. His experience is reflected in his keen eye for detail and his refined palate for thoughtful combinations of ingredients. Some of these ingredients come from the château’s greenhouse and vegetable garden.
We tasted a 6-course menu and loved everything about it. If you don't drink alcohol, you absolutely must try the non-alcoholic accompaniment, most of which comes from Bôtan Distillery in Antwerp. An absolute favorite. Savor the bold, invigorating flavors of Ginzu or the sweet, lemony notes of Wakataya.
The choice of wines, of course, is inspired. At the end of your meal, don't miss the underground wine cellar, with its 16,000 bottles and exceptional vintages, one of the most impressive cellars in Belgium. It's located in the basement. You can smoke cigars here. The first 2 rooms date back to the 13th century. English and American pilots took refuge here during the 2nd World War.
Breakfast à la carte
In the morning, head to the beautiful dining room to enjoy an à la carte breakfast.
On the menu: pastries, pancakes, banana pancakes, crêpes, the chef’s fruit salad, French toast with caramelized apples, waffles, and honey straight from the château. And for savory options: salmon, ham, cheese, vegetables, and eggs from Ferme des Pételles, prepared to your liking.
The spa surrounded by nature
The wellness center is a true sanctuary surrounded by nature. The design is sleek, modern, and soothing. The walls and floors are clad in blue stone, giving the space an authentic Ardennes feel.
We love the large floor-to-ceiling windows that make us feel like we're surrounded by nature, even while we're cozying up in the indoor pool or the steam room. The Finnish sauna, meanwhile, is located outdoors with a view of the shore.
A menu of treatments and massages is also available if you’d like to extend this moment of relaxation.
In the heart of the Ardennes
Le Château de Vignée is located in a beautiful natural setting in the Belgian Ardennes, 20 minutes from Dinant and 1h15 from Brussels. There are many tourist attractions nearby, including Maredsous Abbey and the Han Caves. For the record, the Château Royal de Ciergnon, just 7 minutes away, is a favorite summer residence of the Belgian royal family.
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Type the promo code LETSGO when you book and benefit from an exclusive romantic package: late check-out at 1pm instead of 11:30am, 1/2 bottle of bubbles in your room on arrival and a special romantic welcome. Look at this image to see where to enter the code. You can also contact us by phone or e-mail, no problem.
Yes, it's a fabulous hotel for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The setting and wellness facilities are exceptional. It's also one of the best restaurants we've tried in Wallonia.
The price per night starts at about 255€ for 2 people.
Arrival is from 3pm and departure is possible until 11:30am. If you mention Let's Go My Love, you benefit from a late check-out at 1pm.
Yes, the Château de la Vignée houses the bistro "Le Castor Fou" and the gastronomic restaurant ARDEN. The seasonal ingredients come in part from the castle's vegetable garden.
Yes, free private parking is available on site without prior reservation.
Yes, dogs are allowed in some rooms of the Château de Vignée. You just have to specify it when you make your reservation. The price of the night for your pet is 30€.
Yes, le Château de Vignée has a superb spa with an indoor pool overlooking the valley, a sauna, a hammam and many treatments.
There are many tourist attractions in the area, including Maredsous Abbey and the Han Caves. For the record, the Château Royal de Ciergnon, just 7 minutes away, is one of the preferred summer residences of the Belgian royal family.
