At the end of the road, the beautiful inn

For some, happiness ends in empty showmanship, adding gilt and glitter to the landscape. But here, in this place and its décor, one reads a kind of poetry — soft, hypnotic, and renewed with every visit.
You have to climb up, to the heights above the Meuse and Dinant, to reach another world — one that carries you into one of Wallonia’s most beautiful villages. Take a moment along the way to admire the splendid château-farm of lovely Falaën. And perhaps realize that time deserves respect; that it can be a friend.
There, at the bend of a country road, lies a setting that might have sprung from the brush of a painter: La Fermette.

The establishment served its first meals decades ago, dressed in the charm of a country inn. With its stone façade wrapped in ivy, it welcomed gourmets from near and far.
And while time leaves its mark elsewhere, here it softens — it soothes.

In the dining room, life still moves to the rhythm of the open fire, where beautiful rib-eyes are still told like old stories — a signature that stands the test of time.
Chef Michael Vancraeynest has chosen generosity and coherence as his compass. In an age that neglects the earth and tramples small farmers, he puts his creativity at the service of proximity, working hand in hand with artisans of integrity. In his hands, the humble becomes noble, and simplicity his salvation.

His Seasonal Menu, offered in 3, 4, 5 or 6 courses, delights with a joyful price-to-pleasure balance:
Wild boar and foie gras terrine in crust, scallops with parsnip and tarragon hollandaise, tiger prawn ravioli in ginger bouillon, catch of the day with chorizo and butternut, rib-eye with anchovy butter and olives, venison haunch with black radish and lavender, Granny Smith apple with Roquefort sorbet, white chocolate, green olives and thyme.

Across from so much care stands Sarah’s smile — more than a hostess, she lives each dish as an accomplice.

A place where simplicity and authenticity reign supreme — a true and lasting coup de cœur.

LD