At the end of the road, the beautiful inn.
For some, happiness might stop at superficial sparkle, adding gold to the scenery. But here, you’ll read instead an almost enchanting poetry, revealed again and again with each visit. You must climb high, above the Meuse town of Dinant, to arrive somewhere else – a place that feels like one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Take a moment to admire, along the way, the stunning château-farm nestled in the lovely village of Falaën. You’ll realize time deserves a bow, a greeting, a gentle surrender. Time is your friend here.

It’s along a country road that you’ll discover a setting worthy of an artist’s brush: welcome to La Fermette.

This place served its first meals decades ago, dressed in the charm of a countryside inn, with local stone walls and ivy-covered façade. Locals and travelers alike have long found comfort here.

Today, Michael and Sarah share more than twenty years together. Twenty years is time to love – magical time – the time of La Fermette. Since they took over, time here has softened; it soothes.

In the dining room, the rhythm of life still dances around an open hearth, where glorious côte à l’os are prepared (some traditions are worth keeping). Michael Vancraeynest has chosen generosity and coherence. At a time when the environment is neglected and small farmers overlooked, he honors locality and sustainability, working with top-tier producers. In his hands, humble ingredients become almost noble, and nature is his guiding light.

The seasonal menu, offered in 3, 4, 5 or 6 courses, delivers pure joy:
Salt-cured trout, carrot & lemon, cumin ; Royal sea bream in two preparations, basil sorbet and pistachio condiment ; Confit pork belly, asparagus & rhubarb, wild garlic pesto ; Fish fillet with peas, fregola sarda, watercress-anise-mint jus ; Free-range cockerel with crayfish and white asparagus ; Low-temp picanha with straw potatoes and chimichurri ; Cheeses from Falaën and beyond ; Parsley sorbet, green apple and green Chartreuse ; Long pepper cheesecake with strawberries.

And alongside this generous spirit, there’s Sarah’s smile – more than a hostess, a true accomplice at every table.

A place where simplicity and authenticity reign. A repeated love at first sight.

LD