Upper Ourthe Valley from La Roche to Houffalize 
In the upper valley of the Ourthe to the south of La Roche-en-Ardennes the river describes narrow bends through steep rock formations so that this section of the valley is the most wildly romantic. This region, as far as Bastogne to the south, was one of the most violently disputed areas during the Ardennes offensive in December 1944 and January 1945, and there were many victims, especially among the civil population, caused by the atrocities of the SS and by bombardment; these events still remain vivid in the memory of the local people.
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Barrage de l'Ourthe
To the east of Ortho near Nisramont the Ourthe is dammed to form a reservoir, the Barrage de l'Ourthe, which encloses 2.5million cu.m of water.
Marche-en-Femenne - Museum of the Franks
The Franks made their home in this region starting in the 5th century. This museum explores the history of the Franks, of whom the most famous is Charles the Great.
Hours
March 2 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Nadrin - Kayak on the Ourthe
Trips of varying difficulty on the Ourthe river covering a distance of 6 to 13 mi (10-20km).
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
