Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
Places of Interest
Barvaux-sur-Ourthe has some marvellous 17th century and 18th century houses on chain rue and grand’ rue. The neogothic église du Sacré-Coeur de Jésus is also of interest. This 19th century church contains wonderful wooden carved statues from the 16th and 18th centuries. One of the older churches in the town is the Chapelle de Ténimont, constructed in the mid 18th century and dedicated to St Theresa. It is the site where the Roman remains and Frankish tombs were discovered. The town hall (Hôtel de Ville) is an impressive early 19th century building set in the beautiful surroundings of a tree-lined park. Overlooking the River Ourthe is a large tower called La Tour du Diable, or Devils’ Tower, which was built in 1840 and is thought to have been used as an observation post to survey the boats sailing along the river.