Rochefort

In the 12th century, the Count of Rochefort had the most important feudal estate in the province of Liège. Today, Rochefort is a quiet tourist town on the border of the Namur and Luxembourg provinces. The name Rochefort means "strong rock" and comes from the prominent rock castle, the Château Comtal, which anchors the town center. Rochefort is known for its delicious Trappist beer and cheese, plus a number of interesting sights in town and in the vicinity, most notably the Grottes de Han. The Rochefort tourist office has developed a series of walking tours intended to illustrate the town's motto: "On the tracks of a land born from the union of water, earth, and mankind." The office also sells reduced-price package tickets to the region's archaeological sites and caves.