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 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. Unfortunately, the Abbaye de St-Remy (about 3 km [2 miles] north of Rochefort), where the delicious 6°, 8°, 10°, and Triple Extra Trappist beers are brewed, isn’t open to the public, and visitors are not welcome—the few remaining monks are firm about this.