François

I was very warmly welcomed into the lovely village home of François and Marie Nöelle in the surprisingly beautiful region of Wallonie. I'd always imagined Belgium to be a not-so-interesting and very flat country, so was delighted to discover on foot and by bicycle the rolling forested hills in this part of the country. Their old stone house is full of charm and comfort, and has a lovely light-filled and spacious kitchen and dining area. I had a large and very comfortable bedroom. François and Marie Nöelle are wonderful hosts, very kind and thoughtful and we shared many interesting and passionate conversations in our short time together. I totally fell in love with their very dear, sweet cat, Mona, who it was my absolute pleasure to befriend and care for during my six week stay. There are so many interesting places to visit in the area, of both cultural and natural beauty, and lots of wildlife to discover in the surrounding forests. I really appreciated the Larock farm shop in the next village with its great range of fresh organic produce, groceries and bread. Altogether a delightful first time visit to Belgium!