La Roche en-Ardenne, bombed completely
La Roche is found on the banks of the River Ourthe in the Ardenne region of south-east Belgium. It is an area of magnificent forests and also the site of three major battles – the Battle of the Ardennes in World War 1, and the Battle of France and Battle of the Bulge in World War 2.
La Roche is dominated by the Feudal Castle ruins on the rocky escarpment above it.
La Roche is often referred to as the Jewel of the Ardennes. On the hill overlooking the town the Romans built a fort. As Roman influence waned the area was invaded by the Franks, a Germanic people. Where the Roman fort once stood a Castle was built in the 9th century. By the 1700s the castle was abandoned and neglected and the ruins now dominate the town.
Exploring the Feudal Castle ruins at La Roche.
Nothing much of the town is left from before World War 2 during which it was bombed completely.
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