What to Do in Gaume and the Belgian Ardennes – Mid-October 2026

Autumn in Gaume glows with a low, honeyed light that turns beech forests into golden naves. A few local happenings extend the wander well past breakfast. Here is what caught our eye, from October 13 to 19.

Bouli Lanners Tells the Ardennes

Belgian filmmaker Bouli Lanners takes over the Musée de la Grande-Ardenne in Bastogne this Tuesday, October 13, for an evening of Histoires d'Ardenne. Archival images interlace with his spoken word, unearthing the sensory memory of our woodlands. A rare occasion if you are staying between Bastogne and Neufchâteau.

A Lost Piece of Gaume's Heritage

The next day in Virton, Guido Hossey presents the vanished Saints-Pierre-et-Paul church of Ethe at the Musée Gaumais. A free 7 p.m. talk that will enthrall anyone drawn to the built heritage and buried stories of this corner of Belgium.

Halloween Under the Beeches: a Free Walk

On Saturday, October 16, Gaume lights up with lanterns. The Marche Halloween invites young children at 6 p.m. and older explorers at 6:30 p.m. for a free nocturnal stroll along Gaume country paths. The perfect way to give the little ones a friendly fright while breathing in the cool, woodsy air.

Massul Celebrates Its Art of Village Living

From October 16 to 19, the ASBL Massul Molinfaing hosts its Fête du Village right in the heart of Gaume. Local food, live music, genuine warmth: a distilled taste of the region's way of life, just minutes from our doorstep.

To Keep the Wonder Going…

Sometimes a handful of October days is all the soul needs to recharge. Should you wish to soak up the Gaume atmosphere in every season, our cottages in Virton, Massul and Ethe await — hearth lit, table set, hills hushed.