La Roche is an attractive and pulsating little town, concealed in a deep valley, crowned by a bust citadel and bounded by green hills. It cuddles a fusion in the Ourthe River, 30-odd kilometres northwest of Bastogne, and it is one of the Ardennes’ most admired summer resorts. Good eateries, a few energetic bars, a modicum of history and the leeway of getting acutely dynamic make La Roche one of the best bases you’ll find for a diverse few days. Needless to say, it’s a great family destination and, for those who are into ham, join the queue – this is where Belgian holiday-makers arrive to get up big.