Hyacinthe Catherine de Lespine n°2

Well-suited to people with reduced mobility (single storey), this accommodation is in the old kitchens of the big house of former times and retains various traces of the past, including the bread oven and brick vaulting. Its comfort will delight you.

Jacqueline du Moustier n°3

In the main part of the building, this accommodation bears the name of the second wife of Nicaise Poschet. From 1615 to 1630 she had twelve children, all baptised in Macon and born at the Château-Ferme. After the death of her husband, she remained in Macon where she died on 21 April 1664.

Jean François Couture n°5

In the sheep sheds, this accommodation is named after Jean François Couture born on 11 June 1783 in Macon. It was while working on his land that he found a pot containing a huge quantity of Roman coins. There were copper, bronze and alloy coins. The whole treasure weighed over 120 kg and included more than 50,000 coins.

Clément Macq n°6

Not many people know that Clément Macq invented barbed wire in Momignies in 1873. A butcher by profession, he reared and fattened his own stock. It was this that gave him the brilliant idea of making fencing made from smooth wire more effective by adding barbs.

Toussaint Dohy n°7

This accommodation takes after its name of Toussaint Dohy: small, warm and friendly, and open to the outside world. It warms both heart and body, not by songs but by a good fire in its hearth. In fact, Toussaint Dohy is known throughout the Fagnes and Thierache region for his very real gift of improvisation.

Anne Poschet n°8

This accommodation bears the name of one of the daughters of Nicaise Poschet and Jacqueline Dumoustier. Anne Gérard Poschet was born in Macon on 7 August 1630. It was through her that the Poschet estate passed to the Lespine family because on 5 April 1656 in Macon, she married Charles de Lespine, squire and lieutenant governor of Mariembourg.

Comte Nicolas Louis de Lespine n°9

In the main body of the house, this cottage is a favourite for its charm, arrangement and character. Young or not so young, you will feel you are part of a dream as you sleep in the tower under the ogival rather than decorated vaulting.

Philippe de Lalis n°10

Forge-Philippe owes its name to master blacksmith Philippe de Lalis who in 1549 had a forge in the Wartoise, still known as Fourneau Philippe. On 14 February 1619, his son Charles de Lalis, acting on behalf of his mother, sold it to Nicaise Poschet. The purchase was completed on 30 June 1628 by that of the Forge estang et huisines, together named Forge Philippe.

Englebert Colinet n°11

Englebert Collinet, master glass maker, and member of the family owning the glass furnaces installed close to the river Le Surginet, received Charles-Quint and his son Philippe in 1549 for a visit to his premises.

Justin Gillet n°12

After the sale of the Château-Ferme to the lawyer Laisné in 1749, the property was split into three parts. The main building and the outbuildings served as an inn and the workshops were split between a clog makers and a weavers shop. Justin Gillet worked in the clog makers.

Placide Février n°13

The oldest known brewery in Momignies territory dates from 1660: it was next to the presbytery which had a hop field. There wasnt another one until the one founded in 1825 by Placide Février. This former soldier in the Imperial Army, came to live in Momignies after the battle of Waterloo and founded this famous brewery.

Joseph Lernoux n°14

Stocking making first came to the village of Macon from France in about 1750. The craftsmen spun their own wool from the regions sheep. This supplied the weaving industry and the wool fabric obtained was then cut up to be made into stockings, birettas, slippers, etc. Joseph Lernoux knitted and sold his own goods travelling around on foot or on a mule.

Nicaise Poschet n°1

In the main body of the house, this accommodation will delight you with its many traces of the past. Warm and comfortable, it will welcome you to the heart of our beautiful region for your holidays and to find rest and recharge your batteries.

Le Château Ferme

This cottage is composed of 13 different apartments but forms a group called Macon chateau-farmhouse. This simple but charming place has not all been available for hire up to now. This group of apartments is perfectly suitable for family celebrations, weddings or reunions of former school friends. In addition to the chateau, rooms and a large kitchen can be hired. For further information concerning the options and prices please consult the "owner's information".

Ensemble Mayeurs et Eschevins

This "Ensemble Mayeur et Eschevins" group is composed of 7 apartments in Macon chateau-farmhouse. It?s a pleasant place for a family reunion or business meeting, where everyone can have their own privacy in their apartment or ?private? room. The whole of this part of the building is reserved for you while the other part of the chateau can also be hired but completely independently. Comfortable and warm, it welcomes you into the heart of this beautiful region for your holidays, to rest or recharge your batteries both for family reunions or business meetings. In fact it is possible to hire the "Mayeur et Eschevins" room on the ground floor (room with a kitchen and Wi-Fi connection). For further information concerning the equipment available and prices please consult the "owner's information".

Ensemble Mahain

This "Ensemble Mahain" group is composed of 5 apartments in Macon chateau-farmhouse. It?s a pleasant place for a family reunion or business meeting, where everyone can have their own privacy in their apartment or ?private? room. The whole of this part of the building is reserved for you while the other part of the chateau can also be hired but completely independently. Comfortable and warm, it welcomes you into the heart of this beautiful region for your holidays, to rest or recharge your batteries both for family reunions or business meetings. In fact, it is possible to hire the "Mahain" room on the second floor (room without a kitchen and with an Internet connection). For further information concerning the equipment available and prices please consult the "owner's information".