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Venice is about as touristy as it gets, but I’ve stumbled into a town that’s literally preserved for tourism. Touted as the world’s smallest town, Durbuy makes a perfect weekend getaway or sleepy honeymoon spot.
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When I first drive through this town, my immediate impression is that it’s like a backlot of a movie studio or an amusement park built by Disney.Â
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There is the requisite chateau surrounded by a charming village…
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and in this case there is a wonderful topiary park at the base of the hill, along a rambling river…
In fact, this topiary park boasts some 250 topiaries of all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately the park is closed for the winter so I can only take exterior shots.
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As I stroll through the old town center, there are numerous hotels and B&Bs…
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and an endless number of restaurants and boutiques…
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In fact, it seems that there are only hotels, restaurants and boutiques in this extremely clean town. It’s truly enchanting.
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Granted Durbuy is not picture perfect like Bruges and probably doesn’t offer too much beyond a romantic escape (though just outside of the village are numerous tour operators for kayaking and other outdoors activities for the summer crowds), it is still a sweet little spot in Belgium. Good things do come in little packages.
This is one of my favorite places so far. Looks so beautiful and enchanting. I would love it here!