Villas in Durbuy
Durbuy suits a large group who want a sauna and a garden near the Ourthe and the town that bills itself the world's smallest city. Choice is very small, and you will want a car to get around the municipality's villages.
- Villas
- 2
- From, per week
- £2,012
About Durbuy
Durbuy is a municipality of a dozen villages along the Ourthe, and its old centre has long marketed itself as the smallest city in the world. The claim is a sales line: Belgium's officially smallest city is Mesen. Durbuy was raised to city rank in 1331, and the castle has been home to the Ursel family since 1756. Barvaux, the most populous village, has the railway station. The homes here sleep large groups, and they come with a sauna and a garden.
Is Durbuy right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting a sauna near the Ourthe
- Not for you if
- You need plenty of choice or plan to travel without a car, since options are very few and the villages are spread out.
Near Durbuy
Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
The largest village in Durbuy municipality, on the Ourthe, with a station on the Liège to Marloie line.
La Roche-en-Ardenne
Around half an hour away by car. The bus takes about two hours, with a change at Melreux station, so driving is far simpler.
Getting to Durbuy
Brussels Airport is about 108 km away, roughly an hour and a half by car, and Liège Airport is nearer at under an hour. Trains from Liège reach Barvaux, but a car is the practical choice.
Villas in Durbuy
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4-Bedroom Home, Durbuy
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per nightDurbuy villa holidays: questions answered
Is Durbuy really the smallest city in the world?
No, although the town has long promoted itself that way. Durbuy received city status in 1331, but Belgium's officially recognised smallest city is Mesen.
Can you get to Durbuy by train?
Partly. The nearest station is at Barvaux, inside the municipality, on the Liège to Marloie line. From Brussels Airport you change at Liège-Guillemins and the trip takes well over three hours, so most visitors drive.
Is Durbuy good for a big group?
It can be. The homes here sleep large parties and have a sauna and garden, but choice is very small, so there is little to fall back on if your dates are taken.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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