Once on the brink of ruin, La Blanche Maison has been lovingly restored by its owner, Gilles Pirlot de Corbion. Today, it stands as a beautiful testament to the past. Each room has been carefully furnished and decorated with period objects, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience rural traditions firsthand.

PRESENTATION

Built in 1767, La Blanche Maison falls under the category of “independent and refined farmhouses,” where the living quarters are separated from the agricultural buildings.

Its layout follows a balanced “double-depth” plan, with a central hallway dividing the space. To the left are the kitchen and the “room behind the hearth,” where daily life took place. To the right, the more elegant “best room” was used for hosting guests and showing the family’s social status. 

The furnishings reflect the 18th-century pursuit of comfort and refinement. Contrary to popular belief, Ardennes furniture was not always rustic. Many of the pieces in this house are finely carved, demonstrating the skill of local artisans. Remarkably, the names of many of the cabinetmakers responsible for these works are known.