La Ferme aux Chiens is an 18th-century square farm in Bovesse, in the municipality of La Bruyère, northwest of Namur. Organisers can hire three spaces: the Grande Salle of about 600 m², the Petite Salle in a former stable, and a yurt for small working groups. The Grande Salle seats up to 210 guests at tables on the upper floor and takes up to 350 at a cocktail on the ground floor.
Seminars and company events
The farm has a dedicated page for companies. On the ground floor of the Grande Salle, one open space of 200 m² is described as suitable for stands, workshops, concerts and breaks. The upper floor has two rooms for professional events, one of 200 m² and one of 85 m², and seated meals there go up to 210 people. A lift serves the upper floor.
The upper floor is equipped with an overhead projector, a projection screen, wireless microphones, speakers and lighting. Renting the sound equipment is mandatory, and a technical service is available through the partner Anim'Party. For a small team, the yurt is presented as a cozy space to work in a small group or to take a break.
Weddings and receptions
For weddings, the ground floor of the Grande Salle holds ceremonies for up to 220 guests, cocktails for up to 350 and seated meals for up to 150. The upper floor seats up to 210 guests at tables. An optional marquee adds a covered space for ceremonies of up to 150 guests and for cocktails. A flowered inner courtyard, in season, and a garden can both be used for ceremonies and cocktails. The Petite Salle, the farm's former stable, is offered for festive days.
Rooms and capacities
The Grande Salle offers close to 600 m² that can be modulated. Its ground floor is one open area arranged by the client, and the upper floor has the 200 m² and 85 m² rooms. The equipment includes round tables for eight, rectangular tables for six, standing tables, chairs and a service bar with a sink and a fridge. The ground floor has a sound system for dancing. The Petite Salle and the yurt are described on their own pages on the website.
Catering
The venue lets organisers choose any service provider. It takes no commission and charges no corkage fee. The farm also lists partners that share its values: people at the center of the approach, the shortest possible supply chain, quality services and ecological awareness. Using them is a choice, not a requirement.
History and setting
The place is a square farm from the 18th century, with an inner courtyard and a garden. No end time is imposed for the evening, and no extra charge applies after a certain hour, according to the website. The farm is wheelchair accessible and has one toilet adapted for reduced mobility.
Getting there
Two free car parks hold 65 and 100 cars, and coaches can park nearby. By car, the farm is about 5 minutes from the E42 (exit 12) and 10 minutes from the E411 (exit 12). By public transport, Bovesse station is a 15-minute walk away, and bus line 72 stops about 100 meters from the farm.
