A close associate of Bechara El Khoury, Edouard’s political career flourished, and in 1951, he was appointed minister in the Hage Hussein Oueini government, overseeing multiple ministries, including National Education. His success in government inspired him to give back to his village, where he extended roads, developed water canalization systems, established schools, and introduced phone lines, laying the foundation for its modernization. Amidst his dedication to public service, Edouard built his home in Mechmech, where he married Isabelle, a woman of grace and charm. Together, they turned their home into a lively gathering place, hosting grand receptions, festivals, and spirited dabke celebrations.
Beit Noun is a place of memory, of quiet luxury, of air so clean it feels medicinal. Perched at 1200 meters above the sea, the estate often floats above the clouds, quite literally, with views that stretch from cedar forests to the edge of the Mediterranean. It’s a home, part of a larger estate filled with stories and stone paths, where every tree has a name, and every corner is either kissed by sun or cooled by shade. You’ll find 13 rooms, each one singular and serene, with soft linens, mountain light, and the kind of silence you don’t realize you’ve missed until it wraps around you. The reception is discreet, the service is thoughtful, and the rhythm is your own.
1. Monastery of Saint Maroun – Annaya 2. Jbeil (Byblos) 3. Afqa Waterfall 4. Tannourine Cedar Forest 5. Qartaba Village 6. Wine Roads of the Mountains, visit wineries such as: -Aurora Winery – Rachana – Sept Winery – Nehla (Batroun) -Atibaia – Smar Jbeil -Qadisha Valley -Ballou3 Bala3a