Nour always dreamed of a traditional Lebanese House in the mountains… In 2017, she visited the house almost abandoned and inhabited by refugees but something was charming about this place… Olive trees and vines trellises surrounding a stone simple house with a beautiful cellar. In April 2019, Jean, the house owner, in need of money to marry his daughter called back Nour inviting her to buy the house… A sign of the destiny… In August 2019, Nour Bought the house and restored it within almost a year (October 2019-December 2020) willing to open it to visitors, authenticity lovers to experience a peaceful stay in Chabtine village. From overseeing its initial plan, sourcing the house’s unique decoration with her travel souvenirs or local findings as fossils; Nour has been involved every step of the guesthouse development plan, fulfilling her lifelong dream of creating a countryside home.
Dar Nour can organize for you Tours and Hikes upon request Touring & Hiking in rural Batroun can offer so many itineraries and options . Many tracks, programs and tours are available and can be organized with site visits, activities and hikes for half days or full days. All kind of tourism can be found in the area (Wine Tourism, Religious Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Ecotourism….). We guarantee that each one of you will find attractions and experiences that correspond to your interests, priorities and budget. We Can suggest to you some itineraries, experiences and visits but please note that a lot more can be offered! Do not hesitate to contact us to tailormade your stay in the area. Cultural discoveries just few kilometers away from Dar Nour Rachana & Edde: Modern and Medieval Art: Smar Jbeil: A village worth the visit: Kfifane & Jrabta: Benedictions, graces & Miracles: Cultural Routes leading to Dar Nour Gharzouz, Maad, Ain Kfaa, Sghar, Chabtine: Douma, Bcheeleh, Assia, Chabtine Hiking trails around Dar Nour From hard to easy: Mini Hikes in Chabtine: village will invite you to explore the old monastery of SS Serge and Bacchus, go to an area called Bawali’ or enjoy green hills overlooking the area. Go East to Bchaaleh: and explore well blazed and organised trails in the area. Trained local guides are available. Go North to Nahr El Joz area: beautiful trails by the river are to be explored in Kfarhelda, Beit Chlala up to Tannourine Tahta. Go South East to Ghalboun and Bejjeh: where a very active hiking club is organising hikes in the area, Droub Ghalboun. Batroun Wine Route: Towards Dar Nour Discover 8 wineries around Batroun has it own wine route “La Route des Vins du Nord”. The route and wineries include Atibaia, Coteaux de Botrys, Clos de Phoenix, IXSIR Winery, Aurora Winery, Domains Najm, Chateau Sanctus and Batroun Mountains. Visits of wineries and wine tasting experiences can be organised for few hours, half day or a full day.
Rachana & Edde: Modern and Medieval Art: Smar Jbeil: A village worth the visit: Kfifane & Jrabta: Benedictions, graces & Miracles: Gharzouz, Maad, Ain Kfaa, Sghar, Douma, Bcheeleh, Assia Wineries: Najem, IXIR, Atibaya…