The old stone church
The oldest church of the village, built with the stones of the mountain, where the feasts of Yahchouch begin.
Yahchouch sits on the green slopes of Keserwan, in the heart of Mount Lebanon, where the coast of Jounieh rises towards the high mountains. Narrow roads wind between stone houses with red-tile roofs, oak and pine woods, and terraces planted over generations with olive trees, vines and fruit trees.
Life in the village follows the seasons: the summer brings back the families who live in Beirut and abroad, the feasts of the churches gather everyone on the square, and the autumn is the time of the harvest. This website keeps the story of the village and of the Barakat family alive, and brings the people of Yahchouch together, wherever they live.
A village is not only a place on the map; it is the people who keep coming back to it.
~40 minfrom Beirut by car
8landmarks to discover
6generations in the family tree
4seasons of feasts and harvests
Discover
Landmarks & places
The monastery on the hill
A place of silence and prayer overlooking the valleys of Keserwan.
The oak forest trail
A shaded path through oak and pine woods, ideal for family walks.
The village spring
Fresh water where generations filled their jars, still a meeting place in summer.
The old family house
A traditional Lebanese house with stone walls, arches and an outside stairway.
The olive groves
Terraces of old olive trees, harvested together every autumn.
Location
How to reach Yahchouch
Yahchouch is in the Keserwan district, about 40 minutes by car from Beirut. From the Jounieh highway, take the road up towards the Keserwan mountains and follow the signs to Yahchouch.
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Yahchouch, Keserwan, Mount Lebanon
Directions
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Upcoming events
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Sports & outdoors
Autumn hike on the forest trail
NGO activity
Clean-up of the village paths
Religious