Famenne (French: [famɛn]; Walloon: Fåmene [fɑːmɛn]) is a natural region in Wallonia (southern Belgium).
[2] In the first medieval mentions, the Famenne is spelled in Latin in forms with an "l", for example Falmenna.
Famenne is traversed by the Calestienne, a band of limestone resulting in calcium-rich soil and a corresponding concentration of calcicole plants.
The rivers Lesse and Lomme cross the Calestienne, forming substantial cave systems.
The agriculture and forestry sectors are the main sources of employment in the region, although tourism also plays an important role.