It all starts at the collegiate church of Notre Dame de Dinant. The building is impressive. Built in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, this church is famous today for its bell tower, which, according to Victor Hugo, resembles a huge water pot. In addition, the realistic faces engraved in the hexagonal Roman basin of the ►
It all starts at the collegiate church of Notre Dame de Dinant. The building is impressive. Built in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, this church is famous today for its bell tower, which, according to Victor Hugo, resembles a huge water pot. In addition, the realistic faces engraved in the hexagonal Roman basin of the baptismal font are worth a look.
In Dinant, there is nothing better than going to the Citadel to admire the view of the city. The fortress dominates this place and offers a breathtaking scene to travelers. The ascent on foot is feasible, but there is also the cable car.
Moreover, a detour to Boyard Rock is necessary to experience a completely different atmosphere.
According to the legend surrounding it, the rock is quite peculiar because it is almost forty meters high. Some say that the hooves of a mysterious horse created this crevasse when it saved Renaud de Montauban and his three brothers.
Further on, a unique museum is to be found at the Maison Leffe. It was set up in the chapel of the former convent in Bethlehem and is now a high-end hotel. This spot is interesting for learning more about the abbey's brewing of beer to prevent waterborne diseases such as typhus.
However, this space's hospitality should be especially highlighted. Niners can be tasted by those who wish.
Music lovers' next stop must be Mr. Sax's house, which features the history, career, inventions, and successes of Adolphe Sax, the saxophone inventor.
Next, for those who want to tour a castle, there is the one at Crèvecœur, whose base of a semi-circular tower built around 1430 is still visible. There is also Freyr Castle. Its decoration is exceptional and gives a broader view of an aristocratic house in the seventeenth century. In the gardens surrounding the castle, magic happens when admiring the imposing limestone cliffs on the opposite bank.
Dinant Adventure Park is nearly 20 hectares and very popular for its activities. It offers suspension bridges, rock climbing and arenas for paintball and laser tag enthusiasts. ◄
