The first stopping point will be at the Citadel of Namur. Listed as a Walloon heritage site, the visit to the Citadel starts with the famous Esplanade and the sumptuous Castle of the Counts. Moreover, a Median allows visitors to discover a fortress full of surprises. Nature lovers will be impressed by the divine green ►
The first stopping point will be at the Citadel of Namur. Listed as a Walloon heritage site, the visit to the Citadel starts with the famous Esplanade and the sumptuous Castle of the Counts. Moreover, a Median allows visitors to discover a fortress full of surprises. Nature lovers will be impressed by the divine green spaces of the Citadel.
In the old town of Namur, monuments and exquisite buildings have pride of place: the Belfry, the Angel's Square, the Provincial Palace, and the Market Square take the lead here. A little further on, fans of the Baroque style and the paintings of Antoine Van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens and Jacques Nicolaï will be delighted to visit the Saint-Aubain Cathedral. There is also the Musée des Arts Anciens du Namurois, where tourists can dive into art history collections. The Trésor d'Oignies and a splendid collection of paintings by Henri Bles in the 16th century are available here.
As for partygoers, they should head to the Esperanzah festival. Every year at the beginning of August, this Festival is organized in the Abbey of Floreffe to promote sharing, fraternity and tolerance. For those who want more parties, the third Sunday in September is the best time to visit Namur. Walloons commemorate the Belgian Revolution 1830 with activities, folklore parades and numerous concerts.
Furthermore, nature enthusiasts can try a two-hour excursion on the cruise on the Meuse. For more originality, a night on a barge moored at the quays of the Meuse is also possible. In Namur, travelers looking for fun and unusual activities to discover the capital can borrow the rickshaws from the Tourist Office.
In Namur, some people's olfactory senses will also be stimulated by visiting the Guy Delforge perfumery workshop. It is an unusual and surprising experience to give a try. ◄
