Namur

Only a short distance from Brussels, Namur, the capital of Wallonia, is increasingly attracting attention. Around the city, a whole region of great charm is opening up to the world. Easily reached by road, air, rail or waterway, Namur keeps its heart for pedestrians.

Anyone who has stopped in Namur at one time or another, keeps a pleasant recollection of its beauty. Consider the languor of the River Meuse, the round bulges of the Condroz, the peals of laughter ringing through the valleys, and the rustle of the wheat rocked by the Hesbaye. The villages are in tune with this harmony and even the towns, besides the beauty of their monuments and places of interest, have managed to preserve that gentle way of life that makes it worth living.

The citizens of Namur mean to inspire and create. From the cinema to choir singing, including poetry, the saxophone, fairground arts, the guitar and even laughter: a dozen internationally renowned festivals have sprung up in the area. For more see Namur Highlights.

Namur Highlights
Namur Citadel This is one of the most impressive fortified towns in Europe. You can visit by tourist train or on foot with a guide, you can penetrate the mystery of one of the biggest underground networks ever built by man, dubbed the "termites'nestof Europe"by Napoleon.
Felicien Rops Museum Situated in the center of Old Namur in a 19th century residence, the museum displays its collection in a fully renovated setting. The permanent exhibition offers a complete look into the works of Rops including lithography and engravings.
Museum of Ancient Namur Arts Situated in an 18th century patrician house, the museum presents medieval and renaissance collections including paintings, sculptures, silver, glass and embroideries.
Restaurants In Namur you can also find great places to eat and taste the finest gastronomy in Belgium. Here is some of the best restaurants in town: Le Castel Le D'Arville La Petite Fugue Le Patanthrope Le Temps des Cerises