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Namur The capital of the Wallonia province in Belgium, Namur offers many options for accommodation, including hotels, pensions and other places to stay for travelers making it their “base-camp” from which to further explore the surrounding valleys, which are famed for their breathtaking beauty.
Positioned smartly upon the River Meuse, Namur has been a focal point of bellicose endeavors throughout history. This is reflected in the fact that the Citadel is one of the most-visited tourist attractions within the city. War has, unfortunately, decimated many of the architectural wonders that existed here. Nevertheless, the extensively preserved architecture of the old city preserves a remarkable French elegance of the 1700’s, and is a perfect backdrop to those who love to stroll aimlessly through cobblestone streets, or languish at an open-air café and take in the sights and sounds.
One of the preferred vehicles for site seeing and getting about the city is the bicycle. Cycling is big for visitors to Namur, and there are plenty of places to rent a bike. If one of those famous Belgian thunderstorms hits, then duck into the Museum of Old Namurois Art, which features a very good collection of Christian art from the Medieval and Renaissance epochs.
Don’t, however, spend more than a day or two touring Namur. Many travelers only take an afternoon, if that. This is because the real advantage to this city is comfortable lodging and easy access to the numerous outdoor activities that draw tourists from all over to the Ardennes. For family vacations to the rivers, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the water holes is ideal, although try to avoid the more crowded weekends. Cave exploring and rock climbing are also popular attractions, as is mountain biking. Much of your equipment can be rented in Namur, and many backpackers find that Namur is an opportune place to meet up with other explorers and plan excursions together out into the countryside. |
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