Dinant Attractions
Dinant is the second largest town in the Belgian region of Condroz and one of the most important tourist centers in the Ardennes. Thanks to its delightful situation in the Upper Meuse valley below precipitous limestone rocks, crowned by a mighty citadel, Dinant has become a very lively tourist resort, especially at weekends when the Meuse is dotted with pleasure boats and canoeists.
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Château de Spontin
The current iteration of the impressive Château de Spontin dates from the 16th C. Of particular note are the fountains in the courtyard dating from the 19th C.
Château de Veves
Not far southwest of Celles stands the Château de Veves, seat of the Lords of Beaufort, a fine 15th C. building with a large keep and smaller side towers with pointed roofs. The rooms are furnished with family heirlooms from various periods.
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Citadel
Dinant's Citadel, located above the town, was built in the early 19th C. Tours showcase a dugout with bullet damage from WW1.
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Rocher Bayard
The Rocher Bayard is a spire of rock that rises above the riverbank and is associated with the legend of Charlemagne.
Abbaye de Leffe
Further north in the suburb of Leffe at the entrance to the rocky cleft Fonds de Leffe is a former Premonstratensian abbey. It was founded in 1152 and suffered during the besieging of Dinant. Only the guest house, prior's house and refectory, all from the 17th and 18th C. remain.
Beauraing, Belgium
(Near Dinant)
Situated 20km/12miles south of Dinant the small town of Beauraing became famous in 1932 and 1933 for several alleged appearances of Mary before five children. These events dominate the character of the town. Various consecrated shrines, the chapel built in 1954 and a large pilgrimage church with over 7,000 seats (1968) are frequented by believers and those seeking cures.
Dinanderie Mecap
The famous medieval art of dinanderies has been revived in recent years and can be observed in the workshop of Dinanderie Mecap.
Falmignoul, Belgium
(Near Dinant)
At Falmignoul, 8km/5miles south of Dinant, center for climbing in the nearby cliffs at FreÌr, there is an interesting bicycle, motorcycle and poster museum (Musée du Cycle et de la Moto et de l'Affiche). Its exhibits range from the 1818 dandy horse to the racing bike on which Eddy Merckx won the Tour de France, old motorcycles and posters from before 1914.
Foy-Notre-Dame, Belgium
(Near Dinant)
Situated almost 10km/6miles east of Dinant Foy-Notre-Dame is a popular place of pilgrimage.
The object of veneration is a miracle-working Madonna figure which was reputedly found in an oak tree in 1609. It is now housed in an outwardly apparently unassuming church but which has a splendid interior: outstanding wood carving and a highly impressive coffered ceiling with 145 biblical scenes, painted in the 17th C. by the Goblet brothers from Dinant.
The object of veneration is a miracle-working Madonna figure which was reputedly found in an oak tree in 1609. It is now housed in an outwardly apparently unassuming church but which has a splendid interior: outstanding wood carving and a highly impressive coffered ceiling with 145 biblical scenes, painted in the 17th C. by the Goblet brothers from Dinant.
Grotte La Merveilleuse
The suburb of Saint-Médard which includes the railroad station and numerous hotels extends along the left bank of the Meuse. West of the bridge, 500m from the railroad station on the Route de Philippeville, is the entrance to the Grotte de Raimpaine ("La Merveilleuse"). The 500m-long cave has beautiful stalactite formations.
Hours
April 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Grotte et Tour de Mont-Fat
A narrow path leads up to the cable way to Mont-Fat. This ascends to the Mont-Fat viewing tower and children's playground. Prehistoric discoveries were made in the Grotte de Mont-Fat; it was a Roman temple to the goddess Diana.
Hours
April 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Parking
Free
Museum of Photography
The Musée de la Photographie is situated directly next to the church at the valley station of the cable railroad up to the citadel. It contains over 300 old cameras and a reconstructed dark room from 1920.
Sorinnes-Dinant - Pont d'Amour Ostrich Farm
A breeding center for Ostriches where visitors can also see emu, rhea and cassowaries.
Pont d'Amour Ostrich Farm
Rue de Davisau 30
B-5503 Sorinnes-Dinant
Belgium
Rue de Davisau 30
B-5503 Sorinnes-Dinant
Belgium
Hours
April 1 to November 8
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Été Mosan Festival
This annual eight-week festival runs from mid-July to mid-September and includes orchestral, choral and chamber concerts and piano recitals. Highlights include a sound and light show that is accompanied by the music of Handel. The various events take place in a number of settings, including the Chateau de Fontaine, as well as local abbeys, churches and even private homes.
