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Let’s take a quick detour in your visit to briefly introduce other points of interest that couldn’t be included in this itinerary. More than just a lovely place for walks in the Walloon capital, the citadel is above all a living symbol of historical and tourist pride. To fully experience it, head to the Terra Nova Visitor Center, where 2,000 years of Namur’s urban and military history await you.

While there, don’t miss the guided tour of the 450 meters of underground galleries for a truly immersive journey into the monument’s depths and its past adventures. If the walk to the top feels daunting, consider taking a 3-4 minute cable car ride, floating between earth and sky. In one of the citadel’s old military forts, you can also visit the Guy Delforge perfumery.

In this incredible setting, the award-winning perfumer welcomes you into his workshop filled with aromas of fruits, flowers, woods, and spices. It’s a moment rich in expertise, with the chance to leave with a scent perfectly suited to you. Back in the old town, be sure to visit the Museum of Decorative Arts for its rich artistic collection and the Félicien Rops Museum, which highlights the work of this provocative 19th-century Namur artist.

For a relaxing way to discover Namur and its surroundings, consider a cruise on the Meuse River. Various excursions are offered, some with meals on board, others taking you further to charming nearby towns. Like its neighbor the Netherlands, Belgium is best explored at the leisurely pace of a bike.

Follow the RAVeL cycling network to explore the surrounding countryside safely. The route follows the Meuse River, passing through idyllic landscapes and picturesque villages. One of the most popular visits in the Meuse Valley, just 20 minutes from Namur, is the Annevoie Gardens.

Listed as a Major Heritage Site of Wallonia, they are Belgium’s only “water gardens,” with ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and basins centered around water. A calm and peaceful place. If you enjoy nature, geology, and archaeology, the Furfooz Nature Reserve ticks all the boxes!

The Leysse River has carved caves and caverns over time, inhabited since prehistoric times. The plateau was occupied up to the medieval era and offers various ruins, including Roman baths reconstructed in 1958, which are worth a visit. For elegant 15th-century architecture, don’t miss the stunning Jehay Castle, about 30 minutes from Namur.

Famous for its checkerboard façade alternating white and gray stones, the castle is one of the must-see cultural sites in the Liège province, listed as exceptional heritage of Wallonia. With all this, you’ll have plenty to do if you decide to stay longer in the region.