Where the Sambre flows into the Meuse lies Namur, the capital of the Namur province in the Wallonia region.. The 110, 500 inhabitants are French-speaking and are considered pronounced gourmets.. Petit Gris «snails» or Biétrumé de Namur «caramel sweets» are the specialties of the city that you should definitely try..

 

The former Celt settlement was first documented in the 7th century.. Among the Merovingians was the first fortress, which over the centuries has been transformed into one of the largest fortresses in Europe.. Nevertheless, the city was often taken and occupied before it was annexed to the Kingdom of Belgium in 1830.. During the two world wars Namur was taken again and destroyed..

Attractions:
• Citadel, Route Merveilleuse,
• Chateau de Namur with its beautiful park, Avenue de l´Ermitage 1
• Félicien Rops Museum, Rue Fumal 12, closed on Mondays
• St. Aubin Cathedral, Place Saint-Aubain

     


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