Namur - Belgium
Namur - Belgium
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Option AFrontb eL GiU Mfrom <strong>Namur</strong> to BastogneLess than 1 hour by train from Brussels you can forget the fast-paced bustle of the city andkick back in the countryside. From art to history buffs, hikers and bikers to backpackers or simply curioustravelers looking to get away from it all, French-speaking <strong>Belgium</strong>, Wallonia is an affordableescape for food, culture and fun… it will definitely surprise you!BELGIAN TOURIST OFFICE CALL 212.758.8130 OR VISIT WWW.VISITBELGIUM.COM
y o u r t r a v e l t h e r a p y s t a r t s i nOption BFrontb eL GiU Mfrom <strong>Namur</strong> to Bastognetake a fun, relaxing trip through the fabulous towns of French-speaking <strong>Belgium</strong>.Less than 1 hour by train from Brussels you can forget the fast-paced bustle of the city and kick backin the countryside. From art to history buffs, hikers and bikers to backpackers or simply curious travelerslooking to get away from it all, French-speaking <strong>Belgium</strong>, Wallonia is an affordable escape for food,culture and fun… it will definitely surprise you!BELGIAN TOURIST OFFICE CALL 212.758.8130 OR VISIT WWW.VISITBELGIUM.COM
NAMURFirst stop:You can forget the fast-paced bustle of the city and kick backin the countryside, starting with the historical city of <strong>Namur</strong>.NAMUROnly 40 minutes by car or train from Brussels, discovercharming <strong>Namur</strong>, a romantic city on the River Meuse,perfect for a quick getaway from city life. Capital ofFrench-speaking <strong>Belgium</strong>, <strong>Namur</strong> is a college town,chock full of historical sites, great food, cool shoppingand fun things to do. www.namur.bewhat to doA REAL Citadel: With origins around the 10th century, <strong>Namur</strong>was a fortress city built around a citadel. Guided tours available.www.citadelle.namur.beEclectic Museums: The art lover just has to visit the FelicienRops museum to view his eccentric collection.www.ciger.be/rops.Shopping on Brussels Street and Fer streetwww.tourisme-et-tradition.beLE Sanglier des Ardenneswww.sanglier-des-ardennes.bealso Flea markets on the weekends!For a complete listing of other museums:www.paysdesvallees.be/paysdesvallees-en/Where to StayLes Tanneurs de <strong>Namur</strong>: Charming hotelwww.lestanneurs.comLa Classe: Once a school, now converted farmhousewww.laclasse.beLe Chateau de <strong>Namur</strong>: Panoramic views of Meuse valleywww.chateaudenamur.comLes jardins de la Molignée: Hotel-restaurantwww.jardins.molignee.com/en_home-home.phpFerme du Quartier: Renovated farmhousewww.la-carte.net/la-carte/db/namur/fermeduquartierMoulin des Ramiers: On a streamwww.lemoulindesramiers.beFrom hotels andclassic B&B’s to farmor castle stays,accommodations in andaround <strong>Namur</strong> reflectthe classic Europeancountryside with arelaxing atmosphere.Moulin de Daverdisse: Located in Haute Lessewww.daverdisse.comHostellerie Gilain: Dinanthttp://www.hostelleriegilain.com/Hotel Le Monnier: Lavaux-Saint-Annewww.lemonnier.beNew Hotel De Lives: A Best Westernwww.newhoteldelives.comHôtel Beau Séjour: Villers-sur-Lessewww.lebeausejour.beLa Malle-Poste: 17th century, in Rochefortwww.lamalleposte.beLeondaro Hotel: Good value hotelwww.leonardo-hotels.com/<strong>Namur</strong>_HotelLe Chateau d’Hassonville: Beautiful 17th century castleturned hotelwww.hassonville.beQuartier Latin Hotel: www.quartier-latin.beLes Duves: A contemporary-styled GuesthouseVilla Gracia: Castle/hotel with 8 elegant roomshttp://home.scarlet.be/~castels/indexeng.htmlFor other accommodations in the province of <strong>Namur</strong>:www.visitbelgium.com/accommodations.htm#bandbmany hotels have gourmet restaurants, check website for more information
NAMURWhere to eat and Drink<strong>Namur</strong> and its surroundings is an oasis for foodies from cheap eats tosophisticated cuisine, these restaurants and cafés are sure to impress anykind of traveler:L’essential: A two-michelin starred restaurant in Templouxwww.sensum.be/en/resto/show/l-essentiel?TemplouxL’air du temps: one Michelin starred restaurant, Frenchcuisine with an original twistwww.airdutemps.beCuisine Moi: trendy, michelin-starred restaurantwww.cuisinemoi.beL’Espièglerie: Les Tanneurs, offers sophisticated cuisine.www.tanneurs.com/2_espieglerie.htmLa Petite Fugue: Modern style and classic cuisinewww.lapetitefugue.beLe Grill des Tanneurs: with steaks and other grilledmeats, perfect for a laid back lunch or dinner, without all the fusswww.tanneurs.comLa Plage d’Amée: Jambes, great for a romantic eveningwww.laplagedamee.beChâteau de <strong>Namur</strong>: decor dates back to 1755, seasonalmenu, great Belgian specialties in picturesque environmentwww.chateaudenamur.beCasino Club: next to the River Meuse, restaurant and discothequeon weekends.www.casinoclubnamur.beFenêtre sur cour: exceptional décor, a favoritewww.fenetresurcour.beLa Meunerie: Translated as « The Mill of Hastière », this restaurantin Hastière-Lavaux (a few miles from Dinant) is an elegantrestaurant and also cooking school.www.meunerie.beLe D’arville: Situated in Wepion, offers delicious, affordablecuisine in an elegant setting.www.ledarville.beOther casual restaurants to try in <strong>Namur</strong>:La Brasserie Henrywww.resto.be/ware/details.jsp?businessid=1872Le Peanutwww.resto.be/ware/details.jsp?businessid=5924Villeroywww.resto.be/ware/details.jsp?businessid=40640&lg=ENLa Maison des desserts: Pastries and baked goods.www.resto.be/ware/details.jsp?businessid=37260L’Etna: For Pizza.www.resto.be/ware/details.jsp?businessid=34840You might not be in Brussels anymore, but nightlife in <strong>Namur</strong> is still happening,check out these lounge/bars for after hours fun:Le Piano Bar: www.lepianobar.beCaprice d’Ambiance: www.capriced’ambiance.beExterieur Nuit: www.exterieurnuit.beFriends: www.friendsworld.be/frame.htmlFagnolles Castle: www.fagnolles.beTake a short visit to Dinant- it’s full ofsax appeal!The birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, alsohappens to be a beautiful town along the river right next to <strong>Namur</strong>.Visit the 16th century citadel and the Leffe museum.www.forteressesetchateaux.be/xml/index_hmd_en.html
IMAGE HEREIMAGE HEREDURBUYSecond Stop:DURBUYA great stop en route to Bastogne is Durbuy, the smallesttown in Europe. Durbuy is a quaint village with cool restaurantsand B&Bs, perfect for a day trip or an overnight. With acastle and cobblestoned streets, you can stroll the streetsor take a horse-drawn carriage. Be sure to take a picture infront of the Chateau d’Ursel. www.durbuyinfo.beIMAGE HEREWhat to doAntiques: Jean-Paul De Coster’s Antiques,Rue des RecollectinesGolf de Durbuy: with restaurant, pro shop and barwww.golfinfo.beDurbuy Adventure: For the adventurouswww.durbuyadventure.comFor specificially hiking:www.randos.beBrasserie La Marckloff: For the beer loverusers.belgacom.net/Durbuy/Marckloff/biere_artisanaleHomemade Jam: Confiturerie Saint-Amour,13 Rue St. Amour,you can also see how they make jam, too!Topiary park: A unique collection of sculpted box trees,with more than 250 figures.www.topiairesdurbuy.be/indexan.htmlRadhadesh: A spiritual communitywww.radhadesh.comFor information on other attractions: www.durbuyinfo.comwhere to STAYLe Sanglier des Ardennes: offering golf packageswww.sanglier-des-ardennes.beLe clos des recollets: located in “Old Durbuy”www.closdesrecollets.beJean de Bohème: A charming hotel in the center of Durbuywww.jean-de-boheme.be/ukhotel.phpHotel-Restaurant Coté Cour: in center of DurbuyHotel La Calèche: hotel/restaurant with 13 roomswww.lacalenche.beHostellerie Inzepre: rooms overlooking gardenwww.inzepre.be/oude_site_fr_eng/start_eng2.htmLa balade des gnomes: Bio-organic house with roomsmodeled after fairytaleswww.labaladedesgnomes.beAu milieu de nulle part: A mixture of rustic and trendywww.aumilieudenullepart.comHotel Victoria: A restored 17th century housewww.hotel-victoria.beLe Saint-Amour: Trendy boutique hotelwww.saintamour.beLe Temps d’une Reve: chalet-style B&B with gardenTropical Hotel: a very “green” settingwww.tropical-hotel.bewhere to EATLa gargouille: www.lagargouille.beLa GargoteLa Canette: www.lacanette.beL’Escale
SPA & LIEGETHIRD Stop:SPA & LIEGESpa, the mother of all spas, is the place to kick back andrelax. You can visit the Roman baths and mineral springs andtreat yourself to a deep tissue massage or other therapies atone of the many spas in the town. Liege, just 50 minutesfrom Spa, is a cultural city famous for great museums, hoppingnightlife and its new rail station built by famous, Spanisharchitect, Santiago Calatrava.What to doLocated around spaLocated around liegeVisit the Oldest Casino in the world: built in 1763http://www.casinodespa.comCatch a real Formula One race: The Formula Onerace takes place on the Spa-Francorchamps track annually.www.visitbelgium.com/Spa_Francorchamps.htmThe roman bathsStavelot Abbeywww.abbayedestavelot.be/hp/en/Grand Curtius Museum Complex:www.grandcurtiusliege.bePalace of the Prince Bishops:http://www.visitbelgium.com/liege.htmChurch of St. Jacques: gothic architecturehttp://www.visitbelgium.com/liege.htmLa Batte: vendors commandeer the wharves of the river Meusehttp://www.visitbelgium.com/liege.htmWhere to Stay in the Spa and Liege AreasLe Manoir de Lebioles: golf packages availablewww.manoirdelebioles.comRadisson SAS Palace and Balmoral Hotels:in the heart of the City and the forests of the Ardenneswww.radissonsas.comDorint Spa-Balmoral: overlooking Lake Warfaazwww.dorintspa.be.La Vigie: B&B built in 1900, offers aromatherapy treatmentsBedford HotelCrowne Plaza: Projected opening in the fall of 2009Husa de la Couronnehttp://www.hotelhusadelacouronne.be/en/Holiday InnHostellerie St. RochLa Chamboise: B&B with massage and relaxation packagesHostellerie Lafarque: tradition and modernitywww.hostellerie-lafarque.comChateau des thermes: leave stress behindwww.chateaudesthermes.beBoutique Hotel Dufays: converted family homewhere to EAT around spa and liegeLa Brasserie de Grand Maur: in the heart of Spawww.legrandmaur.comLe Bouchon Gourmand: exotic meats in Jalhaywww.bouchon-gourmand.beMaison Fagnes: a specialty lobster restaurant in Jalhaywww.maisonfagnes.beAs Ouheswww.as-ouhes.beLe bistrot d’en facewww.lebistrotdenface.beTchantches et Nanessewww.taverne-tchantches.be
IMAGE HEREIMAGE HEREBASTOGNE & WWIILAST STOP:BASTOGNE & WWII SITESThis year marks the 65th Anniversary of the Battle of theBulge and, in Bastogne, visitors can join the year longcommemoration of the historic event. Full of historicattractions, travelers to Bastogne can also enjoy the naturalsurroundings of the Ardennes and visit the breweries, castlesand gardens that Southern <strong>Belgium</strong> is famous for!What to doThe Mardasson Memorial: A tribute from the Belgian population as a whole to the American nation, its construction cameabout thanks to an initiative of the Belgian American Association set up in 1945 and consisting of various Belgian dignitaries who wishedto perpetuate the memory of those brave American youths who fell on our soil.www.bastogne.be/60eme/eng/memorial_eng.htmBattle of the Bulge Museum: Next to Mardasson Memorialwww.batarden.be/defo_en.htmExhibition: “I was 20 in ’45 in Bastogne”: Within the context of the sixty-fifth anniversary of the famous Battle of the Ardennes, theorganizers are proposing an exhibition focused on memories.where to stayAuberge La Grande Cure: B&B in Marcourtwww.lagrandecure.beHotel Collin: modern and comfortable hotel in the citycenter www.hotel-collin.comHotel Leo: serves breakfast buffet and offers spacious roomswww.hotel-leo.comHotel du Commerce: Located in Houfflaizewww.hotelducommerce.beHotel des Postes: Also in Houfflaizewww.hotelducommerce.beLes Ardillières de Pont d’Oye: with jacuzzi and saunawww.lesforges.be/uk/0.aspLe Chalet: In Roche-en-Ardenne, a rustic, family atmospherewww.lechaletlaroche.com/indexuk.phpHostellerie La Claire Fontaine: located inLa Roche-en-Ardenne, overlooking a park and Ourthe valleywww.clairefontaine.be/ENGLinchet: An atypical villa in La Rochehttp://users.skynet.be/linchet/page4.htmlHotel Moulin de la Strument: A hotel with eightrooms and a private restaurantwww.strument.beL’Amandier: A best western hotel of the Ardennes, in libramontwww.lamandier.bewhere to eatCollin: Grilled and slow-cooked dishes are served in a pre-1940s-style brasserie décor. When in season, sauerkrauts andmussels are on the menuwww.hotel-collin.comWagon Léo: Shaped like an old dining car, this restaurantoffer classic Belgian dishes with no frills,www.hotel-bastogne.be/en/presentationAu Coin Fleuri: a small family establishment with a neorusticsetting. Bourgeois dishes with lunch menus and a menuserved for an entire table.
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