# A weekend in Dinant and the Lesse valley, an hour and a half from Brussels One day for Dinant, with the citadel, Sax's house and a cruise on the Meuse, and another for kayaking down the Lesse. One night beside the river, an hour and a half from Brussels. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/dinant/itineraries/weekend-in-the-lesse-valley · Revisado: 2026-11-12 Dónde: Dinant Dinant in a day from Brussels forces you to choose between the town and the river. With one night you don't need to: on Saturday you see the citadel, the collegiate church and the Meuse by boat; on Sunday you kayak down the Lesse in the morning, with the river still calm, and return to Brussels in the afternoon. It is the easiest nature getaway from the capital. ## What does it cost? WhatHow muchNote Citadel€15€13 for ages 4 to 12 Citadel with cruise€25€20 children Double kayak Gendron–Anseremme€31–33.50With or without shuttle Hotel Aquatel, breakfast€14€10 under-12s ## Where to stay? The Hôtel Aquatel, run by Dinant Evasion, at Anseremme, has doubles with a balcony and family rooms for five, admits small dogs and is next to the kayak base. If you prefer the centre, the ibis Dinant Centre, beside the Meuse, with a terrace over the river. ## Where to eat? La Broche, on the Rue Grande, Friday to Monday at lunchtime. On the kayak, a picnic: they give you a bucket for the food and the rubbish. ## El plan ### Saturday · 08:30 · Train or car to Dinant About an hour and a half, via Namur or on the E411. ### Saturday · 10:30 · The citadel With the combined ticket that includes the cruise. The cable car is closed: go up the stairs or by car along the top. ### Saturday · 12:30 · Lunch at La Broche A market menu at €33 on the Rue Grande; open on Saturday. ### Saturday · 14:30 · Collegiate church, bridge and Sax's house All free, beside the river. ### Saturday · 15:30 · Cruise on the Meuse Forty-five minutes to Anseremme, passing the Bayard rock. ### Saturday · 18:00 · Night at the Aquatel At Anseremme, beside the Lesse and the end of the kayak run. ### Sunday · 09:30 · Kayak on the Lesse Train or shuttle to Gendron and a 12 km descent with Dinant Evasion, beneath the Walzin castle. Hot showers on arrival. ### Sunday · 13:00 · Picnic and return Along the bank of the Meuse to Dinant and train to Brussels. ## Un consejo más Book the kayak when you book the hotel: in summer the morning slots sell out. ## Cuándo no ir Going from November to March with the idea of paddling: there is no kayaking or cruises. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How much does the weekend in Dinant cost? With train, hotel, citadel, cruise, kayak and meals, between €170 and €260 per person. ### Can children go kayaking? From age 5, depending on the water level, with a life jacket. ### Do you need a car? No: the train reaches Dinant, Gendron and Anseremme. By car you save time. ## Dónde dormir if you're flying - **ibis Dinant Centre**: A chain hotel, simple and well located: on the bank of the Meuse, a few minutes' walk from the centre and the collegiate church, with a terrace over the river. It is the practical bed in Dinant for a night. The rooms and services Standard rooms, some with a view of the Meuse, air conditioning and wifi. The buffet breakfast has hot dishes, charcuterie, cheeses, fruit, crêpes and waffles. The bar serves something to eat at any hour. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, which gives you leeway in the morning. Getting there and parking From Dinant station, about ten minutes' walk crossing the bridge. The hotel has no garage of its own: there is a public car park about 50 metres away. - **Hôtel Aquatel**: The Dinant Evasion hotel is on the banks of the Lesse at Anseremme, about 3.5 km from the centre of Dinant, right where the kayak descent ends. It is simple accommodation designed for families and groups who come to paddle. The rooms Six doubles with balcony and bathroom, six family rooms for up to five people, with a double bed below and three singles on a mezzanine, and an XXL room with 18 beds for groups. The buffet breakfast costs €14 for adults and €10 for under-12s. Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out at 10:00, with flexibility if you ask. Getting there By car, a large free car park with three electric chargers. By train, Anseremme station is less than 150 metres from the base. Small dogs are accepted for €10 a night. ## Dónde dormir without a car - **ibis Dinant Centre**: A chain hotel, simple and well located: on the bank of the Meuse, a few minutes' walk from the centre and the collegiate church, with a terrace over the river. It is the practical bed in Dinant for a night. The rooms and services Standard rooms, some with a view of the Meuse, air conditioning and wifi. The buffet breakfast has hot dishes, charcuterie, cheeses, fruit, crêpes and waffles. The bar serves something to eat at any hour. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, which gives you leeway in the morning. Getting there and parking From Dinant station, about ten minutes' walk crossing the bridge. The hotel has no garage of its own: there is a public car park about 50 metres away. - **Hôtel Aquatel**: The Dinant Evasion hotel is on the banks of the Lesse at Anseremme, about 3.5 km from the centre of Dinant, right where the kayak descent ends. It is simple accommodation designed for families and groups who come to paddle. The rooms Six doubles with balcony and bathroom, six family rooms for up to five people, with a double bed below and three singles on a mezzanine, and an XXL room with 18 beds for groups. The buffet breakfast costs €14 for adults and €10 for under-12s. Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out at 10:00, with flexibility if you ask. Getting there By car, a large free car park with three electric chargers. By train, Anseremme station is less than 150 metres from the base. Small dogs are accepted for €10 a night. ## Dónde dormir if you're driving - **ibis Dinant Centre**: A chain hotel, simple and well located: on the bank of the Meuse, a few minutes' walk from the centre and the collegiate church, with a terrace over the river. It is the practical bed in Dinant for a night. The rooms and services Standard rooms, some with a view of the Meuse, air conditioning and wifi. The buffet breakfast has hot dishes, charcuterie, cheeses, fruit, crêpes and waffles. The bar serves something to eat at any hour. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, which gives you leeway in the morning. Getting there and parking From Dinant station, about ten minutes' walk crossing the bridge. The hotel has no garage of its own: there is a public car park about 50 metres away. - **Hôtel Aquatel**: The Dinant Evasion hotel is on the banks of the Lesse at Anseremme, about 3.5 km from the centre of Dinant, right where the kayak descent ends. It is simple accommodation designed for families and groups who come to paddle. The rooms Six doubles with balcony and bathroom, six family rooms for up to five people, with a double bed below and three singles on a mezzanine, and an XXL room with 18 beds for groups. The buffet breakfast costs €14 for adults and €10 for under-12s. Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out at 10:00, with flexibility if you ask. Getting there By car, a large free car park with three electric chargers. By train, Anseremme station is less than 150 metres from the base. Small dogs are accepted for €10 a night.