What to do · Dinant
The collegiate church, the Saxophone Bridge and Monsieur Sax's house
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; the Sax house is open every day from 9:00 to 19:00
- Who it's for
- All ages
- With a dog
- On a lead, in the street and on the bridge; not inside the church
The Gothic collegiate church of Notre-Dame, with its bulb-shaped belfry pressed against the rock of the citadel, is the image of Dinant. Opposite, the Charles de Gaulle bridge crosses the Meuse decorated with giant saxophones painted with the flags of the countries of Europe: Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born here in 1814.
Monsieur Sax's house
At 37 rue Sax, on the site of his birthplace, there is a small interpretation centre about the inventor and his instrument, self-guided and free every day from 9:00 to 19:00. In front, a statue of Sax sitting on a bench waits for you to take your photo.
Tips
- The classic photo From the other side of the bridge, with the collegiate church, the rock and the citadel lined up.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything to enter the Sax house?
No, it is free and open every day.
Why are there saxophones on the bridge?
Because Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born in Dinant.
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