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Annevoie château, beside its water gardensJmh2o · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Namur

The water gardens of Annevoie

Gardens · 1 h 30 · €12 · fountains without pumps for 260 years · late March to mid-November · 20 km from Namur

InformationFrom €12 person
From
€12 person
Duration
1 h 30
Season
From 28 March to 11 November 2026, every day from 9:30 to 17:30, last entry at 16:00
Who it's for
All ages; gravel paths suitable for pushchairs

In Annevoie, in the Meuse valley between Namur and Dinant, a château has 18th-century gardens where the water moves by itself: cascades, jets and ponds have worked for 260 years without machines, using only the slope of the land. They mix French, Italian and English garden styles, and take an hour and a half to walk around.

Season and price

They open from 28 March to 11 November 2026, every day from 9:30 to 17:30, with last entry at 16:00; admission costs €12 and online booking is optional. The Bocow brasserie is on the grounds.

Getting there

By car, about 20 km from Namur along the bank of the Meuse. By train, the Brussels–Dinant line to Godinne and a 20-minute walk; or on the TEC 21 bus from Namur to Maredsous.

Frequently asked questions

When do the Annevoie gardens open?

From late March to mid-November, every day.

How much is admission?

€12 per person.

Can you go without a car?

Yes: train to Godinne and a 20-minute walk, or the TEC 21 bus from Namur.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

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What to order: seafood from the oyster bar or the autumn game from the brasserie menu

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