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What to do · Namur

The tunnels of Namur Citadel, with light and sound

Guided tour · 1 h 30 · 450 m of galleries · €14 · €12 reduced · from age 6 · in French, Dutch or English

InformationFrom €14 adult
From
€14 adult
Duration
1 h 30
Distance
450 m
Season
All year; in winter, on weekdays at 13:00 in English, 14:30 in Dutch and 15:30 in French, with an extra slot at 11:00 at weekends
Who it's for
From age 6; it is cool inside all year round

They say Napoleon called Namur Citadel "the termite mound of Europe" because of its network of galleries. The guided tour covers 450 metres of tunnels with 3D animations, projections and sound effects that tell the story of the sieges and the life of the garrison.

Times and tickets

It leaves from Terra Nova. From November to March, on weekdays at 13:00 (English), 14:30 (Dutch) and 15:30 (French); at weekends and during Belgian school holidays, also at 11:00 in French. From April to June there are more departures, also in English. It costs €14, or €12 reduced; under-6s do not pay, although it is recommended from that age. It is advisable to book online, at the latest the day before. If you go up by cable car, reach the base at least an hour before your slot.

Frequently asked questions

How long are the Namur tunnels?

An hour and a half, with a guide.

Are there tours in Spanish?

No: in French, Dutch or English.

From what age?

Recommended from age 6.

As a familyWith teenagers

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

To eat nearby

The Les Tanneurs hotel, home of L'Espièglerie© Les TanneursA Bib Gourmand in the old tanneries, open seven days a week

L'Espièglerie

Restaurant · Namur · Les Tanneurs · €€€€

What to order: the three-course Espiègle menu at €48

Open every day
A table at the Les Tanneurs hotel© Les TanneursWood-fired grilled meats and a set menu of the day, every day

Le Grill des Tanneurs

Restaurant · Namur · Les Tanneurs · €€€€

What to order: the grilled beef with chips from the Tante Jeanne menu, at €38

Open every day
The glass-walled dining room of the Brasserie du Quai, facing the Meuse© Brasserie du QuaiA brasserie and seafood with views of the Meuse, beside the Luxembourg bridge

Brasserie du Quai

Restaurant · Namur · Meuse bank · €€€€

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

Open for lunch and dinner; the website gives no closing day

To stay nearby

The Royal Snail hotel beside the Meuse© The Royal SnailSpa hotel

The Royal Snail

Beside the Meuse, at the foot of the citadel · Pool, spa and gym · Rooms from €135 a night

Why we like it: A hotel beside the Meuse on the avenue de la Plante, with a pool, spa and its own restaurant; Deluxe River Side rooms from €135 a night.

From €135 / night View details
The junior suite at the Château de Namur© Le Château de NamurHotel

Le Château de Namur

At the top of the citadel · Large free car park · The province's training hotel

Why we like it: A four-star hotel and restaurant at the top of the citadel, among the woods, with free parking and cooking from the hospitality school.

The Les Tanneurs hotel in Namur's tanneries quarter© Les TanneursHotel

Hôtel Les Tanneurs

Fifteen 17th-century houses joined together · 37 different rooms · Two restaurants open daily

Why we like it: A four-star hotel in fifteen 17th-century houses beside the Confluence, with 37 different rooms, from the small to the suite with a sauna.

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