[2025 Dinant Attraction] Travel Guide for Notre Dame de Dinant (Updated May)

The scenery here has already surpassed Bruges and Ghent in my mind (of course, Bruges and Ghent are also very beautiful). But the beauty of Dinant is the beauty of the French-speaking region, which is somewhat different from the scenery of the Dutch-speaking region. Dinant is a small town on the Meuse River in the French-speaking southern part of Belgium. From Namur, take a small train all the way south, and the scenery along the way is of water towns until you approach the border between Belgium and France. The buildings in Dinant are mainly in medieval style. P2 is the landmark of Dinant, the Gothic-style Notre-Dame Church. According to the information, the Notre-Dame Church was built in the 13th century and is a surviving medieval building.

The town of Dinant is located in the Namur province of the Walloon region in Belgium. The town is situated on the edge of a steep plateau, with the entire city built along both banks of the Meuse River. Historically, Dinant was famous for its metal crafts and is also known as the hometown of the saxophone. In his travel notes on Belgium, Victor Hugo described the border town of Dinant as a 'picturesque city.' The most attractive sights in Dinant are the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and the Dinant Citadel. The Collegiate Church of Our Lady was rebuilt in the 13th century and stands on the banks of the Meuse River, serving as a landmark of Dinant. The Dinant Citadel is located on a 100-meter-high cliff beside the Meuse River. The castle was built in 1051 and rebuilt in the 19th century. From the highest point of the citadel, one can overlook the entire city of Dinant. In the Middle Ages, Dinant was known for its brass production, and you can see many metal products here, such as the statue of Charles de Gaulle at the Dinant Bridge. Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born here. Besides the picturesque scenery, Dinant is also known as the land of the saxophone. In Dinant, the influence of the saxophone and Adolphe Sax can be seen everywhere. Colorful saxophone models stand on both sides of the Charles de Gaulle Bridge in the city center. The birthplace of Adolphe Sax, the 'Maison de Sax,' is located on Sax Street and has now become a small museum that records the 'Sax story' of the town of Dinant.

#familytrips2024 #vianasjourney Known for it’s pear shaped bell tower, this catholic church located just below the Citadel of Dinant. The entrance is located on the left side with small door into the church. Entrance did not require any fee but you may give donations especially to light up candles (it can be found in the church itself). Inside the church shows 4 corners occupied with 3 corners for sitting and the other corner is the main altar. In the middle itself built a slightly higher (with small stairs) pedestal for the preacher, it built so everyone able to see. While in the city, take the chance to visit, especially if you have extra time.

#fallingseason Really good place and good choice to come and see the historic place from ww1 museum. Not much tourist here.