"Dinant" Dinant by Martinewezel

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Dinant, a small but famous town in Wallonia, the South and French speaking part of Belgium is not only famous as the home town of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone.

It’s also a cosy little town with lots of charming restaurants and terraces along the river. The citadel, overlooking the town and the river Meuse draws lots of tourists.

However, after my last visit I had the idea that Dinant is becoming past glory. The streets are not very clean. The whole town needs a lick of paint and there are too much pigeons and pigeon remains (!).

Still, the region of Dinant is marvellous. Lots of Middle Aged castles, ruins and interesting things to do and to see.

But… you need a car to get around.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Beautiful location and great fortress
  • Cons:Faded glory perhaps?
  • In a nutshell:Lovely town where Adolphe Sax(saxophone) was born.
  • Last visit to Dinant: Jul 2010
  • Intro Updated Feb 26, 2011
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  • balhannah's Profile Photo
    Mar 7, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    You brought back good memories of a Town my husband and I enjoyed!

  • Greggor58's Profile Photo
    Aug 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    OK...Ive found another place to hang my hat when I return to Belgium...From the looks of it..Montaigle would be an amazing adventure..I woul love to see more of the ruins...

  • zumodemango's Profile Photo
    May 21, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Wonderful Dinant, lovely pics!

  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Jun 17, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    Great tips and photos! Dinant looks like a fabulous small city in Wallonia. Best from New Jersey, Bill

  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Jan 15, 2008 at 3:24 PM

    Dinant looks fine in your photos, even if it does need a lick of paint.

  • wandeljp's Profile Photo
    Sep 11, 2006 at 11:11 AM

    Ha... La Gauloise et la Saison de Purnode. Que de souvenirs. Camps patros, 16 ans et ...premiére cuite aussi! Page trés bien faite! JP

  • Paul2001's Profile Photo
    May 4, 2006 at 7:14 PM

    I really liked Dinant and I feel that my time there was to brief. The Citadel was excellent. Very good page.

  • myriam_c's Profile Photo
    Jul 20, 2005 at 3:34 PM

    I was wondering where that place was where the floor was oblique. Thanks for reminding me that it was in the Citadel. A great experience, nonetheless!

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