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Dinant Travel Guide: 153 reviews and 333 photos
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:Beautiful location and great fortress
- Cons:Faded glory perhaps?
- In a nutshell:Lovely town where Adolphe Sax(saxophone) was born.
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The ruins of Montaigle
Off The Beaten Path
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An impressive Medieval castle (actually it are ruins) in the middle of the Ardennes. It is somewhat hidden and if you... more travel advice
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The centre of Dinant can be pretty busy and it's not easy to get rid of your car. besides, there are parking meters... more travel advice
The téléphérique (gondola) to the...
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The town is down in the valley and the citadel is upon the rock. To get there you can either take the gondola at the... more travel advice
The Citadel
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Guided tours only. French, Dutch and English. While the guides are doing their very best, the English and the Dutch... more travel advice
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Comments (8)
You brought back good memories of a Town my husband and I enjoyed!
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...
Wonderful Dinant, lovely pics!
Great tips and photos! Dinant looks like a fabulous small city in Wallonia. Best from New Jersey, Bill
Dinant looks fine in your photos, even if it does need a lick of paint.
Ha... La Gauloise et la Saison de Purnode. Que de souvenirs. Camps patros, 16 ans et ...premiére cuite aussi! Page trés bien faite! JP
I really liked Dinant and I feel that my time there was to brief. The Citadel was excellent. Very good page.
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!