Dinant is a “city of music.” It is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax. Here the music flows in the air. This place has the aroma of the music in the air which has more addiction than the Belgium beer.
Location
The region of Dinant is the tourist heart of Wallonia. It’s on the banks of the Meuse River and backed by steep cliffs.
It is really far from Bruges, which is perhaps the most popular destination in Belgium.
Address :Rue Adolphe Sax 1, 5500 Dinant
Top attraction of Dinant are:
This fortress stands proudly in the Wallon region. The walls here, has their own tales to tell since the year 1815. The architecture gives the traces of its historical worth.
It occupies a rocky platform just outside the village of Celles. It is one of the oldest and the best preserved castle in Belgium. The mediaeval architecture gives it an aesthetic aura.
The caves are little modified,it is presented as it has been shaped by nature. You can admire many stalactites, stalagmites and waterfalls all finer and white each other. This place shows the other side of nature.
The Notre-Dame collegiate church in Dinant, a stunning gothic building by the Meuse, is listed as an exceptional cultural heritage of Wallonia.
Mr Sax’s House is a little museum in Dinant. It is dedicated to Adolphe. He was a builder of musical instruments and is foremost remembered for his invention of the saxophone. The museum has an amazing brass statue of Adolphe Sax outside it.
Activities must done in Dinant:
In the heart of nature there is a 12 kilometres trip in lesse river. In the outstanding valley of wildness, the river Lesse winds around wooded landscapes, castles, impressive rocks and nice pebble banks. The crossing of the 2 rapids, fun and thrills guaranteed in all safety. This kayak trip could be a life living experience for all youths.
- Snacks of Saxo cookies
Dinant is famous for baking the saxo cookies which are in the shapes of saxophone as a tribute to its origin.
It’s time to fly! You will head up to the gliding point through a delightful cable wallon ride.The cable car ride is incredibly scenic and a crowd pleaser. It’s a quick but steep ride. You can have an amazing citadel view & mind blowing experience.
Dinant could be a life long experience!
