Delightful Dinant & The Belgian Ardennes

Head south from Brussels into the rolling hills of the Belgian Ardennes, complete with picture-postcard towns and grand country houses dripping with history.

Dinant is nestled snugly between the meandering River Meuse and towering cliffs. Its notable landmarks include the commanding citadel perched high above and the Collegiate Church of Our Lady, distinguished by its pear-shaped bell tower. Notably, Dinant proudly claims the birth of Adolphe Sax, the ingenious inventor of the saxophone.

Belgian Ardennes attractions include Bastogne and the Bastogne War Museum, depicting the causes, events, and consequences of World War II through the prism of the Battle of the Bulge.

Durbuy, often described as a picturesque haven, boasts of being the world’s tiniest town, flaunting its charming architecture and winding cobblestone streets.

The Semois River Valley dubbed the “Queen of Meanders,” unveils breathtaking landscapes, dotted with quaint villages featuring stone houses and slate roofs, along with the remnants of ancient fortresses.

La Roche-en-Ardenne, graced by the River Ourthe, is adorned with the medieval splendour of Burg Reinhardstein, a unique castle meticulously restored from ruins to its former glory in 1969 by a dedicated university professor.

Bouillon situated along the meandering curves of the River Semois near the French border, offers the allure of a medieval retreat amidst the verdant Ardennes Forest, making it a favoured destination for short getaways in the region.