Namur

Namur is situated at the confluence of the Sambre and the Meuse and is the ideal location  for visiting the beutiful Upper Meuse Valley. It is the capital of the province of the same name, the seat of a bishop, a university town and an important communications junction for railroad, inland shipping and road transport.

Because of its strategic position Namur has had to suffer a number of sieges in the course of its history. During these, large parts of the town were destroyed again and again, so that a coherent and attractive townscape no longer exists. However, the citadel is well worth a visit on account of its interesting museums.