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Generally unknown gem of a place that is little known outside of Belgium. Really pleasant feel to the place and ocne the renovation works of the citadel are complete then Namur will have had a good overhaul, along with the riverside developments of 3-4 years ago.

Namur seemed fully booked, being a celebration weekend, but we found our stay in Jaumes was in fact perfect for our one night. Close to all amenities and after securely parking the car we spent our time exploring the nearby citadel and riverside. Might have to visit again to see Namur itself!

There's a gondola ride to the citadel where there's a visitor centre and a dotto train. There are boat rides on the river. There's a small park. It's ok for a day, maybe two, not longer.

Citadel was interesting, we did the underground tour and really enjoyed it. Cable car was fun, good views, busier going up than down. There are river boat tours too. Town centre was pretty and nice for wandering around, plenty bars restaurants. A good base for exploring the wider area.

Beautifull, not too big city with loads of visible history, characteristic buildings and architecture dating back to medieval times. A cosy but also mondain historic city center with loads of good bars and restaurants and cultural events. During daytime and summer its widely visited by tourists and one has to be able to accept that. Its logical when a city has that much to offer and is so hospital. Despite the Poor Hotel de Lives we stayed, the people in the city helped us out where we lacked knowledge of french language. A big difference with 30 years ago when peuple du wallon would not speak any other word then their french. Now I met people being proud to also speak dutch AND fair english, which is great when they work in hospitality or restaurants. From here a daytrip to Dinant where the saxophone was invented is worth the trouble as its only a half hr countryside drive. Every N road in belgium is worth roadtripping as there are objects everywhere. The highways are mostly flanked by trees, and often in not a good shape. I call them "launch surface" as on parts of the road 2 of 4 wheels are always detached from the road that bumpy it is. And that is fun but drive carefully and save, to see as much as you can. You can see the city and citadel in a day if you hurry a bit, but 2 nights/3days is perfect if you like to take things easy but want to see it all. It is also the capital of Wallonie, and a perfect base to make diverse trips in any direction, all reachable within half an hour. Brussels, Waterloo, Abbaye Villiers, Dinant, Coal Mines and streetart in Charleroi etcetera. Have fun!

The city has interesting places to visit but we were only there for a night, and after a long journey. NB staying at the Youth Hospital is very inexpensive and convenient but you need to take your own towel.