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Located in the small village of Spontin, we came across the medieval Spontin Castle. With its massive walls, its towers topped with slate and with its moat with drawbridge, the Castle is surrounded by the water's of the River Bocq.
The castle belonged to the noble family of Beaufort, who between 1266 and 1284 built the main tower which is the core of the castle, and in latter year's, more building's were added. From the 16th century, the Castle was made into a residence, this was when the red brick's were added. The last two transformations were the construction of a fortified farm beyond the moat (1622) and demolition of rear part of the fortifications.
The castle is closed to the public as it is private property.
It is really nice to view from the outside, and there is a pretty walk to do through the garden.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: About 12kms from Dinant
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Also located in the historic center of Bouvignes, at the north end of the count's castle ruins, [Crevecour], is the Church of St. Lambert.
This parish church shows the greatness and prosperity enjoyed in the Middle Ages.
The Church was consecrated in 1217, but in 1554, was burned by the Army of the King of France, Henri 11.
In 1559, it was rebuilt.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: Bouvignes
Website: http://www.dinant.be/index.html?lg=1&m1=5&m2=15&m3=292
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As we left Dinant, and followed the Meuse upstream of Namur, we could see what was left of the fortress of Crevecoeur, overlooking the city of Bouvignes.
There is very little left, probably because it was directly involved in the defense system of the city of Bouvignes and County of Namur, Dinant and against the principality of Liege.
The keep or "tour de Crevecoeur" is the oldest part, built around 1321, with the count's castle of the 12th century, at the bottom.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: Bouvignes
Website: http://www.dinant.be/index.html?lg=1&m1=5&m2=15&m3=292
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In 1613, it was decided to build a Convent on the left bank of the River Meuse.
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul occupied the Convent from 1838 to 1957.
In 1978, it was classified an historical site.
Today the various buildings are administered by the Public Social Assistance Centre.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Website: http://www.dinant.be/index.html?lg=1&m1=5&m2=15&m3=292
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Did you know the town of Dinant had at least four Town halls, I didn't!
The 1st one was actually erected as a Tower on the Bridge. Cramped it was, and where to move to, problem solved when in 1573, the tower and the bridge fell into the waters of the Meuse, and was carried away by a major flood.
Temporarily, the Cloth Hall was used, then in 1585, the house of the Lord of Duras Street.
The 4thTown Hall, and the one I saw, was constructed in 1783 in the palace of the prince bishops of Liege. The palace was burned by the Germans in August 1914, then reconstructed in 1924.
Today, it is a really beautiful building, covered in ivy.
The town hall houses several works of art, including busts of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone.
It also contains a bronze bell from 1566, from the Church of Dinant, and a canon from the 16th century, found in the Meuse and weighing over 100 kg.
Out the front, is a nice War Memorial, remembering the 674 citizen's killed by the German's in 1914, and garden's.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: Rue Grande
Website: http://www.dinant.be/index.html?lg=1&m1=5&m2=15&m3=292
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This was a very pleasant walk to do. I only walked on the Citadel side and then across the Bridge, but I really enjoyed it!
Geese came to be fed, I had great view's of the massive Bridge further along the river, which most of the traffic used, and great view's of the other side of Town.
Of course, on the other side, it would great for photo's of the Church, Citadel and Rock with the River in the foreground.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: Dinant
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One of the Landmark's of Dinant, is the imposing Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame.
It was rebuilt in Gothic style on its old foundations after falling rocks from the adjacent cliff partially destroyed the former Romanesque style church in 1227.
An impressive Church from the outside with its Onion Dome and pair of Tower's.
Inside was lovely too, many lovely stained glass window's and statue's, well worth having a look at.
Written Jan 19, 2012
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This is a MUST DO!
Located all the way along the Bridge, are brightly painted Saxaphone's, each with a plaque, and each from a different country.
Adolphe Sax, born in Dinant in 1894, was the inventor of the saxophone and other musical instruments, so I guess this is why they are on display.
Dinant hold's Saxaphone competition's and all type's of event's to do with the Saxaphone.
The Bridge did look Jazzy, and I really loved looking at them, and seeing what each country had painted on their Saxaphone.
Written Jan 19, 2012
Address: Bridge across River Meuse
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Cruise's depart from Dock 5, every 30 min's for a 45 minute trip along the River Meuse passing by the towns of Dinant and Anseremme, past the steep slopes of the Valley of the Meuse, with its collegiate church, its citadel, the Rocher Bayard.
Runs every day from 01/04 to the 02/11 ......FROM 10AM TO 6PM
45minute trip
ONE - WAY- ADULT FARE = 5 euro/Child 4eu
RETURN FARE - ADULT 6.50 euro/Child 5.50 eu
There are many different cruises available so please check the website for one that suits you.
Buy ticket's and board at Dock 5, Dinant
Updated Jan 19, 2012
Website: http://www.bateaux-meuse.be/
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As we were driving, there was no way that we could miss seeing the Bayard rock.
Bayard Rock is a 100ft. high needle standing between the road and the River Meuse.
It was at this point, the British stopped the advance of the German troops in December 1944, probably helped by a German vehicle hitting a Mine and exploding just before the Bayard rock.
Located here is a memorial stone and plaque.
THE LEGEND ABOUT THE ROCK
The magic giant horse named Bayard, jumped from the top of this rock to the left bank of the river, carrying the four children fleeing from Emperor Charles. This is what split the rock.
THE TRUTH
It was split by the Louis XIV's French troups after they had invaded Dinant, to make an easy road along the Meuse.
Updated Jan 19, 2012
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardennes
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