Destination
Namur on the Meuse
Where the Meuse and the Sambre meet, right below the citadel. It's the northernmost destination we offer, which makes it the closest one to the Netherlands.
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What a group does here
The cable car gets you to the top of the citadel in a few minutes. From up there you look out over two rivers at once, and the city that sits between them. Drive half an hour south and the city falls away as the Lesse valley begins. That's where you'll find the farmhouses groups rent, with walls over a foot thick and a courtyard where thirty people can sit down to dinner together.
For a group, travel time is what counts here. From Utrecht you're there in 2 hours 40 minutes, which saves half a day on a weekend. Groups that leave on Friday after work can still have dinner together that night. You can reach the Han caves in twenty minutes, and groups of fifteen or more are welcome. In the valley you can kayak from Houyet to Anseremme in three hours, past towering rock walls. If you'd rather bike, you can ride forty kilometers without a single hill along the old towpath beside the Meuse. If you're after peace and quiet, Namur works less well, because the main road through the valley is busy on weekends.
Season
April versus July
In April the Lesse runs high enough for kayaking and the caves are still quiet. In July your group shares the rocks with school classes, and you'll need to leave an hour earlier. If you come in November, you'll often have the citadel to yourselves, since the tours still run with just four participants.
- Namur Citadel, group tour for fifteen or more
- Kayaking on the Lesse, three hours from Houyet to Anseremme
- Han caves, indoors when it rains and warm enough
- Biking along the Meuse, 40 kilometers of flat pavement
Out and about
Where to go in Namur
Between Namur and Rochefort you'll find the Meuse, the Lesse and the best-known caves in Belgium. It's all within a forty-five-minute drive of each other.
By group
Heading to Namur with your group
Family
The Han caves work in any weather, and for kids the tram ride there is already an outing in itself.
With your family
Friends
Kayaking on the Lesse by day, and the city of Namur at night.
For friend groups
Sports
Forty kilometers of flat bike path along the Meuse.
For sports groups
Team building
The closest option from the Netherlands, so a weekend doesn't cost you half a day of travel.
For team building
Stories
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Sights for a Group
Caves, castles, viewpoints, and adventure parks. Which places can handle thirty people, and what to arrange ahead of time.
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Why October works better than August for groups
Long weekends instead of full weeks, and houses that aren't available in summer.
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Canoeing the Semois with twenty people
How many boats you need, where to put in, and why August is often a letdown.
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Ingrid on this destination
Ingrid comes here every spring. Ask her which farmhouses have a courtyard sheltered from the wind, because that decides whether you can eat outside.
IngridArdennes specialistContact How long is the drive to the Ardennes?
That depends a lot on where you're leaving from and where in the Ardennes your accommodation is located.
From the center of the Netherlands, you can often be in the Ardennes in about three to four hours. From the south of the Netherlands and large parts of Belgium, the travel time is often considerably shorter.
That makes the Ardennes ideal for a weekend away: you really get away, without spending a whole day traveling.
Can we come by tour bus?
At some accommodations, a tour bus can get right up to or close to the house. Other houses are on a narrower or steeper road, for example.
Coming by tour bus? Let us know in advance. Then we can check whether the accommodation is easy to reach for a bus.
What is there to do in the Ardennes?
A lot. And that's exactly why we're so excited about this region.
Think hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, visiting caves, discovering castles, exploring charming towns, or simply enjoying time together around the house.
The options vary by region and season.