Things To Do in Dinant
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Dinant Attractions
Dinant is the best place on the Meuse for cruising along the scenic reaches upstream and downstream. River cruises are offered by Compagnie des Bateaux (tel. 082/22-23-15; www.bateaux-meuse.be). The cruises run from Easter to October, and last 45 minutes to 3 1/2 hours. Boats depart from an east-bank dock, on av. Winston Churchill, just south of the road bridge in the center of town. Cruises begin at 5.50€ ($8.80) for adults, 4.50€ ($7.20) for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under.
- Landmark
Citadel (La Citadelle)
The 16th-century Citadel, a fortress perched spectacularly on a cliff high above the town and river, can be reached by car or téléphérique (cable car). Alternatively, if you're feeling energetic or can't turn down the challenge, climb the 408 steep steps leading to the bluff top and… - Religious Site
Collégiale Notre-Dame (Collegiate Church of Our Lady)
Although this riverside church looks old, it was reconstructed twice during the last century, after being destroyed in both World War I and II. The original church gained collegiate status in 934. Its Romanesque successor bit the dust in 1228 when part of the neighboring cliff…
