Welcome to visit Dinant, a true picture-postcard town, organised by IFFR Benelux from Friday 30th May until Sunday 1st June 2025.

Dinant, a charming town in the Belgian Ardennes, is famous for its breathtaking location along the Meuse River, nestled between dramatic cliffs and dominated by its iconic citadel.
The citadel, perched high above the city, offers stunning panoramic views, accessible via a cable car. The town’s picturesque setting, with the Meuse, the Collegiate Church’s onion-domed tower, and a ribbon of houses and shops along the river, creates a scene straight out of a fantasy film.
Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the river, relax on a terrace, and savor local specialties such as Caracole Beer, flamiche dinantaise (a cheese and egg tart), and the hard, sweet biscuit known as couque de Dinant. The town is also rich in cultural heritage and history, boasting nearby castles and abbeys for exploration.

Dinant’s international fame is tied to Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, who was born here. The town honors him with a museum in his birthplace and various statues throughout the city. For music enthusiasts, the Maison de la Pataphonie showcases unique musical instruments made from everyday objects, adding to Dinant’s vibrant cultural offerings. With its natural beauty, historical charm, and culinary delights, Dinant is an essential destination in the Belgian Ardennes.

Programme

FRIDAY 30/05/2025
– From 11h00 (local time) | Arrival at airfield Temploux (Namur) – EBNM with lunch
– 13h45 | Transfer by bus
– 14h30 | Guided tour of the Benedictine Abbey of Maredsous + free time on site
– 17h00 | Transfer & check-in hotel
– 19h00 | Dinner in Hotel

SATURDAY 31/05/2025
– 07h00 – 09h00 | Breakfast
– 09h15 | Transfer by bus to Citycenter of Dinant (4 km) for visite of the Citadel
(not accessible for wheelchairs) or guided citywalk (tbd)
– 11h30 | Boarding boat trip
– 12h30 | Lunch on board
– 14h30 | Guided tour Chateau de Freÿr
Return to Dinant by boat
– 16h30 | Free time in Dinant
– 18h00 | Return to hotel
– 20h00 | Gala Dinner & Dance

SUNDAY 01/06/2025
– 09h30 | Transfer to Namur Airfield
– 10h30 | Goodbye

HOTEL Castel de Pont-à-Lesse

https://casteldepontalesse.be/

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