Terra Nova

What remains of Namur's once-mighty Citadelle De Namur is slung high above the town on a rocky outcrop. Due to centuries of military expansion, it covers a huge area, though only towers, tunnels and much of the outer walls exist today. Visitors are free to wander around, and access is possible by car, bike, foot or minibus. The latter depart regularly from the tourist office and stop at Terra Nova.

To reach the citadel on foot, head up from the path on Pl St Hilaire; by car or bike follow the Rte Merveilleuse.

The best place to start is the new information point, Terra Nova. Oddly, it's not signposted as such - instead, look out for the sign 'Domaine fortifié'. Attractions here include a petit train that shuttles around parts of the citadel and is well worth taking if you're without wheels, and the souterrains, underground galleries used over the centuries for all manner of wartime purposes. A combination ticket for the petit train and the souterrains also includes entry to the nearby paratrooper's museum. Terra Nova is also home to a café/brasserie. About 200m down the road from Terra Nova is a section of the citadel known as Château des Comtes. There's not much here besides another café/restaurant and, nearby,