Practical information
Region presentation
Capital of Wallonia, gateway to the Belgian Ardennes, Namur is located at the confluence of the rivers Meuse and Sambre, halfway between Brussels and Luxembourg.
The city, dominated by the citadel (www.citadelle.namur.be), called the termite nest of Europe by Napoleon because of the maze of underground passages, has a privileged position which has influenced its destiny, throughout its history.
Despite the numerous sieges at different times, the city of Namur has kept a rich movable and immovable heritage. The city's heritage is worth discovering, hosting a number of places of important cultural interest among which the Felicien Rops Museum and the Royal Theatre of Namur (www.theatredenamur.be).
To learn more about the region: www.namurtourisme.be
Hotel descriptions
Leonardo Hotel
The Leonardo Hotel is situated on the banks on the River Meuse, in a green surrounding and offers a beautiful garden with a spacious terrace. The hotel proposes 110 comfortable and well-designed rooms, all with a nice view, TV, Internet Wi-Fi prepaid access (from € 7.90) and telephone. The hotel proposes a lot of facilities: indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre, a bar and a restaurant. This hotel is advantageously located in the city outskirts. The Leonardo Hotel is 10 minutes by bus or taxi from downtown Namur and about 15 minutes from Namur Expo.
Hotel Beauregard
The Hotel Beauregard is ideally situated near the citadel of Namur and the River Meuse. The Hotel is a comfortable place to stay in a completely relaxed atmosphere and prides itself on having one of the most beautiful views of the city. This hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from downtown Namur. The Hotel Beauregard is adjacent to the Casino of Namur, one of the largest in Belgium. The Hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has 47 rooms, all equipped with bath, shower, toilet, minibar, TV and direct dial telephone. Wireless is available in the entire hotel (€ 9.90/24 hours). Breakfast (hot and cold varied buffet) is included in the price.
Ibis Namur Centre
The Ibis Namur Centre Hotel is in the city centre, only a few steps from the theatre and casino but also from the street's shops. This hotel has 92 air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi Internet and proposes several amenities: a bar, 24-hour snacks and a covered paid parking lot , possibility of copy/print service and paid dry cleaning or ironing.
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Shuttle service
Bus transfers have been arranged to transfer attendees from the airport/station* to the hotels upon arrival on Wednesday 27 October and return transfers from the hotels to the airport/ station* have been arranged for Friday 29 October. There will be a host at the airport/station on Wednesday to guide passengers to the bus. You're free to book this service or to travel by your own means. *Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels South Airport - Charleroi (CRL), Brussels Midi Station. The shuttle service is not available from other places at which attendees arrive .
Brussels airport - www.brusselsairport.be
Brussels Airport is the main airport of Belgium, centrally located in Zaventem, some miles away from central Brussels, the EU and Belgian capital. About 17 million passengers pass through this airport every month. In Brussels Airport, you'll find a great number shops, restaurants, cafés, hotels, car rental companies, travel agencies, telecoms companies, tour operators, cash dispensers/ATMs, exchange offices and also a pharmacy, a supermarket and a hairdresser's. Brussels Airport is located 65km from Namur, about one hour by bus.
Brussels South Airport (Charleroi) - www.charleroi-airport.com
Brussels South Charleroi Airport, also called Charleroi Airport, the second main airport of Belgium, is located in Charleroi, precisely in Gosselies, 55 km (40 minutes) from central Brussels, in Wallonia, Belgium. 3,937,187 passengers used the Airport in 2009. A new terminal opened in January 2008. It has a capacity of up to 5 million passengers a year. In Brussels South Airport (Charleroi), you'll find a press and bookshop, a duty-free shop, several bars and restaurants, an ATM, car rental companies and travel agencies. Brussels South Airport (Charleroi) is located 40 km from Namur, about 30 minutes by bus.
Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station
Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station, the main station of Brussels, is situated in the centre of Brussels. In Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station, you'll find everything you'd expect from a main European transport hub, including cafés, an exchange office, newsagents, a gift shop, left luggage amenities and cash machines. Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station is ideally situated for exploring the capital of Belgium and 65 km from Namur (about 1 hour by bus).
