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Park · Dinant, Namur
Annevoie Gardens
18th-century water gardens in Anhée, between Namur and Dinant. They blend French, Italian and English styles, with fountains, cascades and reflecting pools fed by the hills' water.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Annevoie Gardens
The Jardins d'Annevoie are in Anhée, in the Meuse valley, about ten kilometres north of Dinant. They were created from 1758 by Charles-Alexis de Montpellier, from a family of master blacksmiths who became wealthy through the region's iron industry.
The design combines three ways of dealing with nature. In the French garden, art corrects nature, with symmetry and designed flower beds. In the Italian, art works together with nature, in terraces and fountains. In the English, art imitates nature, as in the Cascade anglaise and the Grotte de Neptune, made entirely by hand.
Water is the guiding thread of the visit. Fountains, cascades, channels and reflecting pools run on water that comes down from the hills, using the change in levels of the terrain. The family's castle stands in the middle of the park and is viewed from the outside.
The gardens opened to the public in the 1930s and are classified as important heritage of Valônia. The estate was enlarged and underwent a long restoration of the fountains and paths.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one and a half to two and a half hours.
Best time
The season usually runs from April to early November. May and June bring the most intense flowers and greenery; October, the autumn colours. The gardens are closed in winter; check the dates before you go.
How to get there
They are in Anhée, on the left bank of the Meuse, about 20 kilometres south of Namur and around ten north of Dinant. The most practical way is by car or taxi. By public transport, check the regional bus lines.
Tip
Fit the visit into the route between Namur and Dinant if you’re driving. Wear comfortable shoes, as the park has slopes and lawns. Bring a jacket: near the cascades the air is cooler.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Annevoie Gardens
When do the Jardins d'Annevoie open?
The season usually runs from April to early November, and the park is closed in winter. Check the dates before you go.
How do the fountains at Annevoie work?
With water flowing down from the surrounding hills, using the natural slope of the terrain, in a system set up in the 18th century.