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Before you go
Your trip to Hastière.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hastière – Namur Destination Meuse Valley about 45 km from Namur
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Bruxelas (Zaventem) (BRU) Zaventem · 115 km
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Gare de Dinant Dinant · 12 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. By car, take the N96, which leaves Dinant and follows the river — about a 15-minute drive. The Mosa cycle path goes through the villages. The nearest passenger train stops in Dinant; check regional buses and the rail connection to Hastière in advance.
How many days
One day is enough for the abbey church, the Freÿr gardens and the caves. With an additional day you’ll have time to walk the cliffs, cycle along the Mosa or go down the river by boat or kayak, depending on the season.
When to go
From May to September, when days are long and the riverbank is livelier. Château de Freÿr and the caves typically open in the spring and summer season; check the dates. From November to February many services operate fewer days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Help. Attractions are spread across the villages and along the riverbank, and public transport is limited. Without a car, you can use the Mosa cycle path from Dinant.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hastière
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Morning
Château and gardens of Freÿr
Start with the French-style gardens of Freÿr on the Mosa’s bank, featuring orange trees, terraces and mazes, and visit the château if it is open.
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Afternoon
Abbey church of Hastière
Have lunch by the river and visit the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame, with its crypt and the carved choir stalls.
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Late afternoon
Pont d'Arcole caves
Take the guided tour of the caves, which have delicate stalactites, or — in good weather — walk along the bank to Waulsort.
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Evening
Dinner on the Mosa's banks
Dine at one of the riverside restaurants in Hastière or Waulsort, with the Mosa’s bend in front of you.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Are the Freÿr cliffs in Hastière?
Yes. They are on the right bank of the Mosa, within the municipality, facing Château de Freÿr, between Waulsort and Anseremme.
Can you go down the Mosa by kayak or boat?
In season there are boat trips and kayak rentals around Hastière and Dinant. Check dates and departure points.
What language is spoken in Hastière?
French.
Is Hastière near Dinant?
Yes. Dinant is about a 15-minute drive away on the N96, downstream.
Is Hastière close to France?
Yes. The border is a few kilometres upstream, near Givet.