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Viewpoint · Namur, Namur
Le Grognon
A headland where the Sambre flows into the Meuse, at the foot of the Citadelle. It has a promenade, sightseeing boats and the footbridge L'Enjambée, which crosses the Meuse to Jambes.
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 Le Grognon
The Grognon is the point of land where the Sambre flows into the Meuse, right at the foot of the hill of the Citadelle. It was here that Namur began: the name comes from the shape of the place, which resembles a snout. The confluence of the two rivers explains the city's military and commercial importance over the centuries.
The area has been turned into a large waterfront esplanade, with steps for sitting near the river. Opposite, on the other side of the Meuse, lies Jambes, a neighborhood of Namur connected to the centre by the Pont de Jambes and by the pedestrian and cycle footbridge L'Enjambée.
The Élysette is also located at Grognon; it is the seat of the Walloon government, in a house on the banks of the Meuse on the Jambes side, visible from the riverbank. Namur is the regional capital, and the Walloon parliament operates in a former hospice on the banks of the Sambre nearby.
Sightseeing boats depart from the Grognon quay on the Sambre and the Meuse. For the classic confluence photo, cross the L'Enjambée and look back: you will see the two rivers, the tip of the Grognon and the Citadelle walls above.
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
About half an hour to walk and cross the footbridge. One hour or more with the boat trip.
Best time
At dusk, with the light hitting the Citadelle walls. Sightseeing boats usually operate from spring to early autumn; check before you go.
How to get there
It is at the end of the historic centre, about a five-minute walk from the Place d'Armes, downhill towards the Meuse. From the train station it's about a fifteen-minute walk.
Tip
Cross the L'Enjambée to Jambes and return via the Pont de Jambes to get both angles of the city. Those who walk down from the Citadelle arrive directly at the Grognon. The boat trip shows the city from another viewpoint in a short time.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Le Grognon
Where do the Sambre and Meuse meet in Namur?
At the Grognon, the point of land at the foot of the Citadelle, at the end of the historic centre.
Are there boat trips departing from Namur?
Yes. Sightseeing boats depart from the Grognon quay and sail along the Sambre and Meuse, generally from spring to early autumn. It's worth checking the departure schedule on the day.
What is L'Enjambée?
It is the pedestrian and cycle footbridge that crosses the Meuse between the Grognon and Jambes, with views of the confluence and the Citadelle.