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Square · Namur, Namur
Place du Marché aux Légumes
Square in Namur's old town, around the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, with terraces of bars and restaurants. It lies on the route between Place d'Armes, Rue des Brasseurs and the Sambre riverside.
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About Place du Marché aux Légumes
The Place du Marché aux Légumes, the vegetable market square, is the heart of old Namur's nightlife. It surrounds the church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and is bordered by brick and stone houses, with ground floors occupied by bars, cafés and restaurants with pavement seating.
Nearby are other sights on the centre walk. Place d'Armes, a few minutes away, is the main square, with the Palais des Congrès and, just behind it, the Beffroi. Place d'Armes hosts the statue of the composer Nicolas Bosret, and it is there that, during the Fêtes de Wallonie in September, the Roi des Menteurs (king of liars) is crowned.
Narrow streets lead down from the square to the Sambre. Rue des Brasseurs, the brewers' street, runs parallel to the river with old façades, shops and restaurants. Small bronze statues by the artist Isaac Cordal are scattered around the centre; the tourist office provides a map to find them.
At dusk, when the terraces fill up, the square becomes a meeting point for students and locals. It's a good place to try the local beer and péket, the juniper spirit typical of Valônia, in moderation.
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
Half an hour to cross the square and the surrounding streets. An hour or more if you stop at a terrace.
Best time
From late afternoon into the evening, when bars and restaurants are open. In September, during the Fêtes de Wallonie, the whole center turns into a street festival and gets crowded.
How to get there
It's in the historic center, about ten minutes on foot from Namur train station, walking down Rue de Fer or Rue de l'Ange. From Place d'Armes it's just a few minutes on foot.
Tip
Do the walking circuit linking Place d'Armes, the Beffroi, Place du Marché aux Légumes, Rue des Brasseurs and the Sambre riverbank up to the cable car. On cold winter evenings many terraces have heaters and canopies.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Place du Marché aux Légumes
Where is Namur's nightlife?
Around the Place du Marché aux Légumes and the nearby streets, such as Rue des Brasseurs, with bars and restaurants with terraces.
What are the Fêtes de Wallonie?
It's the regional festival of Wallonia, which in Namur usually takes place on the third weekend of September, with shows, parades and a crowded city centre. Check the dates before you go.