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Collégiale Notre-Dame Dinant
The Collégiale Notre-Dame is the most recognisable building in Dinant. The Gothic church with its striking pear-shaped tower stands literally between the Meuse and the cliff on which the citadel rests. Inside, beautiful stained-glass windows, an impressive organ and artworks testify to the centuries-old bond with the town.
Accessibility is partial because of the building's historic character. The main entrance has a gentle ramp that can be managed with assistance, and once inside most of the nave is level. The choir and side chapels sometimes lie a little higher with a few steps. There are no public toilets inside the church itself.
Parking is possible along the banks of the Meuse and on the nearby squares, where some reserved spaces are available. The church is within walking distance of the railway station and other sights in the centre.
Good to know
- Reservation
- No reservation needed for individual visits. Guided tours are available on request via the tourist office.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest on Saturdays, on religious feast days and during events on Place Reine Astrid. Quietest on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
- Things to note
- The main entrance has a few steps; via the side entrance on Place Reine Astrid you can ring the bell to have a ramp deployed. The bell tower is not accessible.
- Visit tip
- Combine with the Citadel of Dinant, reachable via the adapted cable lift. Disabled parking is on the bank of the Meuse, close to the collegiate church.