Namur City Guide

Good local dishes like Carbonnade Flamande. International choices include Italian and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options growing. Limited late-night food options outside fast food.

Modest nightlife mainly near city center and student areas with bars and some clubs.

Mix of traditional cafés and a few specialty coffee shops. Coffee mainly part of social or meal breaks.

Not mandatory; rounding up or 5-10% appreciated in restaurants. Taxis usually accept rounded tips.

SIM cards sold at providers like Proximus, Orange, Base with good coverage. ID needed for activation. eSIMs available from some providers.

Streets are clean with good waste and recycling services.

Emergency services and some pharmacies are 24/7 on-call. Few true 24/7 shops or late-night food options.

International items are in major supermarkets. Local markets offer fresh produce. Stores usually open 8 AM to 8 PM on weekdays, shorter hours on Saturdays, closed Sundays.

Most shops, restaurants, and hotels accept card payments. Some small places and markets prefer cash.

ATMs are common in the city center and near banks. Local ATMs usually don't charge fees but check with your bank for foreign transaction costs.

Local schools teach in French. International options require travel to Brussels. Check admissions and waitlists directly.

Small nomad scene, some cafes and coworking spaces with good Wi-Fi but no dedicated nomad events.

Parks like Parc Louise-Marie and riverbanks offer good green spaces for walks and relaxation.

Good running routes by the rivers, parks, and around the Citadel. Generally safe and scenic.

Several gyms offer budget options and fitness classes.

Several tennis clubs with clay and hard courts, rentals, and coaching available.

Padel courts are growing in number with clubs offering bookings and rentals.

Multiple yoga studios offering styles like Hatha and Vinyasa; drop-ins and memberships available.

Multiple clubs offering Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, boxing. Some English instruction possible.

Small ski slopes in Ardennes about one hour away. Limited snow and mostly beginner terrain.

Kayaking and paddleboarding popular on the Meuse and Sambre rivers with rentals and guided tours in warmer months.

No surfing; city is inland.

Limited freshwater dive sites in Belgium, not near Namur; equipment and certification available in big cities.

Good public and private healthcare. English-speaking staff in hospitals like CHU UCL Namur and Clinique Saint-Luc. Pharmacies have regular hours with on-call services.

Tap water is safe to drink in Namur.

Many parks and playgrounds plus river activities. Kid-friendly cafés are common. Baby supplies easily found.

Generally safe and accepting with legal protections. Most venues inclusive though no specific gay district.

Pet-friendly with parks, vet services, and some accommodations allowing pets.