Close by ...yet different
a selection of venues to discover!

Namur is that Meeting Destination that we all look for: the ideal green settings for events, a selection of functional infrastructures with loads of character, a bonanza of ideas for middle-sized meetings & events with a broad range of sports and cultural activities, a very different landscape, yet so close by to the rest of the country…

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of the Province of Namur

www.namurcongres.be

1. Hotel Mercure – Dinant
First there is Dinant, a picture-postcard town on the river Meuse, renowned for its most famous ancestor Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone...even President Clinton stopped over to pay homage! Then there is the Hotel Mercure: entirely redesigned in 2005 in accordance with a new concept which sets off the traces
of the past against a more restrained modern style. New bedrooms, an all-glass restaurant with stunning views and excellent cuisine, a cozy new bar, a great selection of meeting rooms catering for up to 500 people and an indoor swimming pool make this 91 bedroom hotel the ideal choice for a residential seminar in the green. The hotel is situated outside the small town in a quiet environment , a place designed for brainstorming sessions and concentrated meetings but also teambuilding and nature related activities.
For more information, go to www.mercure.com

2. Palais des Congrès - Namur
As of January 2009 Artexis, who already manage Namur Expo, now also have been entrusted by the town
of Namur with the management of the ‘Bourse de Commerce’ conference centre, known under the name Namur Palais des Congrès. The Palais offers a modern and highly efficient infrastructure in a magnificent setting in the heart of the town. A 300-seat amphitheatre, an auditorium for up to 100 people and a number of conference rooms equipped with the latest technology are all available for conferences, meetings and seminars. The original building was constructed in 1935 on the ashes of the old Grand Place area destroyed in 1914 and today offers a fascinating mix of old and ultramodern which makes the Palais des Congrès into a unique venue in the heart of the city! For more info, go to www.namurexpo.be

3. Arsenal – Namur
The arsenal is a classified monument that is unique in Europe. It was constructed in 1692 by Vauban, the famous military architect of Louis XIV, as a weapons depot and served in different capacities over the centuries. In 1977 the University acquired and restored the building to make it in a meeting place between the University and the outside world. The Arsenal has 9 different meeting rooms on offer over 3 levels for a total of 2000 m² and, very handy in the centre of town, has its own private parking. The building has kept the authenticity of the original construction but has many contemporary features that make it a unique congress venue in the heart of the lively city of Namur.
www.arsenalnamur.com

RECENT ADDITIONS

1. Boat-for-you – Le Belrive
Boat-for-you is an original concept for events on board of the Belrive, a beautifully remodeled boat on the river Meuse, moored at the foot of the famous Citadel. An original venue for functions & meetings up to 220 persons.. imagine the illuminated rock with the Citadel perched on top reflected in the waters around the boat, on board a lounge atmosphere, good food and discreet service, Namur as you never even imagined it, but will definitely remember fondly!
www.boat-for-you.com

2. Château de la Poste – a lifestyle resort!
The Château de la Poste was opened in March 2009 and is a quality lifestyle resort situated in the heart of the Namur countryside, less than 1 hour from Brussels.
It is the perfect place for a couple of days away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and still be able to enjoy the advantages of a first class hotel.
The chateau-hotel offers 42 refined and well equipped rooms all with own bathroom, flatscreen TV and Wifi and with great views of the centuries old trees of the 50 acres parc. 12 function rooms permit to cater for up to 400 persons!
www.ChateaudelaPoste.be

3. Domaine du Vieux Moulin – Rochefort
A small picturesque hamlet, a design interior hotel and a traditional auberge, both 4-star, a watermill and an excellent restaurant, that is the exclusive Domaine du Vieux Moulin. A total of 19 rooms (total capacity 45 persons) that can be privatised for your event, the Orangerie and Atrium or some of the other rooms for your exclusive events, the proximity of the motorway and easy access to Brussels and Luxembourg make for a great location where one can benefit from the rural calm and beauty of the Ardennes.
www.eprave.com

4. Golf de Falnuée – Gembloux
The farm-castle of Falnuée dates back to the 13th century and is beautifully located on the confluence of the rivers Orneau and Ligne and is home to the Golf of Falnuée. Other than a full golfing infrastructure, Falnuée also offers 2 meeting rooms for 30 to 200 persons that are ideal for receptions, seminars or product presentations. With or without a golfing event added on to your event, Falnuée is a location that combines both originality and a change of scenery. A wing of the farm-castle has been recently transformed into a cosy hotel offering 10 comfortable rooms for a total of 19 persons.
www.falnuee.be

CONFERENCE MEETING INCENTIVES NAMUR
October 27th, 2009

Do not miss the information day for Business Travel in the Province of Namur on October 27th which will take place in ‘les Jardins de Molignée’ in Anhée. For more details or registration, go to
www.namurcongres.be