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The church has witnessed numerous historical upheavals. It suffered severe damage during the Sack of Dinant in 1466 by Philip the Good and again in 1554 when troops of the Duke of Nevers ravaged the town. Each time, however, the church was carefully restored, with significant efforts undertaken in the 19th century under the direction of architects Léopold Schoonejans, Jules-Jacques Van Ysendyck, and Auguste Van Assche. Their work aimed to restore the church to its original 13th-century splendor. In the early 20th century, the First World War brought further devastation. The church was severely damaged but was rebuilt between 1919 and 1923 by architect Chrétien Veraart. The iconic onion-shaped bell tower, often compared by Victor Hugo to a giant water jug, remains a striking feature against the backdrop of the towering cliffs, symbolizing the fragility of human endeavor. Visitors to the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant are immediately impressed by its splendor. The church stretches 50 meters in length and 30 meters in the transept. The central nave rises to a height of 22 meters, while the side aisles reach approximately 14 meters. Cylindrical columns support the large arcades of the nave, conveying both majesty and simplicity. Source: mycityhunt.de/standorte/dinant-be-158247/poi/notre-dame-dinant-54065

The current Dinant Cultural Center was founded in 1972 under the name "Maison de la Culture de l'Arrondissement de Dinant." Approved and supported by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, the Dinant Cultural Center consists of a General Assembly, a Board of Directors, and a Steering Committee. Its daily work is entrusted to a team of currently nearly thirty professionals. The Cultural Center's mission is regulated by a decree and defined by a program contract. They pursue two main objectives: - To provide access to culture for as many people as possible; - To encourage citizens to actively participate in culture. Activities include creative workshops, performances, exhibitions, collaborative projects, concerts, films, debates, and much more. Source: ccdinant.be/gestion/qui-sommes-nous

Beautiful cliffs on the Meuse River opposite Freÿr Castle. The walk along the narrow paved path along the banks of the Meuse River below the overhanging cliff is quite adventurous. There's a beautiful vantage point on the cliff with a beautiful view of the Meuse and Freÿr Castle.

Beautiful cliffs on the Meuse River opposite Freÿr Castle. The walk along the narrow paved path along the banks of the Meuse River below the overhanging cliff is quite adventurous. There's a beautiful vantage point on the cliff with a beautiful view of the Meuse and Freÿr Castle.

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Passage for crossing the Hermeton for wooded mountain bike outings along the water. Its name is engraved on the original stone (Source: https://fr.wikiloc.com/itineraires-randonnee/hermeton-sur-meuse-71495769)

Descent (towards the Ravel d'Hermeton-sur-Meuse) very greasy in wet weather on large slabs of schist.