Namur is the Wallonia political capital and has a population of over 100,000 people. Two major waterways, the Meuse and Sambre Rivers merge at Namur. Its inland shipping, railroad, and road transport make it a significant communications junction. During the course of Namur’s history, it suffered many sieges due to its strategic position. For visitors spending a week or weekend, Namur offers them interesting riverboat trips and many excellent Namur hotels to choose from. Easytobook.com is an easy way to find both Namur hotels and Namur cheap hotels for the budget minded. The discount hotels Namur offers visitors still have many of the conveniences and comforts found in the more expensive hotels in Namur.
The Musée Archéologique or Archeological Museum possesses wonderful archeological findings discovered in Roman villas and graves dating back to first century. Found in the Musée des Arts anciens du Namurois visitors will enjoy the sculptures, goldsmiths’ work and other artistic artifacts dating from the seventeenth century. For travelers visiting Namur, the Musée de Croix is housed in the stately Groesbeck-Croix family palace built in the eighteenth century. There are magnificent works of art including sculptures, Chinese porcelain, and antique household implements.