Location: Ciney
Top Things to do in Ciney
What to do and see in Ciney, Belgium: The Best Places and Tips
Ciney (French pronunciation: [si.nɛ]; Walloon: Cînè) is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur. On January 1, 2006, Ciney had a total population of 14,958. The total area is 147.56 km² which gives a population density of 101 inhabitants per km².
Restaurants in Ciney
1. Bister
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Bright2112 - Grace-Hollogne, Belgium
Voici une agréable surprise, lors de la visite guidée de ce petit musée de la moutarde Bister.
Un dicton local dit ''la moutarde qui me monte au nez"... Traduction "Cela commence à m'énerver "
Et bien ici la visite est tout sauf énervante.
Un accueil parfait, chaleureux, suivit d'explications historiques sur la région le produit, son évolution dans le temps et les différentes recettes de préparations en fonction des gouts des citoyens dans les pays européen.
Avant la petite visite de l'atelier de fabrication et d'emballage vous avez une séance de dégustations assez impressionnante. Cela va de la traditionnelle moutarde de tout les jours a des préparations atypiques telles que ma préférée, la moutarde au potiron et cannelle.
Une belle matinée lors de cette charmante en enrichissante visite.
Dans le petit magasin, vous pouvez acheter des produits, moutarde, vinaigre, oignons, câpres, bière...
Attention qu'il n'y a pas de possibilité de paiement électronique.
Voir le site pour les périodes d'ouvertures.
Bonne visite.
2. La Spirale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Marc P - Namur, Belgium
A proximité de Namur, la Spirale est un lieu multiple. La rencontre d'artisans qui exposent leurs oeuvres, le lieu d'expositions thématiques particulières. C'est aussi un splendide marché de Noël en décembre, où l'artisanat de qualité a toute sa place. C'est aussi un piano-bar le vendredi soir, une fois par mois, pour découvrir de nouveaux horizons musicaux. C'est encore un lieu d'échanges sur les voyages, la cuisine du monde, ... Un repair café ... un lieu de stages pour des enfants ... Impossible de tout énumérer : visitez le site internet de la Spirale et, surtout, profitez d'une occasion pour aller voir vous-même cet endroit aux multiples inspirations.
3. Domaine Provincial de Chevetogne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By snailcollector - Walcourt, Belgium
A huge park with tons of thing to do and see. Many Playgrounds for kids of all ages, large ponds with row boats, BBQ facilities, places to eat, places to pic-nic. Tennis courts etc etc. A great place to spend the day. If you live in Belgium you may consider getting a season pass for your car as this is the best deal. But if you go just for one day it is also well worth the visit.
4. Le Chemin de Fer du Bocq
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
5. Brasserie du Bocq
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Brasserie du Bocq, Set up in 1858 remains one of the last traditional Belgian Breweries. In the marvelous touristic area we called Condroz this dynamic company still uses the traditional manufacturing process of top-fermentation beers with secondary fermentation in bottle. Discover the brewery is also the pleasure to taste their beers. At the ende of the tour, enjoy a glass of one of the brewery's products in an exceptional surrounding, a free beer for each visitor!
Reviewed By bryandshan - Thousand Oaks, CA
A great tour with a beer at the end! They have a variety to choose from including some great fruit beers. A nice garden and if not a tasting room that's cool too!Hello, Thank your for your nice comment on this site, we are glad you passed a great time in our brewery Kind regards, Melissa
6. Castle Veves
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Rooindie - Farmington, Connecticut
I’m not sure how this castle is so highly rated; perhaps I’m jaded from having seen too many awesome Castles elsewhere. It is beautiful from the outside, but there is very little by way of grounds, so you’re basically going to photograph it from the parking lot. It was a bit confusing about where to go from the parking lot, as the gate is closed and it is not obvious you need to push a button to get in. There is a building next to the parking lot that seems like it is where you’d buy tickets, but in fact you need to go into the castle to get the tickets. This isn’t just me being stupid; I watched car after car pull up, its inhabitants hop out, then wander around confused a bit. OK, onto the inside. You get an audioguide – you go into a room, see the room number, press the button on your audioguide, and listen to a chat about the room – this is how all audioguides work, right? I did not see any numbers for a long, long time. It was not clear where to go or where to start. I eventually decided that I should start with number 1 and enter the open door. Eventually when I got to number 8, I figured out where I was compared to the audioguide. Finally in room 14 I saw the first sign – it seems impossible that I could have missed the first thirteen signs, I mean really?? But even then, the displayed numbers were not in the right order – you really have to keep track of what number you are on, because the number in the room didn’t necessarily match the audioguide! What a hot mess. All of that being said, you really only get to see a handful of rooms, and I hate to say how I really felt about them, but I thought they were drab and dull. It feels like it was decorated a few decades ago, there’s nothing ornate about it, the paneling has been painted. Even the dining room table setting was just “blah”. I didn’t take one picture inside (and since I took about 700 pictures on my trip, that is saying something). I think it took about a half hour to go through.
7. La Citadelle de Dinant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
It was between 1818, and 1821, during the Dutch occupation, that the Citadel was built in its current form. Throughout the kitchen, the bakery and the forge, you will discover the daily life of 400 soldiers that were living there. Don't forget to visite our new space 1914-1918, explaining all the fights that took place in dinant during the first world war.
Reviewed By ClaudeRakisits - Canberra, Australia
This is a very impressive structure indeed. It's definitely worth the detour to Dinant to come and see this.There are lots of things to see inside, including trenches of WWI. The view of Dinant from the Citadelle is breathtaking. And what is really convenient is that from the Citadelle, and included in the price, is a two-way ride on the telepherique to the city of Dinant. So you only need to park the car once at the top. There is no time limit as to when you have to come back up. Don't miss it!
8. Rando Quad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Berry V
We enjoyed a very nice quad tour in the Ardennes region. Larger groups are possible and also bicycle tours. French speaking is recommended but very friendly staff.
9. Grottes Saint Antoine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Nursej9c
If you are nearby, it is worth a little detour to see this grotto. It is really quite amazing. Built by the village priest almost 100 years ago, and dedicated to St Anthony of Padua to whom you pray when you have lost something. If you go out the back there is a depiction of Satan that is really interesting! There is a small cemetery at the back and it is obviously a holy place but kitschy at the same time.
10. Les Ruines Medievales de Poilvache
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Poilvache is the largest still existing medieval fortification in the Meuse Valley. Located at less than 5 km from Dinant, the site of Poilvache lies on a calcareous spur overlooking the river and the picturesque village of Houx. The 13-15 century walls and several towers protected the "Town" and the "Castle" of Poilvache (2,5Ha "intra muros")
