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News from Gites Kangourou Dinant
The Rocher Bayard in Dinant : conquering a legend and an extraordinary rocky spur
Located on the banks of the Meuse River, between Dinant and Anseremme, the Rocher Bayard owes its name to a legend dating back to Charlemagne. It is one of Dinant 's most visited tourist sites, and also one of the most photographed. In this article, we invite you to...
Loop hike in Bouvignes: a route combining history and nature
It was on a sunny winter day that we completed this loop hike in Bouvignes. An early start allowed us to witness the sunrise over the Meuse Valley. Located near Dinant, the village of Bouvignes is a medieval town...
Crèvecœur Ruins: A Tragic Medieval Story in Bouvignes
Among the places to visit in Dinant, Bouvignes and the ruins of Crèvecœur hold a special place. Passing through this hamlet by road or train, it's difficult to imagine the glorious and tragic past of this small town, which was once a medieval city...
Loop hike in Dinant : a long getaway between Neffe and Waulsort
Loop hike in Dinant : towards Waulsort via Freÿr. This loop hike in Dinant takes you from Neffe to Waulsort, which was once a very popular resort town. The starting point of the nearly 25 km hike is located...
Walking route in Dinant : crossing the Colébi ravine to the Walzin castle on the banks of the Lesse
This hiking trail in Dinant takes you into the Colébi ravine, located on the banks of the Meuse River, in a relatively wild and rugged setting. Starting from the Kangourou Dinant guesthouses (alternative starting point: near the Church of St. Anne in Anseremme), you will cross...
Dinant flamiche: a specialty blending gastronomy and folklore
How to present flamiche, this culinary specialty of Dinant, which lies somewhere between gastronomic tradition and local folklore? When we talk about gastronomy, we're on the same page: this dish is neither light nor particularly elaborate in its ingredients: eggs,...
Dinant Lumière 2023: Immerse yourself in the winter wonderland of the Meuse city
With the "Dinant Lumière" event, the Meuse city was transformed into a magical tableau of lights and colors, immersing its visitors in an enchanted world, with the third edition of 'Dinant Lumière'. Organized from December 1, 2023 to January 6, 2024, the...
Dinant Montmartre: a look back at the unmissable art exhibition in the streets of Dinant (2023 edition)
With Dinant Montmartre, every last Sunday of September, the streets of the Saint-Nicolas district of Dinant are filled with easels, paintings, quality crafts... and of course, artists, craftspeople, and many others...
An investment for sustainable management of water that takes water… for a good cause!
Indeed: it's a rainwater harvesting tank. An eco-friendly installation carried out during the summer of 2023, as part of a sustainable water management initiative at the Kangaroo Cottages in Dinant. As of early 2024, the installation is not yet fully operational. This...