Local producers in Namur and Dinant: local products at your fingertips
The Explore Meuse region is proud of its exceptional heritage, especially in the culinary field. Over the years, the area has developed several specialties that are just waiting to be discovered! The local producers and artisans in the Namur and Dinant region welcome you with open arms to let you taste their delicious regional products.
The treasures of the great Namur estates
Explore Meuse is a region with many hidden treasures. The valley of the Meuse is conveniently located for growing vines. It is on these sunny slopes that the Chateau Bon Baron produces a variety of “appellation contrôlée” wines. A little further is the Chateau de Bioul, a real gem. Whether you are looking for a location for your wedding reception, a seminar or team building, the castle is perfect for your event! Come and admire our vineyards and follow the whole process of wine production, not to mention the small tasting at the end of your visit. Everything is, as the name of the estate’s museum suggests, “made in Bioul”! The Chenoy estate cannot be surpassed: also located in a beautiful green setting, it offers you the possibility to rent a reception room for a day and visit its vineyards.
Namur is not all about wine and beer (although La Houppe is well worth a look!). Another beverage that also deserves your full attention is undoubtedly our coffee! The coffee, drunk daily by thousands of Walloons, is roasted by the well-known Namur company Delahaut. It specialises in roasting beans and also sells biscuits and chocolates that are usually served with coffee in the afternoon. Do not hesitate to visit the shop and discover their Namur regional products!Li P’tite Brèssène
Li p'tite Brèssène: happiness is in the hops! Although Nadine and Etienne have worked with many food products for family consumption, it was their interest in beer that led them to set up a cosy micro-brewery in their home. From their passion, a good-hearted brew was born, which speaks to the spirit and conviviality. They welcome you with a smile to give you an unforgettable beer experience. You won’t leave without a smile on your face and especially not without a beer under your arm!
The Château de Bioul
For Château de Bioul, a wine, a heritage! Andy and Vanessa dreamed of spending their old age amongst the vineyards. Fortunately, they discovered Belgian wine, had the right idea not to wait and left everything behind to settle in the family castle. They are now the happy owners of 11 hectares of vines that they grow without chemicals and with music! Their wines are fruity, their bubbles sparkling. You can simply taste their bottled passion. Open the doors of the castle, discover, taste and above all, enjoy!
Les Lutins
Les Lutins: from a dream to ice cream! What was your dream when you were a child? For Denis, it was to work with milk. Unfortunately, that was not possible on the family farm. Since he could not milk the cows, Denis decided that he would sell milk-based products. His choice turned out to be the right one. Almost 15 years later, he was elected best artisanal ice cream maker in Belgium! Les Lutins is a dream come true for Denis, a dream he was able to realise together with his wife Ariane: delicious, light, and creamy ice creams made from real farm milk. Les Lutins in Namur also serves delicious pastries, especially during the Christmas period, make sure to try the incredibly delicious “cougnous”!
Savour one of our flagship local products: snails!
In Warnant, a family started breeding and selling snails. Their business started in 1986 and has gradually flourished. After a guided tour of the snail farm, you will be treated to a short degustation. And before you leave, don't hesitate to pay a visit to the shop to buy a portion of delicious escargots de Warnant. You will be amazed at the range of locally produced products such as terrine, profiteroles, stews, stuffed mushrooms and “les perles de gris,” a rare delicacy.
