PARC LOUISE-MARIE
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Urban park installed in Namur, with some remarkable trees, classified, suitable for strolling, with many benches
A 3-hectare urban park, it was named after Louise-Marie d'Orléans, the first Queen of the Belgians. The park was opened to the public in 1880. It is the work of the architect Schmidts, winner of a competition organised by the City. It makes it possible to bury under the greenery a part of the ramparts, which had become obsolete. It is established on the former ditches of these fortifications. The park is laid out on two levels with an artificial grotto in the lower part, a central pond and an upper part where there used to be a kiosk. Its disappearance has allowed the rediscovery of the remains of the Dutch bridge that led to the gate of Brussels. The Louise-Marie park has some remarkable trees, classified. The many benches in the park are ideal for strolling and are popular at lunchtime. The youngest benefit from a playground for relaxation.
Rempart de la Vierge: part of the circular boulevard that connects the Porte de Bruxelles to the Sambre, it was formerly called "Frère Orban". It owes its name to a shrine dedicated to the Virgin (19th century), built at the bottom of this connecting road.
Porte de Bruxelles: on 20 June 1815, this strategic location at the entrance to the town was the scene of fighting between Marshal Grouchy's rearguard and the Prussian army. Two days after the defeat at Waterloo...
Square d'Omalius: Jean-Baptiste d'Omalius was a scientist and political figure. He was governor of the province of Namur (1815-1830). He made the first geological map of France.
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