When I say top things to do in Namur city, obviously it would mean exploring the Citadel, seeing the Belfry and going on a cruise in Meuse. So I'm skipping those 3! Here are next top 5 places to see in Namur.
Djoseph and Françwès (Snail sculpture): If I have to go by what locals say, the people of Namur as so lazy and so slow, that, Djoseph (Joe) and Françwès (Frank) need to put a leash & cage on their snails, while they negotiate, so it doesn't run away! Well.... You need to visit the city for yourself and find out how fast or slow the people are. I'm not going to comment on that! Haha.
The sculpture composition is by Suzanne Godard, made in 2000 CE. The concept of these 2 characters is the brainchild of Jean Legrand, an artist of the last century who was the son of this soil. The 2 are the characters of a comic strip created by him. You can find this sculpture in the Place d'Armes square.
The Liar Festival is a huge annual event in Moncrabeau in France, which has the so-called Academy of Liars (more like a folk society)! One of the founders of the society is Nicolas Bosret who belongs to Namur. So yeah, Namur has his sculpture and at its foot, the city's own 'throne' for the 'King of Liars'! Every year, the current 40 members of the society select the King of Liars who is enthroned on this throne!!!!!!!
P.S: Click here to know what I wore in Namur - Day 2 Outfit, Day 3 Outfit
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Searching for Utopia (Turtle Sculpture), Djoseph and Françwès (Snail sculpture), King of Liars' Throne, Guy Delforge Perfumery, Jean Chalon Garden.
All these places are walkable from Namur Railway Station.
Prices & Timings:
Searching for Utopia (Turtle Sculpture) - Free; 8AM to 5PM/8PM in winters & summers
Djoseph and Françwès (Snail sculpture), King of Liars' Throne - Free, 24x7
Guy Delforge Perfumery: €3.50; Saturdays at 3:30PM (during school holidays, Mon-Sat 3:30PM). Guides usually speak French, Dutch, English, German, Spanish & Italian and for other languages, audio guide is given.
Jean Chalon Garden: Free; Jul-Aug: Tue-Sun: 2PM to 6PM; Other months - Sat-Sun: 2PM to 6PM. Jean Chalon Garden Guide book (downloads/opens as PDF)
P.S: I was invited by Wallonia Tourism to experience the region for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.