I passed through Givet yesterday. Just a short loop from Dinant after spending the morning exploring Dinant's citadel and town. Great roads round there.
The Ibis hotel in Dinant was well liked by my 4 companions. Bike parking outside the 24 hour reception with metal loops for chains if you want to use them. We had ground floor rooms with lovely views of the river. We found the terrace off the bar a great place to assemble for a few drinks before ambling the short distance into town where you will find many different types of eatery from the friterie to brasserie with burgers and steaks at the lower end and a few posher places with set menus for 40-70 euros per person.
The bar in the Ibis was remarkably cheap compared to the places at the touristy end of town and France! 5.50 euros for half a litre of Leffe, compared to nearly 9 euros in Reims.
The Citadel is interesting and costs 11 euros to visit. Great views and some gruesome stories.
I'll post a review of the whole trip, starting in Dieppe, a stop in Reims and 3 nights in Buhlertal in the Black Forest before heading to Dinant.
The Ibis hotel in Dinant was well liked by my 4 companions. Bike parking outside the 24 hour reception with metal loops for chains if you want to use them. We had ground floor rooms with lovely views of the river. We found the terrace off the bar a great place to assemble for a few drinks before ambling the short distance into town where you will find many different types of eatery from the friterie to brasserie with burgers and steaks at the lower end and a few posher places with set menus for 40-70 euros per person.
The bar in the Ibis was remarkably cheap compared to the places at the touristy end of town and France! 5.50 euros for half a litre of Leffe, compared to nearly 9 euros in Reims.
The Citadel is interesting and costs 11 euros to visit. Great views and some gruesome stories.
I'll post a review of the whole trip, starting in Dieppe, a stop in Reims and 3 nights in Buhlertal in the Black Forest before heading to Dinant.