Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

Embark on a sightseeing tour of the city with your guide.

You'll pass by the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the grand duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the Grand Duchy. Old part of Renaissance (1572), middle part (1741) of Baroque and Renaissance styles and right the Chamber of Deputies (1858).

You'll visit this former Jesuit church of the 17th century in Baroque and Renaissance style with Gothic elements. To the left of the nave, a forum dedicated to the Grand Ducal family. The College of Jesuits adjacent to the cathedral became National Library.

You'll visit Neumünster Abbey, a public meeting place and cultural centre, located in the Grund district of Luxembourg City in southern Luxembourg. After the original Benedictine abbey on the Altmünster Plateau had been destroyed in 1542, the monks built a new abbey or "Neumünster" in 1606 in the Grund.

The Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge in red painted steel (1966) crosses the Alzette. Left the Municipal Theater (1964) and right Monument Schuman (Father of Europe).

The European Center Kirchberg 1966 with its 23 floors is the seat of the European Parliament. The Schuman Center headquarters of the Council of Ministers.

On the way back from Luxembourg to Brussels, you'll visit Dinant on the banks of the Meuse River Dinant gave its name to the brassware: copper objects. Specialty: biscuits or biscuits with honey.

Lift your gaze towards the Citadelle and the onion-domed tower of the Collegiate church, all highlighted by the ribbon of houses and shops running alongside the river.

Dinant is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax (1814) inventor of the saxophone, and on your trip you'll visit the historical museum dedicated to him.