Quartier des Carmes in Namur

Quartier des Carmes in Namur

An hour's drive southeast of Brussels will take you to the city of Namur. It contains a large number of historical monuments and a relatively well-preserved urban fabric. Following the destruction of World War I, the decision was made to preserve as much of the 17th and 18th century city centre as possible. This decision has influenced urban planning rules to this day, giving the city a relatively consistent appearance in terms of materials and …