Folklore - Les Echasseurs (The Waders)

Their spectacular battles have delighted Emperors and Kings: Charles V, Louis XIV, Peter the Great of Russia, Napoleon… all witnessed the wading battle by the Waders of Namur

Nowadays, the two teams are still organising battles and participate in many events and processions in Namur, Belgium and worldwide.

Rue Saint-Jacques 22-32, 5000 Namur, Belgique

http://www.echasseurs.org

See also

Architectural Heritage - Hôtel Gaiffier d’Hestroy
Art Galleries – Galerie Saint-Jacques
Les Cup’Inn
Chez JukeBox
Provincial Museum of the Ancient Arts of Namur – Treasure of Oignies (TreM.a)
Maison des Desserts
Folklore - La Royale Moncrabeau / Les Molons
Folklore - Les Alfers namurois
Walks from station to station
Bakery, pastry and chocolate shop la Maison des Desserts