Via the online ticketing system, tickets must be booked at No need to buy your tickets online in advance. You can buy them directly at the cash desks located at the top and bottom of the Citadel.
If you still prefer to book your tickets, you can do so via our online ticketing service, at least 24 hours in advance (no online purchase the same day).
For groups of at least 20 people, reservations can be made by email at info@citadellededinant.be
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La Citadel of Dinant offers a unique immersive experience thanks to The HistoPad, an augmented reality tour guide. This innovative technology makes it possible to relive more than 1,000 years of history and to discover the site in a different way, through spectacular and interactive reconstructions.
Accessible to young and old alike, the HistoPad enriches the visit while leaving everyone the freedom to explore at their own pace.
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Thanks to 13 Gates of Time spread over the visit route, to be scanned with the HistoPad, dive into the major periods in the history of the Citadel and the city of Dinant.
You discover in turn:
Each space comes to life through reconstructed scenes that allow us to better understand the evolution of the site and its strategic importance over time.
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Easy to use, the HistoPad allows everyone to enjoy the visit according to their desires and their level of interest. Children can go looking for hidden objects thanks to a interactive treasure hunt, while adults deepen their understanding of major historical periods. It is also possible to take a photo of yourself in period clothes to leave with an original souvenir.
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Developed by the French company Histovery, HistoPad technology already equips numerous prestigious heritage sites around the world, such as the Château de Chambord, the Palais des Papes in Avignon, the Conciergerie de Paris or the Alamo Fort in the United States.
The Citadel's of Dinant is the first Belgian site to offer this experience., affirming its desire to enhance heritage through the most innovative digital tools.
