Gembloux

Gembloux is a town in Wallonia, the French-speaking southern part of Belgium. Gembloux is located in the north of the province Namur. The town is inhabited by about 26,000 inhabitants (2018). Most of the town consists of fairly new residential buildings, however a small but picturesque centre is still preserved.

By train
Gembloux is located on the major railway line connecting Brussels and Namur. Timetables can be found here: SNCB, the national railway company, for national and international travels. The is fairly close to the city centre, only some 10 minutes in walking distance.


 * From Brussels: 1 hour
 * From Namur: 15 to 20 minutes
 * From Arlon: 1 hr 55 min

By public transport
The public transport network is operated by the Walloon bus company TEC. Tickets can be purchased from kiosks, or directly from bus drivers where they are only marginally more expensive. Do not expect bus drivers to converse fluently in English, so having your destination written out on a piece of paper may help to avoid confusion.

Eat
There are a few restaurants in the town centre and several pitta options for a quick bite.

Drink
Gembloux is a small town and the number of drinking establishments is very limited.

Go next

 * Brussels — the national capital
 * Namur — a pretty town on the banks of the Meuse river. It is also a gateway to the Ardennes and Luxembourg.