Name: Ruins of the Samson Fortress
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Location: Andenne, Namur, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Fortress and rocks of Samson — loop — running from Samson

4.31km

00:31

90m

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2. Le Cor d'Alfred – The Aeolian Harps loop from Namêche

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01:27

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3. Thon Castle-Farm loop from Bonneville

11.8km

01:19

180m

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Paul_C

January 25, 2024

The remains of the fortress of Samson are the ruins of an ancient fortress perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the Samson and the Meuse. There you will find the remains of two towers and a wall which testify to the ancient prestige of this castle, which was one of the strongholds of the county of Namur and resisted attacks by the Normans in the 9th century. The fortress was demolished in 1691 on the orders of King Charles II of Spain and its stones were used to build many houses in the neighboring villages of Thon and Samson. You can admire the ruins from the valley entrance, but the site is not open to visitors. However, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the region and explore the charming village of Thon-Samson, which is ranked among the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

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Régis Panisi

July 12, 2025

This location is an exceptional spot in Andenne. A fortified Merovingian position in the 3rd century, it constitutes a key historical landmark in the region.

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Location: Andenne, Namur, Namur, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

Ruins of the Samson Fortress

1. Fortress and rocks of Samson — loop — running from Samson

2. Le Cor d'Alfred – The Aeolian Harps loop from Namêche

3. Thon Castle-Farm loop from Bonneville

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