Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Floreffe

The drive from Zaventem to Floreffe

The route covers 74 km (46 miles) and typically takes about 53 minutes. You leave the Brussels ring area and head south-east into Wallonia, towards the Sambre valley. Floreffe is booked only occasionally, so a pre-arranged driver saves you from working out a connection to a small place off the main tourist routes. Allow extra time during the weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours around Brussels, and in poor winter weather, as the first part of the journey is the busiest.

Choosing the right vehicle

Solo travellers, couples and small families fit in a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. Check the second option if you travel with several suitcases or a child seat. Larger parties can choose a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, so a whole wedding party, a school group or a team arrives together in one vehicle. Pick the size by passenger count and luggage, not by passenger count alone.

Floreffe as a destination

Floreffe is a small municipality in the province of Namur, set along the Sambre river. It is best known for its Norbertine abbey, which dates back to the 12th century and gives the village its historic character. The surroundings are green and quiet, which suits walkers, visitors to the abbey and anyone attending events in the area. Expect a calm rural setting rather than a busy town centre.

Places to stay nearby

I cannot name well-established hotels in Floreffe itself with confidence. The nearest larger town, Namur, has several well-known options:

• Château de Namur, a hotel in a historic setting on the Citadel hill
• Novotel Namur, a reliable chain hotel
• Hôtel Les Tanneurs de Namur, a hotel in the old town

Tell your driver the exact address of your accommodation when booking, so the transfer ends at the right door.

Meeting point at Brussels Zaventem Airport

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House with a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can head there directly once you leave the baggage hall.