Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Maredret

The drive from Brussels Airport to Maredret

Maredret lies 96 km (60 miles) from Brussels Zaventem Airport, and the trip normally takes around 1 h 15 m. Most of the distance is covered on motorways heading south towards the province of Namur, before the final stretch continues on smaller roads through the Meuse valley region. Allow extra time on weekday mornings and late afternoons, when traffic around the Brussels ring is heaviest, and in wet or wintry weather. This is a less frequently booked route, but it is available on request like any other.

Meeting Point

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House, holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find after you have collected your luggage, so you can meet up without searching the terminal.

Choosing the right vehicle

Couples, solo travellers and small families usually take a private taxi, with options for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. If you travel with more bags or a slightly bigger party, the 1-4 option gives a little more flexibility. Larger groups can book a private minibus with 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 or 48 seats, which suits family gatherings, wedding parties, retreat groups or organised tours heading to the area. Everyone then arrives together in one vehicle rather than splitting up across several cars.

Maredret and where to stay nearby

Maredret is a small, quiet village in the municipality of Anhée in the province of Namur, set in the green hills of the Molignée and Meuse area. It is best known for its Benedictine abbey and for its peaceful, rural surroundings, which make it a popular base for walking and cycling. The better-known Maredsous Abbey is only a short drive away.

Maredret itself has very little in the way of large hotels, so most visitors look to the surrounding area. Well-established options nearby include:

• Maredsous Abbey guesthouse in Denée, a short distance from Maredret, a long-standing option for a calm stay.
• Best Western Castel de Pont-à-Lesse in Dinant, the nearest larger town, a castle-style hotel set in its own grounds.

Share your exact address when booking so the driver can plan the final part of the route on the narrower local roads.