Shopping in Namur: streets, stores and VAT refund
Namur shopping offers much more than a quick stop for souvenirs. Belgium’s Walloon capital combines lively pedestrian shopping streets, international fashion brands, independent concept stores, a multi-floor department store and specialist shops selling everything from books to artisan chocolate.
Rue de Fer and Rue de l’Ange form the main retail axis, while the surrounding streets reward visitors looking for something less ordinary.
This guide explores the best stores, streets and local specialties in Namur, and explains how non-EU residents can reclaim VAT on their purchases.
Want to explore another Walloon shopping destination? Discover our guide to shopping in Nivelles and claiming a VAT refund.
Namur shopping essentials
- Main streets: Rue de Fer and Rue de l’Ange for major brands.
- Local shopping: Rue Saint-Jacques, Rue Saint-Jean and Rue des Carmes.
- Department store: INNO for fashion, beauty and homeware.
- Local finds: Belgian fashion, artisan chocolate, books and design-led gifts.
- VAT refund: Eligible non-EU visitors can combine purchases with Zapptax to reach the €125.01 minimum.
Where to shop in Namur?
Rue de Fer and Rue de l’Ange: the heart of Namur shopping
Rue de Fer and Rue de l’Ange form the main shopping axis in central Namur. This pedestrian-friendly area concentrates familiar fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, making it the easiest place to begin your shopping.
International names such as Zara, H&M, Mango, Jack & Jones and Jules are part of the mix, alongside shoe shops and accessories retailers. Everything is within a compact area, so you can compare several brands without leaving the centre.
Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue de la Croix: fashion beyond the major chains
A few streets away, the shopping scene becomes more varied. JAGGS, a Belgian menswear specialist, offers made-to-measure suits and premium ready-to-wear, while Dusk Shop focuses on women’s fashion. Rue de la Croix adds further choice with fashion, footwear and smaller retailers.
These streets are worth exploring if you want to move beyond the biggest international chains without leaving Namur’s city centre.
Rue des Carmes and the old town: local shops and original finds
Rue des Carmes and the surrounding historic streets are particularly good for homeware, gifts, food and specialist stores. You can move from an interior design shop to an artisan chocolatier or a local creative business within a few minutes. It is one of the best areas to discover a more local side of Namur shopping.
INNO Namur: the city’s main department store
INNO Namur is the city’s main department store and a convenient option for browsing several brands under one roof. Its departments cover women’s, men’s and children’s fashion, beauty, jewellery, shoes, accessories, luggage and homeware.
Namur also has a few smaller shopping arcades, but the city is primarily a street-shopping destination rather than a place for large modern malls.
📍 Place d’Armes 17, 5000 Namur
Independent fashion boutiques to know
Hello Sunday combines fashion, home décor and lifestyle products in a minimalist setting. Holy Percept-Store is another address for women’s fashion, offering a selection that moves away from standard high-street shopping.
For menswear, JAGGS brings a particularly Belgian dimension to the city’s offer, with made-to-measure tailoring and premium ready-to-wear. These smaller stores provide a welcome alternative to the familiar international brands.
📍 Hello Sunday — Rue des Fossés Fleuris 37, 5000 Namur
📍 Holy Percept-Store — Rue du Président 20, 5000 Namur
📍 JAGGS — Rue Saint-Jacques 21, 5000 Namur
Local design, crafts and creative shopping
La Boutique des créateurs namurois brings together work by designers and craftspeople from the Namur area. Jewellery, accessories, decorative objects and handmade gifts make it a particularly good stop for something created locally rather than a conventional souvenir.
📍 Rue Saint-Jean, 5000 Namur
Homeware, books and gifts: stores worth discovering
Simply D: decoration and original gift ideas
Simply D specialises in interior decoration and home accessories. Its selection includes decorative objects, lighting and thoughtful gifts, making it a good address for shoppers looking for something practical or personal to bring home.
📍 Rue des Carmes 32, 5000 Namur
Papyrus: an independent bookshop with character
Librairie Papyrus is an established independent bookshop offering literature, children’s books and cultural titles. It also hosts literary meetings and events, giving the store a strong connection to Namur’s cultural life.
📍 Rue Bas de la Place 16, 5000 Namur
Belgian chocolate and gourmet shopping in Namur
Sigoji and Belle & Chocolat: artisan chocolate
Sigoji is one of Namur’s most interesting artisan chocolatiers. Founded by Euphrasie Mbamba, the brand works with carefully sourced cocoa and produces pralines, truffles and bean-to-bar chocolate.
Belle & Chocolat combines chocolate-making with design, creating organic chocolates in original shapes and flavours. Both are excellent choices for a Belgian gift with a more distinctive identity.
📍 Belle & Chocolat — Rue des Carmes 38, 5000 Namur
For familiar Belgian chocolate classics, you will also find Leonidas, Neuhaus and Galler in central Namur.
Cafés Delahaut: a local coffee specialist
Cafés Delahaut is a historic Namur specialist selling roasted coffees, teas, accessories and gourmet products. It is a useful stop for a gift that is easy to take home and offers an alternative to the usual chocolate selection.
📍 Rue de l’Ange 21, 5000 Namur
How to claim a VAT refund on your Namur shopping
Who is eligible for tax-free shopping in Belgium?
If your habitual residence is outside the European Union, you may be eligible to reclaim VAT on goods purchased during your temporary stay. Qualifying goods must be exported in your personal luggage, and your tax-free form must be validated by Customs when you leave the EU.
Belgium’s minimum purchase threshold is €125.01 including VAT. With Zapptax, purchases from different stores can be combined to reach this minimum.
How Zapptax simplifies your purchases
Zapptax allows eligible travellers to centralise their Belgian shopping receipts and request a VAT refund without relying on every store to offer its own tax-free service.
- Create your profile in the Zapptax app.
- Keep your receipts from your purchases. In Belgium, a receipt is sufficient as long as the VAT is clearly shown on it.
- Upload your receipts to the app so purchases from different Belgian stores can be combined.
- Once the required threshold is reached, obtain your tax-free form.
- Present the form, your passport and the goods to Customs before leaving the EU.
- After Customs validation, receive your refund through your selected payment method.
This makes the process particularly convenient when shopping in several different stores, as you do not need each retailer to provide its own tax-free form.
You can also consult our guide on how to validate your Belgian tax-free form at Customs.
Make the most of shopping in Namur
From major fashion brands and INNO to independent boutiques, Belgian designers and artisan chocolatiers, Namur offers a varied shopping experience within a compact city centre. And if you live outside the EU, Zapptax helps you make your purchases even more rewarding with a VAT refund.
FAQ
Are shops in Namur open on Sundays?
Namur introduced a monthly Sunday shopping initiative in May 2026, with participating city-centre shops invited to open on the first Sunday of each month. Opening remains voluntary, so not every retailer takes part. Check the current list of participating stores before making a special trip.
When are the sales in Namur?
Namur follows Belgium’s national sales periods. Winter sales generally run from 3 to 31 January, and summer sales from 1 to 31 July. If the opening date falls on a Sunday, the period may begin the previous day. These periods are particularly useful for fashion shopping, although discounts and available stock vary by retailer.
Can I combine purchases made in Namur with purchases in Brussels?
Yes. With Zapptax, purchases made in Namur, Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium can be combined on the same Belgian tax-free form. This is useful if you are visiting several Belgian cities and your individual purchases do not reach the minimum threshold.
