Liège
The city of Liège offers a wealth of activities for everyone, whether by day or by night. Liège is always buzzing and provides various types of activities to suit every preference.
Market enthusiasts can enjoy La Batte, a Sunday market held along Quai Roosevelt, Quai sur Meuse, Quai de la Ribuée, Quai de la Batte, Quai de Maestricht, and Quai Saint-Léonard. There is also the Saint-Pholien flea market located on Boulevard de la Constitution every Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Throughout the year, various events bring Liège to life. For instance, the month of July is marked by both the Les Ardentes festival and the Village Gaulois. The latter occupies Place Saint-Paul during the first 15 days of the month and consists of about forty chalets offering artisanal products.
In August, visitors and locals alike traditionally celebrate August 15th in Outre-Meuse. The festivities last for 4 days.
The Nocturne Des Coteaux de la Citadelle is organized on the evening of the first Saturday in October at various locations across the Coteaux de la Citadelle, featuring concerts, performances, and more.
In October, the Liège Fair, stretching over 1 km, hosts more than 180 stalls and attractions for over a month on Boulevard d’Avroy.
Liège is also famous for its annual Christmas market. The Christmas Village at Place Saint-Lambert runs from November 28 to December 30, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The food chalets are open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Sunday to Wednesday, and from 11:00 AM to midnight from Thursday to Saturday.
Carnivals
Several major carnivals take place in the Liège region
The Malmedy carnival, known as the “Cwarmé,” is a true tradition for the people of Malmedy. The festivities begin with the four “Jeudis Gras” (Fat Thursdays), which promise a carnival atmosphere in all the city’s cafés, followed by the opening of the carnival which lasts for 4 days. Saturday and Sunday are primarily animated by the grand carnival parade and the grand folklore parade. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this atmosphere and admire the many traditional costumes and masks.
The Stavelot carnival, better known as the Laetare, delights both visitors and locals. For 3 days, the city is alive with folklore. Famous regional groups showcase their finest costumes for everyone’s enjoyment. The Grand Procession of the Laetare of Stavelot takes place on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
What to do in Liège?
- Kinepolis Chaussée de Tongres 200 – 4000 Liège
- Le Palace Pont d'Avroy 21 – 4000 Liège
- Churchill Rue du Mouton Blanc 20 – 4000 Liège
- Sauvenière Place Xavier-Neujean 12 – 4000 Liège
- Le Parc Rue Paul Joseph Carpay 22 – 4000 Liège
- Le Grand Curtius Quai de Maestricht 13 – 4000 Liège
- Archéoforum Place Saint Lambert – 4000 Liège
- University Aquarium and Zoology Museum Quai Edouard Van Beneden 22 – 4020 Liège
- Museum of Fine Arts Rue Féronstrée 86 – 4000 Liège
- House of Metallurgy and Industry of Liège Boulevard Raymond Poincaré 17 – 4020 Liège
- House of Science Quai Edouard Van Beneden 22 – 4020 Liège
- Mad Musée Parc d'Avroy – 4000 Liège
- Gas Lighting Museum Rue Henri Maus 92 – 4000 Liège
- Museum of Walloon Life Cour des Mineurs – 4000 Liège
- Public Transport Museum Rue Richard Heintz 9 – 4020 Liège
- Sart-Tilman Open Air Museum Allée des Erables Bât. B25 – 4000 Liège
- Grétry Museum Rue des Récollets 34 – 4020 Liège
- Tchantchès Museum Rue Surlet 56 – 4020 Liège
- Cathedral Treasury Rue Bonne-Fortune 6 – 4000 Liège
- Val-Saint-Lambert Rue du Val 245 – 4100 Seraing
- Médiacité Boulevard Raymond Poincaré 7 – 4020 Liège
- Belle-Ile Quai des Vennes 1 – 4020 Liège
- Les Galeries Saint-Lambert Galeries Saint-Lambert – 4000 Liège
- Galeria Inno Place de la République Française 15 – 4000 Liège
- Passage Lemonier Rue Vinâve d'Ile – 4000 Liège
- La Galerie du Longdoz Rue Grétry 33 – 4000 Liège
Contact Details
Reaching Liège from Hotel Lafarques
By car
- 24.5 km – 24 minutes
- Via N61
By train
- 15 minutes
- Train towards Courtrai