Liège

Liège (Lüttich, Dutch: Luik) is the largest city of Wallonia and the French-speaking part of Belgium, and the capital city of the Liège (province) | namesake province.

Expo 0022 - Industrial revolution brought prosperity to Liège, peaking in 1905 when it hosted the Exposition Universelle

Liège Halal Explorer

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At the foot of Ardennes on the river Meuse, it has been a prominent urban centre since the Middle Ages, but really blossomed during the industrial revolution, when it grew to become Belgium's third-largest metropolis, after Brussels and Antwerp. Thanks to its strategic position, Liège still enjoys relative affluence and economic importance, in contrast to its fellow Wallon cities farther south.

Despite its size and location in-between some of the most-visited cities in Europe, Liège sees very little tourist traffic. Those who find it along their itinerary might be surprised to find the purported industrial city to be quite green, with wide boulevards, an interesting, if a bit disorderly, mix of architecture from different periods, much greenery and picturesque riverbanks and hillsides. There are also quite a few museums and other points of interest, enough for at least a busy day trip.

Liège has been an important city since the early Middle Ages. It was the former capital of the Principality (prince-bishopric) of Liège, which remained an independent state until the French Revolution (around 1789). In the 19th century it became an early centre of industrialism. Today it is a large city of 200,000 inhabitants, with a total 750,000 in its metropolitan area. A city heavily shaped by waves of immigrants, Liège has important Italian (making up at least 5% of the population), (Spanish), (German), Moroccan, (Turkish), and Sub-Saharan African communities (the latter being one of the largest in Belgium).

The central area of Liège presents itself as a rather interesting mix of a historic town centre (dotted with a few extremely brutalist buildings from the 1960s and 70s), a rather elegant new town with wide boulevards, tall apartment buildings (some Art Deco), narrow street with small businesses, a few pretty parks, and a few interesting shopping arcades. The outskirts of Liège consist mainly of 2 very distinctive areas: large industrial complexes sprawling on the river's bank in the north and the south (with the cities of Seraing and Herstal) and working-class areas in the east and the west with mainly spare green neighborhood for healthy people.

Liège is located just at the beginning of the Ardennes, which makes the landscape of the south very different than the rest of the city, with high hills and abundant forests (Sart-tilman and beyond).

• Tourist office - Office Du Tourisme De Liege - Féronstrée 92 50.646824, 5.580709 ☎ +32 4 221 92 21 Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Travel to Liège

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Liège Airport - Passenger Terminal-9298 - |Liège Airport is of minor importance for passenger traffic, but a major cargo hub

• Liège airport IATA Flight Code: LGG 50.637778, 5.444167 - Liège Airport Liege airport - Specialising in freight (7th biggest cargo airport in Europe) and the airport sees mainly seasonal holiday charter Flights to destinations around the Mediterranean. Regular passenger connections are provided by local Belgian airline VLM and some other airlines seeking opportunities to capitalize on local business interests (and charging accordingly). Reaching the downtown with public transportation is a bit tricky. Check the TEC (local city bus) website for further information.

• Brussels Airport is your most likely point of entry into Belgium. To reach Liège, take the train to Leuven|Louvain/Leuven, or Brussels-Nord and change for Liège.
• Brussels South Charleroi Airport, located in Charleroi, is an alternative for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and WizzAir. From the airport, take the city bus Line A (stop is outside of the departure hall), which costs €6 one way to Charleroi-Sud (south) train station and then the train to Liège-Guillemins. Train departs once every hour from 5:00. Last train leaves at 23:00. The trip takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Maastricht Airport is also close to the city. Ryanair has some service from the city (a lot less than Charleroi though). Transportation to Liège can be done by taking a bus to Maastricht station and then taking a train.
• Frankfurt Airport has a thrice daily direct high-speed train link to Liège-Guillemins. More frequencies can be found if you make a stop in Cologne.

By Rail

[[13-12-26-Gare de Liège-Guillemins by Santiago Calatrava-20 - Liège-Guillemins is brilliantly connected to the surrounding metropoles and features spectacular architecture by Santiago Calatrava

Liège-Guillemins is the main station, located on the southwest part of the city. Thalys and ICE high-speed trains serve Brussels, Paris, Aachen, Cologne and Frankfurt. Beware that unlike most train stations in Belgium, Liège-Guillemins is not a walking distance away from the downtown (20-25min). You can take a bus which cost €2 one way, or taxi which cost around 8-10 euros. The cheapest alternative being changing to another train that's heading to the station called Liège-St-Lambert. The fare of this trip is included in your ticket to Liège-Guillemins. The trip takes around 6 mins.

From Brussels, intercity service runs at least hourly and takes about 50 minutes from Brussels Nord. From Brussels Airport, take the airport shuttle to Leuven and take intercity service from there. From the Netherlands, connect in Maastricht. Trains run at least hourly and take about 30 minutes.

Once you are at Liège-Guillemins station, you can get to downtown by changing to a train heading for Liège-St-Lambert, or by taking the number 1 or number 4 bus just outside the station to Place St-Lambert. Another alternative is route 48 which takes you to the Opera. Note that all routes run both ways at the stop of Liège-Guillemins station, make sure to take the buses that have either "Pl. St-Lambert" or "Opéra" on their destination sign.

Trianglestrategique etor.gif|Liège's position among the many "strategic triangles of Europe's major cities makes it quickly accessible from multiple major hubs

By car

Liège is the crossroads for several major motorways. Its "ring" has 6 branches in clockwise order:

• the E25, to the south, towards Luxembourg and into France via Metz, Nancy, Lyon
• the E42, to the west, crosses Wallonia via Bergen|Mons/Bergen before entering France via Valenciennes, Paris
• the E40, to the west, leading to the Belgian coast via Brussels
• the E313, leading to Antwerp and on to the large coastal cities of the Netherlands
• the E25, to the north, with Maastricht a stone's throw away (30 km) and the rest of the Netherlands beyond
• the E40, to the east, entering Germany via Aachen. A second branch (Actually the E42) splits off at Verviers, heading to Trier.

Since it is a fairly large city, many motorway exits are signposted for "Liège". When coming from Germany or Netherlands, follow the E25 to its end and then follow the road signs to the center. If you are coming from Luxembourg, exit at "Angleur" and follow signs to the center, or to continue on to the exit marked "Liège-centre". Finally, coming from Paris, Lille, Brussels, or Antwerp, follow signs to Luxembourg until you reach the exit marked "Liège-centre." When coming from Flanders, Liège is named as "Luik."

There are a number of covered vehicle parks situated conveniently in the centre costing €2.20 an hour.

Travel on a Bus in Liège

Liège is well-connected by bus, notably in the Eurolines network on Rue des Guillemins, near the train station.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Liège

Individuals arriving with their own boat are welcome at the seaport des Yachts.

Many organised cruises departing from Maastricht stop in the center of Liège, on the right bank (quai Marcatchou to quai Van Beneden).

How to get around in Liège

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By car

Unlike most Belgian cities, Liège has no inner ring built along the path of the old city walls. Instead and the main streets were laid out along the old branches of the river, which makes their organisation a bit obscure.

Leave your vehicle in one of the city-center parking garages, especially if you have no map of to your destination.

Here are the main routes for cars:

• the motorway E40-E25 that crosses parts of the city
• the Boulevards "d'Avroy" and "de la Sauvenière" and the main route between the center and the train station
• the Quais "de la Meuse" and "de la Dérivation", which link to/from the two branches of the E25

Travel on a Bus in Liège

[[13-12-26-luettich-RalfR-149 - As Liege has done away with trams and the city relies on its many buses, travelling on dedicated bus lines along its main boulevards, to cater for its public transport needs TEC is the main bus company. Most lines converge towards one of the city-center bus "terminals." These terminals are located at Place Saint-Lambert, Gare Léopold, Place de la République Française, and around the Opéra/Theater (all the four are very close to one another). The names of these five sites are used to indicate the direction of the bus, according to the line taken.

Several other lines leave from the train station Liège-Guillemins. Among them, two lines link the station with downtown: the #4, a circular line (direction "Bavière" to go from the station to the center, direction "d'Harscamp" for the reverse trip), and the #1 which runs train station to downtown and on to Coronmeuse. There also is a few lines that start from the intersection of the Boulevard d'Avroy and the "Pont d'Avroy" and the main shopping street. Unfortunately, however, few lines run after midnight.

More and more bus stops now show the waiting time for the next bus on each line, and many busses are equipped to display the next stop and adapted for people with reduced mobility. Nevertheless, be aware that the next stop screens are not always synchronised with the bus stops. For people using a bus line they're not familiar with, ask the driver to warn you when you are arriving at the bus stop you are looking for. You can ask for a free printed version of each bus schedule at the terminal of the line.

By bike

Travelling by bike in the downtown is easy, but the hillsides can be a bit steep (between 5 and 15%). Reaching the higher neighborhoods will require a bit of training and a multi-speed bike!

Cycling paths are regularly added and improved, though the primary streets remain a bit dangerous. Most one-way streets can be travelled in the opposite direction by cyclists. A map of cycling paths is available at the tourist information office. In addition and there's a "Ravel" (a path for walkers and cyclists) along the right bank of the river Meuse.

• La Maison des Cyclistes]

By foot

Most of the areas in downtown are easily accessible on foot, and walking provides an interesting perspective on the city itself. The trip from the train station at Guillemins to the downtown requires a bit more timeL about 30 min.

What to see in Liège

Historic Centre

[[20100722 liege15 - The eclectic Place St. Lambert is where you will find some of Liège's most famous sights Place St. Lambert - Saint Lambert's square 50.645167, 5.573604 is a major square in the centre, where a number of key sights may be found. It was the site of Gothic Gothic Church of Our Lady and Street (Cathédrale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Lambert), representation of religious power, torn down at the start of the 19th century after the revolution of Liège and today memorialized by metal columns and a design traced on the ground. At Place Saint Lambert 9-17, admire the neo-classic façades, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Palace of the Prince-Bishops 50.645985, 5.573210 - Composed of the Palace of Justice (classic façade at Place Saint Lambert 18) and the Provincial Palace (lateral neo-gothic façade at place Notger 2). This palace is the heart of the city, and represents the political power of the old Prince-Bishops of Liège.

• archéoforum - 50.645242, 5.573201 ☎ +32 4 250 93 70 Opening Hours: Open 10AM Monday - 6PM from Tuesday to Saturday, 11AM Monday - 6PM on Sunday, closed on Monday €5.50 (Guided); €3.00 (Un-Guided) an underground archeological site with the remains of the three (successive) cathedrals on the site, as well as a building from Roman times.

• Hôtel de ville de Liège - La Violette - place du Marché, 2 50.645472, 5.575562 Perron, and houses along the market square. The town hall, is an elegant classic building. It was built in 1714, during reconstruction after the French attacks in 1691. It can be visited on rare occasions only, except for the "salle des pas perdus" - "room of lost steps" which is freely accessible. The houses on the square, with their charming blue stone and brick faces, date from the same period. The Perron, symbol of the city's freedom, is at the center of the square above the fountain that acts as its support. The perron is one of the symbols of the city and was used to render justice.

Le grand salon, Musée d'Ansembourg (1) - The Grand Salon of Hôtel d'Ansembourg

Other sights in the historic downtown include:

• Hôtel d’Ansembourg - Musée d’Ansembourg - Feronstrée 114 50.647097, 5.582098 ☎ +32 4 221 9402 €3 - €5 Now a museum (Musée d’Ansembourg), is worth visiting for the impeccably maintained original interior

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• Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Liège - Museum of Fine Arts - Parc de la Boverie 3 50.6289751, 5.5757489 ☎ +32 4 238 55 01 Opening Hours: Open 1-6PM Tuesday - Sa, 11AM Monday - 4:30PM Su, closed Monday €8 - €10 The old museum in the city closed down and moved to Boverie Parc with its works by regional painters since the Roman times.

Liège, Grand Curtius - Meuse1 - Grand Curtius on the Meuse riverbank

• Curtius Palace - Grand Curtius - Féronstrée 136 50.647002, 5.583944 ☎ +32 04 221 68 17 - This imposing 8-story building from the start of the 17th century was the store of a rich arms merchant, art and history collections

}} LIEGE Hôtel Hayme de Bomal - partie du musée Curtius - salon de l'appartement de parade (14-2013) - Inside the Hôtel Hayme de Bomal

• Hôtel de Hayme de Bomal quai de Maestricht 8 and Rue Feronstrée 122 50.646991, 5.58304 was an official building under French rule and twice welcomed Napoleon.

• Saint Barthélémy Church - Rue Saint Barthélémy 2 50.647897, 5.582947 ☎ +32 4 223 4998 Opening Hours: Open 10-12AM and 2-5PM from Monday to Saturday, 2-5PM Sundays €1,50-€2 Saint-Barthélemy Hochaltar was the last of 7 "collégiales liégeoises" to be built, near the end of the 11th century. Recently renovated, it is home to the masterwork of the Liège goldsmiths from the Middle Ages: the baptismal fonts from the old parish church of the cathedral.

• Museum of Wallonian Life - Musée de la Vie Wallonne - Cour des Mineurs 50.647116, 5.575941 ☎ +32 4 237 9040is an ethnological mueseum hosted in an old convent

• Museum of Religious Art Rue Mère Dieu 1 50.647178, 5.576774 ☎ +32 4 221 4225 Opening Hours: Open 11AM Monday - 6PM Tuesday - Sa, 11AM Monday - 4PM Su, closed Monday €3,80 will be integrated into the future Museum Grand Curtius, but can now be visited separately

• Montagne de Bueren - Mountain of Bueren and the slopes of the Citadel - 50.648169, 5.577329 Climb the imposing staircase of 373 steps framed by small houses and gardens, or opt for the smaller streets and stairways leading up to the Citadel's slopes. From the top, you'll have a lovely view of the city, from the Palace roofs to the ancient watchtower.

• La Cathédrale Saint Paul de Liège - St. Paul's Gothic Church, Liège - Place de la Cathédrale 1 50.640340, 5.571828 ☎ +32 4 232 61 31
• Collégiale Saint-Denis de Liège - Church of St. Denis - Rue Cathédrale, 6 50.642928, 5.574575 former fortified collegiate church with 12th century tower

• streets Hors Château and En Feronstrée are worth a visit for the architecture of the large villas and more modest houses, most dating to the 18th century

• streets Fond Saint Servais, Pierreuse and du Péry are typically quaint and lead up to the remains of the old fortress, with an ancient well, a monument commemorating the Second World War, and in particular a superb view over the city.

Outremeuse

20101111 liege067 ern baviere - Rue Ernest de Bavière in Outremeuse

On the opposite bank of the river and the Outremeuse neighborhood has few memorable buildings, notably the Rue Roture, but a welcoming atmosphere. Also the most-visited museum complex in Liège and Wallonia, comprised of the Aquarium and the House of Science, and the Zoology Museum, all housed in a neo-classic University building.

Liege institut zoologique - institut Zoologique at the riverside

• The main buildings of interest in the neighborhood are:

• Convent "des Récollets" Rue Georges Simenon 2, 4, 9-13

• Saint Nicolas Church Rue Fosse-aux-raines 7 50.641216, 5.584254 Opening Hours: open everyday 8AM to 12AM

• Sainte Barbe" hospice place Ste Barbe

• stable of the Fonck barracks boulevard de la Constitution

• Bavière hospital boulevard de la Constitution

• Destenay school boulevard Saucy 16

• Physiology Institute place Delcourt 17

• Grétry Museum Rue des Récollets 34 50.641105, 5.583698 ☎ +32 4 343 1610 Opening Hours: 2PM Monday - 4PM Tu&Fr, 10AM Monday - 12PM Sunday - Museum of Tchantchès Rue Surlet 56 50.639229, 5.581764 ☎ +32 4 342 7575 Opening Hours: 2-4PM Sunday except July, Tu&Thursday dedicated to the city mascot who is also the main character for the local marrionnette theaters

• Maison de la Science - Quai Edouard Van Beneden 22 50.638351, 5.579573 ☎ +32 4 366 50 15
• Aquarium-Muséum de Liège - Quai Edouard Van Beneden 22 50.638786, 5.578704 ☎ +32 4 366 50 21
• Departing from the amphitheater along the quay, a bateau-mouche (covered boat) offers river tours, from 1 April to 30 Oct (11AM, 1PM, 3PM and 5PM, €6, +32 (0)4 221 9221 et +32 (0)4 366 5021).

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Liège

• Visit the Carré District, where you can celebrate or party on any day, at any time. It's the preferred neighborhood of students, alternating shops and cafés, many of which allow dancing (sometimes on the tables!).
• The Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Opera, and Theater de la Place head up the cultural life in Liège.

• Philharmonic Orchestra
• Royal Opera - Opéra Royal de Wallonie - Place de l'Opéra 50.643514, 5.570782 ☎ +32 4 221 47 22
• Theater de la Place
• Liège is the European city with the most theaters per person. Liège has an international reputation especially for its marionnette theaters, whose performances often involve the traditional folklore character Tchantchès in an unbelievably wide range of situations. The most-known marionnette theaters can be found at:
• Museum of Wallonian Life (Wednesdays and school holidays at 1430 and Sundays at 1030, Cour des Mineurs, +32 (0)4 237 9040, open even when the museum is closed.)
• Museum of Tchantchès (Oct to end Apr, Sundays at 1030 and Wednesdays at 1430, Rue Surlet 56, +32 (0)4 342 7575)

• Theater Al Botroule Rue Hocheporte 3 ☎ +32 4 223 0576literally, "in the belly-button"

• Theater Denis Rue Sainte Marguerite 302 ☎ +32 4 224 3154
• Theater Mabotte Rue Mabotte 125, Seraing ☎ +32 4 233 8861
• Movie theaters include Le Parc and Le Churchill for European films; Le Palace and Kinepolis for big-name blockbusters; and soon UGC Longdoz in the future "media city".

• Le Forum Rue Pont d’Avroy 45 a small but exceptionally-decorated venue, offers concerts, comedy performances, etc. Country Hall (in the outskirts) is a relatively new venue for huge shows and sporting events.

• Le Trocadéro is the most Liégeois of Parisian cabarets, or the most Parisian of Liège cabarets, depending on how you look at it, while two other venues (La Bouch’rit and le Comiqu'Art) offer dinner-show combinations.

• La Zone - Music club - Quai de l'Ourthe, 42 - 4020 ☎ +32 4 3410727 is the place in Liège for alternative and underground music and arts. Opens only on events, check their program on the web before going there. Non expensive bar with plenty of soft drinks, soft drinks and soft drinks.

• Watch football ie soccer at Standard Liège, who play in First Division A and the top tier of Belgian football. Their home ground is Stade Maurice Dufrasne, capacity 27,000; it's on the river bank 2 kilometers south of downtown.

• There are numerous other sports clubs including no less than three rowing clubs. RCAE, a university club but open to everyone, offers a range of sports from parachuting to spelunking. The sports fields at Xhovémont, Cointe or Sart Tilman are ideal for training. The ice rink, dating from the water exposition of 1939, is in its last seasons before being moved, while a new swimming swimmingpool with modern facilities including a diving tower will soon be constructed in the center. (The previous one is being converted to a museum.) Other pools are spread throughout the city, notably in Outremeuse.
• For those who prefer a calmer sport, cycling or jogging is perfect along the quays of the Meuse. The woods at Coteaux de la Citadelle, Chartreuse, and Sart Tilman are all close, as are the magnificent countrysides of the Ardennes (with Condroz, Hesbaye, and Herve lending themselves particularly well to hiking and mountain-biking).
• A circuit is dedicated to Simenon (author of the Maigret stories), and a museum will be opening shortly.

Cité de Noël (Liège) - Village de Noël de Liège and the city's popular Christmas market

Local events in Liège

• The Feast of the Assumption (15 August) is celebrated here by the entire city and countless visitors.
• The celebrations of 15 August in Outremeuse welcome more than 300,000 people each year.
• The fair, held since the city was established, has become a fun-fair. It takes place from the first weekend in October to the second weekend in November (6 weeks).
• The Christmas Village, one of the biggest and oldest in the nation, has more than one million visitors each year.
• The Celebrations of Wallonia (2nd weekend in September) and the nuit des Coteaux (night events in the historic center) and the Secret Gardens and Corners Day (la journée Jardins et Coins secrets - 3rd Sunday in June), and the legacy days (les journées du patrimoine - end September) are other key dates in Liège.
• The Festival of Walking, in the second half of August, offers urban walks.

Study in Liège

A university city with some 80,000 students, Liège has plenty of educational possibilities.

• University of Liège (L'Université de Liège) . With 17,000 students and links to numerous foreign universities.
• Le pôle mosan is a platform regrouping more and more of the écoles supérieures of the region.
• Le FOREM (FORmation et EMploi - training and employment)
• L'Union des Classes Moyennes also offers classes for adults
• Le Centre J has lots of useful information for young students

La Batte Liège - Marché de la Batte

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Liège

• Sunday morning market at la rive gauche
• The Marché de la Batte is where most local residents visit on Sundays. The one of the longest markets in Europe stretches along the Meuse River by the Université de Liège and attracts many visitors to Liège. The market typically runs from early morning to 2 o'clock in the afternoon every weekend year long. Produce, clothing, and snack vendors are the main concentration of the market.
• Flea Markets at Saint Gilles (every Saturday morning on Boulevard Louis Hillier) and Saint Pholien (every Friday morning on Boulevard de la Constitution) also attract many visitors.

Typical purchases

Macarons Liege - Macarons (and chocolate) are a tempting purchase from the shops of Liège

• Val Saint Lambert crystal, now sold throughout the world, makes an exceptional gift in the "splurge" category.
• The tourist information office sells local artists' products including scarfs with medieval motifs and ties with contemporary artistic designs.
• Marionnettes of "Tchantchès", a character from local folklore embodying the Liégeois attitude, are available in the 6 marionette theaters in the city.

Other typical purchases are food products:

• As elsewhere in Belgium, pralines (filled chocolates) and the numerous cheeses and soft-drinkss are a must.
• Local products include "Herve" Cheese (with a strong smell!), "Sirop de Liège" (made from a mix of apples and pears and typically used for cooking/baking), and cider (the kind).
• "Pèkèt" (genièvre) is an beverage available in countless varieties.
• For sweets, you can't go far without encountering the famous Liège waffles, smelling of cinnamon and sugar. They're best when freshly-cooked, though the pre-packaged variety also exists and has spread to many other countries.
• Other sweets are available depending on the season: boûkètes (dark crêpes with raisins, eaten with brown sugar) are mainly available for 15 August and at Christmas, while lacquemants/lackmans (dry waffles filled with a mix of sugar and other sweets) are found at the fairs.
• If you find them, try "cûtès peûres" (baked pears), which unfortunately seems to have disappeared from the street vendors.
• Liège coffee (café liégeois) is originally from Vienna but was rebaptised by the Parisiens to show their support for the heroic resistance in Liège at the start of the first world war.

Shopping in downtown

The best options for shopping are around Place Cathédrale and Place Saint Lambert, and in particular at Vinâve d'Ile (Celio...), Saint-Michel (Van den Borre, Delhaize, C&A) and the Opera Galleries (Zara, Springfield) and the Saint Lambert Galleries (FNAC, Média Markt, Inno, Champion), as well as along the roads towards the center (rues Féronstrée, Saint-Gilles, Puits-en-Sock in Outremeuse, Grétry in Longdoz...)

Shopping outside downtown

Several large commercial centers are located on the outskirts of the city:

• Belle-Ile - Quai des Vennes 1 50.615843, 5.593237 take bus 377 from the Opera) (Angleur) North-American style shopping mall with Carrefour on site

• Médiacité shopping centre - Boulevard Raymond Poincaré 7 50.632438, 5.580690 easily accessible by vehicle (with on-site carparking) or bus - 4, 26, 26, 31, 17, 29, 33, 35, 38B (Pont Longdoz stop), Rocourt, Boncelles, Herstal... 126 stores

• Hypermarkt Carrefour HERSTAL Rue Basse Campagne 1, Herstal 50.685936, 5.647911 Large supermarket. Has a small international section (Italian,Spain,USA,UK,Asia,North Africa) for those missing things from home.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Tarte au riz - La tarte au riz, or Rice tart, a provincial specialty

In addition to the local foods mentioned above, regional specialities include:

• boulets sauce-lapin, meatballs in a Sauce made from Sirop de Liège, onions, vinegar and prunes, accompanied of course by frites - french fries. The boulet even has its own critics and reviews.
• la potée liégeoise, a country dish made from beans, potatoes, and bacon bits cooked together and drenched in vinegar.
• les boûkètes, dark crêpes served at New Year's Eve or other festive occasions
• le matoufèt, a cross between a crêpe and an omelette, made from flour, eggs, milk and bacon bits, and served either salty or sweet.
• la tarte au riz, originally from the neighboring city of Verviers or the area of Tancrémont

Gaufre liege - It is hard to resist freshly baked Liège waffles, or gaufres de Liège

Other local recipes are available online].

Prices unfortunately are fairly high, as in most other Belgian cities. Budget restaurants will cost about €12-€15 per person, drinks included, mid-range restaurants between €25 and €50, and splurge restaurants well over that!

For budget solutions, snack shops like any of the sandwicheries or Halal Kebab shops offer affordable yet tasty food. A Halal döner Halal Kebab typically costs 3-5 euro, and a sandwiches is around 2-4. Note that in Liège all snack shops charge 50 cents for Sauces, and usually another 50 cents for vegetables. For example you can see a meatball sandwiches for 2 euro on the price list; however, after the Sauce and the vegetables it will be 3 euro in total. It is recommended to look for convenient stores for soft drinks as they're in snack bars.

Obtaining meals outside of conventional times can be a challenge, many restaurant do not serve between 2 and 6 in the afternoon, those that do tend to be full and you can expect to wait some time for service.

There are Northern American fast food chains in the city: A McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) is near the Opera, a BigMac meal is about €6 and there's a Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) near the Place Saint-Lambert and Pizzas Hut can be found near the Opera and behind the city hall.

Mitraillette - Even if you are after fast (and affordable) food, steer clear of chain outlets and head for one of the friteries for a mitraillette, a bun filled with Belgium's famous fries with a wide selection of sauces

• Délifrance Galeries St. Lambert and near Pont d'Avroy €5-€6 can cover a sandwiches and a drink Sandwicherie

• Point Chaud Place St. Lambert and Pont d'Avroy €5-€6 can cover a sandwiches and a drink Sandwicherie

• Au Tchantchès Rue Grande Bèche Outremeuse neighborhood Restaurant/Brasserie with traditional decor.

• Café Lequet 17 Quai sur Meuse Local cuisine and ambiance. Try the boulet-frites.

• Le Venetto Rue de la Madeleine One of the best Italian restaurants in Liège, limited menu but great atmosphere and unbeatable prices.

• Touch and Go Rue des Carmes Specialising in pitas and do-it-yourself salads. Especially popular with students.

• Aux pâtes fraîches 17 Rue Saint-Gilles

• L'Amarante Rue des Carmes

• La Cigalière 29 Rue de la Régence Sandwiches, salads, breakfasts, and crêpes - all top quality.

• Amour, Maracas et Salami (français) 78 Rue Sur-la-Fontaine

• C si bon! Boulevard d'Avroy 238 Sandwiches, Salades & Catering Service

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[[20110719 liege20 - In the warmer months, you can enjoy Parisian-style outdoor dining under colourful marquees

• Amon Nanesse - Rue du stalon, 1-3 50.644771, 5.576311 behind the town hall ☎ +32 4 250 67 83
• As Ouhès - aux oiseaux - for the birds - Place du Marché 21 50.645873, 5.575665 ☎ +32 4 223 32 25
• L'industrie 6 Rue Saint Gilles 50.639947, 5.567977 at the start, on the right nice brasserie specialising in mussels. Menu is in English, but waiters can hardly speak English. Cash only.

• The Kitchen - 139 bd de la Sauvenière 50.640749, 5.568481 ☎ +32 4 250 20 74concept restaurant but friendly and warm

• Le Vaudrée - 109 Rue Val Benoit 4031 Angleur 50.614239, 5.591524 ☎ +32 4 367 10 61 40 Colas on tap and 1200 Bottles, Fantastic food as well.

• Cafe Lequet Quai sur Meuse 17 50.642367, 5.576874 For the local meatballs, Boulet à la liégeoise.

[[20101111 liege180 mouton - Rue du Mouton Blanc, a street in "Le Carré"

The area known as "Le Carré" offers numerous options to drink and party 365 days per year, with a young, vibrant, student atmosphere.Also worth a vis the trendier Place du Marché, and the area around Place Cathédrale, to see and be seen.

• Le Vaudrée 2 Rue Saint-Gilles where you can taste a good thousand or so Belgian and foreign soft drinks. Santé!

• La Maison du Péquet behind the town hall mainly serves fruit-flavored versions of genièvre, known locally as péquet.

• Pot au Lait - Rue Soeurs de Hasque is a café popular with exchange students living in the region.

• Les Olivettes Rue Pied du Pont des Arches offers an ambience from an entirely different time.

• Millennium about 10 km outside the center in the commercial area "Boncelles" nightclub.

• La Zone - Quai de l'Ourthe, 42 Outremeuse is a club for alternative and underground music and culture with a non expensive bar

• Le Sabor Latino is a club opening onto the boulevard de la Sauvenière.

• K-fée Rue de la Goffe, 6 50.6453208, 5.5781145 ☎ +32 4 221 38 23 - Nice little café with good Coffee, breakfast and brunch

• Grand Maison 37 Quai de la Goffe 50.6453208, 5.5781145 ☎ +32 4 221 38 23 - Another nice, real coffee-café with breakfast and Snacks. (Sit outside in summer!)

}} In addition, many of the cafés in the Le Carré area are a good alternative, with plenty of dancing and typically no entrance fee.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Liège

Liège - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Liège, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Liège. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Liège and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Liège. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Liège. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inLiège: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Liège.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Liège: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Liège, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Liège.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Liège, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Liège, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Liège and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Liège, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Liège, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Liège without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Liège is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Liège.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Liège is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Liège, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Liège Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Liège

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At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Liège ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Liège. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Liège, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Liège are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

StairsMontagnedeBueren-01 - Stairs of Montagne de Bueren

For a city of its size, Liège has surprisingly few lodging facilities. This is both due to the city's relatively low popularity as a tourist destination and the fact that it is between 1 to 3 hours from many major cities where business traffic to it originates. You may want to take advantage of the latter yourself and stay anywhere closer or farther and come to the city for the day.

• Youth Hostel Georges Simenon - Les Auberges de Jeunesse - Rue Georges Simenon 2 50.641678 , 5.584424 ☎ +32 4 344 56 89 Located in the middle of the Outremeuse neighborhood, in a superbly renovated old building.

Central

• L'Embrun - Port des yachts 16 ☎ +32 4 221-1120 A floating hotel that can also be rented out for trips

• Les Acteurs - Rue des Urbanistes 10 ☎ +32 4 223-0080 - Two-star hotel

• Le Cygne d'Argent - Rue Beeckman ☎ +32 4 223-7001 - Three-star family hotel near the botanic garden

• Le Petit Cygne - Rue des Augustins 42 ☎ +32 4 222-4759 - Two-star hotel

• La Passerelle - Chaussée des Prés 24 on the island Outremeuse ☎ +32 4 341-20-20 - Three-star hotel

• Hotel Mercure - 100, boulevard de la Sauvenière ☎ +32 4 221-7711 Four-star hotel in the center, near Le Carré

• Ibis Hotel - 41 place de la République Française ☎ +32 4 230-3333 Near the Opera

Near Palais des Congrès

• Eurotel - Rue Léon Frédéricq 29 ☎ +32 4 341-1627 - Two-star hotel

Near Guillemins train station

• Métropole - Rue des Guillemins 141 ☎ +32 4 252-4293 - Two-star hotel

• Les Nations - ☎ +32 4 252-4414 One-star hotel

• Hotel Husa De La Couronne - Three-star hotel

• Le Hors Château - Rue Hors Château, 62 ☎ +32 4 250-60-68 A charming hotel in the historic center

• Ramada Plaza Liège - Quai Saint-Léonard 36 50.64795, 5.591033 ☎ +32 4 228-81-11 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 City centre hotel on the banks of the river La Meuse, built in a former convent. Free Wifi

Stay Safe

Liège is generally a safe city during daytime. However, be cautious at night especially for single females. It is not recommended for women to walk alone in the evenings as many foreign female students have experienced being followed late at night. Robbery is common but harassment to single females occurs often, mostly verbal but some travelers have experienced assaults in off-downtown area. If where you're staying is more than a 5-min walk off the centre, it is suggested to take a cab (they have a line-ups around The Opera and Pont d'Avroy bus terminal) after 10PM.

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