Travel Guide Liège
Warm and festive, modern and traditional, welcoming and gourmet, Liège is not lacking in assets! And the economic capital of Wallonia has nothing to be ashamed of in terms of its architectural heritage: the Palace of the Prince-Bishops from the end of the 16th century, the Place Saint-Lambert, the timber-framed houses typical of Wallonia, the Grand Curtius and its red, green and gold facade... The tourist guide of Liège takes you to discover all these architectural wonders! A little away from the city frenzy, the Hors-Château district offers a welcome break with its small, winding cobbled streets and its brick walls covered by vegetation. For an unobstructed view of the city, you must climb the 375 steps of the Bueren mountain, a bucolic stroll that continues on the Coteaux de la Citadelle. But Liege is also a contemporary and cosmopolitan city, the Guillemins train station or the futuristic Paradise Tower are just some examples. And as the festive season approaches, the "fiery city" becomes imbued with the magic of Christmas. It is the largest and oldest Christmas village in Belgium ! But it is all year long that you can come and taste the delicious specialties of Liège: waffles, balls, péket...
What to visit Liège?
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When to go to Liège?
Between June and September, temperatures gradually become milder and rainfall is less frequent. Spring and autumn can be very pleasant in the city of fire, even if rainy periods remain very present. A few days in December can be an opportunity to see the Christmas markets and animations. Indeed, the Christmas market of Liege is the biggest, but also the oldest of Belgium.
When to go to Liège? The best time to go to Liège is ideally in summer.
Weather at the moment
The climate in Liege is continental with a slight oceanic influence. The winters are cold and the summer days can be very hot, while keeping a certain mildness due to the humidity. June, September and December are the rainiest months. July and August are the hottest months in Liege.
The cost of living in Liege is comparable to that in France (in the provinces rather than in Paris). Restaurants are generally a little more expensive than in France, but portions are more generous. If wine is more expensive than in France, you will save money by choosing beer. Hotel prices in Liege are about the same. Tipping is not mandatory, but always appreciated.
No visa is required to visit Liege. For European Union citizens and Swiss citizens, a valid identity card or passport is sufficient to visit Belgium (note: Belgium does not recognize the validity of identity cards automatically extended from 10 to 15 years); for Canadian citizens, a passport is required. Unaccompanied minors must be in possession of an authorization to leave the country in order to travel to Liege.
No vaccine is required to travel to Liege. With a real hospital overcapacity, Belgium enjoys excellent sanitary conditions and no high-risk diseases are to be reported in this part of the world. However, check that your vaccines (DT Polio, etc.) are up to date. No problem either concerning water: it is drinkable in Liege.
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How to go to Liège? Our advice & tips
Some tour operators offer tours throughout Belgium with excursions to Liege, allowing you to discover the architectural and historical heritage according to an itinerary marked out in advance. The advantage of this type of offer is that it allows you to benefit from advantageous rates in terms of transportation and accommodation.
Discover our selection of travel agencies for this destinationNothing could be easier to get to Liege. All you need to do is book a train ticket (between 2h20 and 2h50 from Paris or Lille) or a plane ticket (the more you anticipate your departure, the cheaper you will be) and an accommodation, also in advance. If you have your own car, you should know that the roads in Belgium are in very good condition and make access to Liege very easy.
To get around Liege, there is no lack of means of transportation, between bus lines, cabs, bicycles and of course walking (the city center is pedestrian!). Public transportation is essential and numerous in the city. To reach the surroundings of the city, you can also rent a car.
