Practical Information in Liege

Montagne de Bueren

Those who are not afraid of some physical effort can take a walk up the 406 steps of theMontagne de Bueren: the reward will be a fantastic panoramic view over the city of Liège.

According to legend, the 600 Franchimontese soldiers climbed up the hill in 1468 to take the camp of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. They were lead by the Liège patriot Bueren, who wanted to encourage his fellow citizens to take up arms against Charles the Bold who had taken the city. The whole plan failed, the 600 Franchimontese were killed and the city was plundered for 7 weeks. As a matter more..

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Tchantes

This is the name of the most popular folklore puppet of the Outremeuse part of Liège. Legend has it that Tchantches appeared from between two stones in the ground a long time ago (in the year 760 !). As a baby he already preferred the local gin (pékèt) over the milk his mother would give him. He stars in the puppet theaters which still give performances in Liège. This good-natured, stubborn, sometimes rebellious person symbolizes the character of the Liègeois.

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Domaine de Blegny

Outside of Liège is the little village of Blegny, where one can visit the grounds of a former coal-mine. The Liège area thrived on coal-mining and metallurgy in the 19th century. Now all the coal-mines are closed. In Blegny you can visit the old mine buildings, enjoy an audiovisual presentation about the history of coal-mining in Liège, and even visit the old underground mine pits with a former coal-miner as a guide.

DOMAINE DE BLEGNY

Rue Lambert Marlet, 23

4670 Blegny

PRICE: approx. 220 Belgian Francs. Blegny can be reached by bus from the Place more..

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