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Liège - Outre-Meuse

The Pont des Arches links the Old Town with the district of Outre-Meuse lying between the Meuse and a canal of the Ourthe. It is the most colorful and extrovert quarter of the city where in 1927 the not entirely serious République Outre-Meuse and the Commune de Saint-Pholien proclaimed themselves "free states", thereby keeping the custom alive. Pure dialect is still spoken here and this is the home of "Tchantchès" (Walloon for François), the symbolic figure of the population of Liège, allegedly born in 760, adviser to Charlemagne and companion of Roland, who first appeared as a marionette in 1836 together with "Polichinelle" and "Guignol" in the puppet theater. A monument to him was placed at the Place d'Yser in 1936.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Typical Visit
20 minutes

Related Attractions

Maison Grétry
Not far from the site of the Tchantchès monument the composer André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry was born (1741-1813). His birthplace is open to visitors on request.
Tips
Open on request.
Typical Visit
30 minutes
Musée Tchantchès
To the south in Rue Surelet the Musée Tchantchès documents the history of this popular figure with over 200 of its costumes and a notable collection of puppets.
Address
Tchantchès Museum
Rue Surlet 56
B-4000 Liège
Belgium
Hours
January 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed14:00Closed14:00ClosedClosedClosed
Close 16:00 16:00
August 31 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed14:00Closed14:00ClosedClosedClosed
Close 16:00 16:00
Tips
Closed on holidays. Open during special puppet show presentations.
Typical Visit
30 minutes
Musée de Zoologie with Aquarium
On the Meuse near the Pont John F. Kennedy the Musée de Zoologie with an aquarium is part of the Zoological Institute of the University. There is a coral collection, a zoological collection and 26 ponds containing exotic fish.
Address
Aquarium Duboisson and Museum of Zoology
Quai Van Beneden 22
B-4020 Liège
Belgium
Hours
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:3010:30
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0010:3010:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Science House
The Maison de la Science contains exhibits dedicated to science exploration and education. A number of fields are represented, from biology to chemistry to physics. Many of the demonstrations are "hands-on" and they are reflected in the museum's motto, "don't forget to touch".
Address
Maison de la Science
Quai Van Beneden 22
B-4020 Liège
Belgium
Hours
January 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0014:0014:00
Close12:3012:3012:3012:3012:3018:0018:00
Open13:3013:3013:3013:3013:3013:3013:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Tips
Guided visits on request.
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