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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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
Blégny - Parc de Boverie
South of the Pont Albert I (Pont de Commerce) is the Parc de Boverie with the Palais de Justice (1952-1958) and the Tour spatio-dynamique et cybernétique, a 52m/170ft-high bizarre steel construction.
Museum of Modern Art
In the southern tip of the park the Musée d'Art Moderne (Museum of Modern Art) awaits the visitor, an impressive collection of 19-20th C. paintings, including Picasso, Pissarro, Monet, Kokoschka, Chagall and primarily Belgian artists such as Evenepoel, de Smet and Delvaux.Adjoining it is the Cabinet des Estampes (copper engraving gallery), which has 26,000 items from all periods since the 19th C.
Musée du Fer Charbon
On the east side of the Ourthe canal the Musée du Fer et du Charbon, a branch of the Musée de la Vie Wallone on the Blvd. Poincaré, specializes in mining and metal working in Wallonia and has a 17th C. melting furnace and 18th C. blacksmiths' hammers.
Transport Museum
To the southeast along the Blvd. Poincaré the Musée des Transports exhibits vehicles and documents of the city's transport system.
House of Metallurgy and Industry of Liège
This is a 19th century renovated factory with exhibits that trace the history of metallurgy, energy and computer technology.
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