Province of Liege: Exceptional on many levels

With cities that are rich in cultural heritage and futuristic attractions, and a landscape with many faces, the province of Liege has important trump cards for conference organisers. Its strategic location and the unique hospitality of the people of Liege add to this, making it clear that the province of Liege is the perfect destination for meetings and conventions.

Exceptionally central

There are few provinces in the world that can say that they border four countries. Liege can. Situated on the Brussels-Maas- tricht-Aachen triangle it borders with the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and its own Kingdom of Belgium. Virtually all motorways, train connections and flights between these four countries pass through the province of Liege. Especially its majestic Calatrava high-speed train station and airport guarantee its ease of access. But Liege is also the gateway to Europe where water is concerned: thanks to the connection of the Meuse and the Albert Canal with the Scheldt and the seaport of Antwerp.

Exceptional natural beauty

When it comes to natural beauty, the province of Liege has something for everyone. The wild forests of the Belgian Ardennes, the beautiful orchards in the Land of Herve, the mysterious High Fens on the plateau between Belgium and Germany, the splendid rolling hills of Hesbaye, the banks of the Meuse.... not forgetting the thermal wellness resorts of Spa and Chaudfontaine either. Between all of these regions are cities that each have their own unique character: Huy, Verviers, Spa, Stavelot, Malmedy, Eupen and Liege. The Walloon city of Liege is a lovely, fascinating city, rich in history and culture. Its variety of monumental heritage includes the Place Saint Lambert with the Prince-Bishops' Palace, the Place du Marché, the former monastery of the Liege Friars Minor, the Montagne de Bueren with 373 steps and the buzzing streets of Le Carré. But a university and student city. Liege is also the city of innovation. Take, for example, the futuristic glass Design Station Wallonia and the state-of-the-art train station Liège-Guillemins TGV-Thalys.

Exceptional locations

There's no lack of exceptional locations in the province of Liege, that's for sure. A city of culture, Liege puts several of its gems to the service of business tourism. Such as the Théâtre de Liege, a total surface area of 7,800 m² built in wood, concrete and glass which marvellously blends modernity and heritage. Another prestigious cultural location, Stavelot Abbey – part of Wallonia’s outstanding heritage – offers you characterful rooms that can accommodate up to 500 persons. Besides its 3 museums of international standing, the abbey presents exciting temporary exhibitions and offers packages combined with the world’s most attractive circuit...Spa-Francorchamps, of course. History lovers are certainly in luck: the castles of Jehay, Modave, Harzé and Reinhardstein all guarantee a unique experience. Situated in the heights of Huy, the Naxhelet Golf Club is also an inviting place for relaxation. The former castle farm has been transformed into a superb clubhouse, a restaurant open to all and a 35-room hotel equipped with a superb spa and seminar rooms. You will also find peace and quiet at the Kloster Heidberg convent in the centre of Eupen, with its unique 18th-century atmosphere: a truly captivating location. A novelty not to be missed: in a leafy setting on the banks of the Ourthe, Diamant Liege offers you a conference centre comprising 7 modular rooms that can accommodate up to 400 persons and are equipped with ultra-modern technologies. The Palais des Congrès on the banks of the Meuse is also impressive. The Palais has one of the biggest meeting rooms in Wallonia and a special location, on the edge of the Meuse and right in the middle of the Park La Boverie with a wonderful art museum and a new footbridge, a walk away from the new station and Liege city centre.

Exceptional sensations

You can also experience thrilling sensations with Fly-In, the world’s biggest freefall simulator. This new concept, based at Liege Airport, is the ideal place for discovering the feeling of freefall without jumping out of a plane. Another new activity: the getaway game Get Out Liege. The principle? In a Sherlock Holmesian world, participants are locked up in teams in a ‘panic room’ and have one hour to solve the main puzzle and escape in time. Both a zoo that is home to around thirty species and an adventure  park offering 10 trails in the trees, more than 100 obstacles and a giant 120-metre  zip line, Forestia guarantees you a total change of scene. The whole of the park, comprising a restaurant and meeting room, can be hired for private functions. Finally, for fans of more restful activities, the unique and history-steeped Blegny- Mine, that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers you the ‘Mines Gourmandes’ package: a visit to the galleries interspersed with gourmet stops.

Exceptional hotels

Concentrated mainly in Liege and Spa and making full use of the province’s urban and rural contrasts, the hotel infrastructure in Liege province is characterised, above all, by an excellent quality/price ratio. Notably with 4-star establishments for the price of 3 stars elsewhere, indeed even 2 stars in Brussels... Located right in the heart of the Ardent City, the Crowne Plaza offers you an unforgettable stay. With its 125 rooms, gourmet restaurant, numerous  meeting rooms and majestic ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 persons, the only 5-star establishment in Liege province is the pace-setter for an already high- quality network of hotels. Enjoying unmatched accessibility, the Park Inn Liege Airport, for its part, has progressed from 3 to 4 stars. Ever a beacon of innovation, the Château des Thermes at Chaudfontaine reopened its doors at the start of September 2016.

Convention Office

Hotels, castles, conference centres, special venues, sites and specialists in incentive activities and team-building... As you know now Liege and Spa offer a myriad of possibilities, many of which are unknown to organisers. The Convention Bureau Liege-Spa ), your sole, go-to contact partner for all MICE projects, will take on the partial or total organisation of conferences, meetings, incentives, business events, et cetera, from the simple service provision to the full package. On top of that, this new service is totally free.