Experience in Liège, Belgium by

What is it like to live in Liège? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Liège is a very pleasant city to live in. The liégeois are welcoming and kind and always ready to help tourists and foreigners.

What is the student lifestyle like in Liège?

Liège is a university city. It has kept its strong student traditions back when all the faculties were in the city centre. The different departments maintain the traditions.

How much does it cost to live in Liège?

Liège is an affordable city. Living there is easier than in other European cities. There is a great deal of student accommodation which is cheap.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Liège? Is there any advice you can give?

I had no problems in finding accommodation in Liège. There are many options available. My advice would be to check offers on Erasmusu and on Ulg Logement.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

The culinary traditions of Liège go beyond the Belgian borders. Boulets-frites (meatballs and chips), Salade Liégeoise (salad with green beans, bacon and potatoes), Belgian waffles and beer.

Which places would you recommend visiting in Liège?

Le carré (the heart of the nightlife), the historic centre, Liège-Guillemins railway station, the museums and the Liège Aquarium-Museum.

Is it good to eat out in Liège? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Le touch and Go, le Huugy's bar.

Is the nightlife good in Liège? Where is good to go?

Le carré!

What advice would you give future students heading to Liège?

The Liège University sports department offers different sports at cheap prices.