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Located between Liège and Maastricht, Blegny-Mine is one of the four authentic coalmines in Europe with underground drifts accessible for the visitors trhough the original shaft. Situated at - 30 and - 60 meters, they allow a complete discovery of the procass of coal winning. Since july 2012, Blegny-Mine and the 3 others majors mining sites in Wallonia (Le Bois du Cazier, Bois-du-Luc et Grand-Hormu) are recognized by UNESCO AS A WORLD HERITAGE SITE. The mine can be visited by anyone with a minimum height of 1 meter.

The House of Metallurgy and Industry of Liège (MMIL) introduces to the steel and industrial heritage in a real old factory dating back to 1845. 2,500 m² to discover the industrial heritage of Liège. With a visit, you will travel through time and will be introduced to great names of Liège's industry such as Zénobe Gramme or John Cockerill. They reveal the secrets of metallurgy and energies through the ages. With your family or in a group, the numerous collections of the Maison de la Métallurgie will tell you their history, in the company of a guide or guided by our visitor's notebook. With its temporary exhibitions, the MMIL displays collections usually kept in its reserves. For a defined period of time, these collections shed new light on specific themes, in line with the museum's missions. We are currently working on the next temporary exhibitions

In Lantin, at the corner of the streets of Fort and Villers, we discover a corner of greenery in which is hidden a fort which was part of the fortified belt of Liège designed by General Brialmont in 1888 and which, along with eleven other forts, participated in the Battle of Liège in 1914. The non-profit organization "Les Amis du Fort de Lantin" acquired this historic site in 1983 and since then has preserved it, maintained it and replaced certain parts such as the flagship dome and the 120 dome with its rotation system. . Besides this material aspect, the fort remains an important witness to the past of Liège: the battle of 1914. To revive this strong moment of the 1st World War and interest a large audience, the association has set up a course- show with audio guide (4 languages) which makes the visit more attractive. ""Video"" sequences remind the visitor of the evolution of the fortifications over the centuries as well as the main events of the 1st World War and more particularly the battle of Liège in 1914.Scenes reconstructed from the personal notes of a former soldier, sound and light effects immerse the visitor in the tragic atmosphere experienced by the garrison during the bombing of the fort in August 1914.

Discover Val-Dieu abbey and brewery. Founded in 1216 by Cistercian monks, the Notre-Dame du Val-Dieu abbey forms a remarkable group of buildings full of history and spirituality in a natural setting. Today inhabited by the Christian Community of Val-Dieu, it offers visitors a peaceful setting with its park, basilica, and marked walks. The cloister and the brewery can only be visited by appointment with a passionate guide.

The area's outbuildings house two exhibitions which show works coming from the castle's collection. "Jehay's Cabinet of Curiosities", "(Extra)ordinary birds" and "Amazing paintings!", allow visitors to discover two specific aspects of this vast and remarkable collection of works of art. The castle, surrounded by moats, is located in an idyllic setting. The Italianate parks and gardens are truly verdant settings in which, particularly, remarkable trees and trained lime trees edging pathways jostle for position. The old vegetable garden, dating back to the 19th century, has recently been restored. At the edge of the wood, surrounded by a brick wall and spreading out over a one-hectare area, the setting invites daydreaming. Visitors will be able to discover varieties of old vegetables, edible flowers, fruit trees or delicate roses … Timetable : From Tuesday to Friday, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Weekends and public holidays, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. Last entries accepted at 5:00pm. Closed on Mondays and on 1 May. Admission free on the 1st Sunday of April to October

Discover the magical places where the legend of Elfique was born and taste it with the enthusiasts who brew it. Nestled in a meander of the Amblève, the brewery contemplates the rock that housed the legendary Elf. From this magical place where man and the river have been working together for five centuries, Elfique draws its character and its mystery.