Practical Informations
JADT will take place at the faculty of Philosophy and Letters of the University of Liège, located place du Vingt-Août in Liège.
How to get to Liège?
(Liège, in french - Luik, in dutch)
BY PLANE
Belgium's main airports are Brussels and Charleroi. The Maastricht-Aachen airport is also a possibility, especially for flights from Spain.
Brussels Airport (Bruxelles National)
Principal belgian airport. Located near Brussels, about 100 km from Liège.
A shuttle to Brussels main train stations (North, Central and South) is available at the airport. It takes about 10 minutes.
From Brussels to Liège : numerous trains are available every hour. The journey takes about 1 hour.
Charleroi Airport (Brussels South-Charleroi)
Located about 60 km from Brussels and 90 km from Liège. Regroups most of the "Low Cost" companies, including Ryanair.
A bus to Charleroi train station (Charleroi Sud) is available every 30 minutes. From there, trains to Liège are available every hour. The journey takes about 1h15 (1h30 on weekends).
Maastricht-Aachen Airport (Maastricht-Aachen Airport)
Mainly for flights coming from Spain (Alicante, Barcelona, Malaga and Tenerife).
A bus line (59) to Maastricht train station is available at the airport. From there, the train journey to Liege takes around 30 minutes.
BY TRAIN
The international train station of Liège-Guillemins is a major railway junction in the area, connecting France, Belgium and Germany through a high-speed train network : Thalys et ICE
GETTING AROUND IN LIÈGE
There are a taxi terminal and a bus station near Guillemins train station, both giving you easy access to city center.
Once in the center, it's better to walk. All recommanded hotels are located within 20 minutes of the University where the JADT will take place.
Map of bus lines in Liège city center
ON THE SPOT
Eating
Le Fournil de Lucifer
Students' popular place. Classic sandwiches – the dagobert – as well as original – the Lucifer. Good value for money.
Rue de l’Etuve, 23 – 4000 Liège
Terre Mère
Soups, sandwiches and organic salads, made with vegetables, flowers and local cheeses. Homemade fruit juices and smoothies.
Rue de la Régence, 21 – 4000 Liège
Le Gourmandier
Sandwiches and gourmet salads. Sophisticated lounge atmosphere.
Rue du Pot d’Or, 58 – 4000 Liège
Le Vin sur vin
Famous for its wines and its boulets à la liégeoise. One of the most ancient building of the place du Marché.
Place du Marché, 9 – 4000 Liège
Tchantchès et Nanesse
A traditional restaurant named after a famous puppets couple of Liège, Tchantchès et Nanesse. Renowned for its boulets, and other local specialities, such as the potée à la liégeoise.
Rue Grande Bêche, 35 – 4020 Liège
La main à la pâte
A restaurant offering a wide range of classic italian specialities : pasta, pizza, meats. Democratic prices.
Rue Saint-Paul, 23 – 4000 Liège
Indian Taste
Nice indian restaurant.
Rue Charles Magnette, 25 – 4000 Liège
Drinking
Au Delft
Situated in front of the University, this bar is, since half a century, the meeting place for students and teachers of the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. Intellectual and bohemian atmosphere.
Place Cockerill, 22 – 4000 Liège
Le Pot-au-Lait
A mythical bar with psychedelic decoration, which offers a wide range of beers.
Rue Soeurs de Hasque, 9 – 4000 Liège
La place du Marché
One of the main squares of Liège, with numerous bars.
Visiting
Liège official website
The place Saint-Lambert and the Palace of the Princes-Bishops
The place du Marché and the Perron