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Wallonie

The cities in French speaking Belgium don't have the same attraction as Antwerp or Bruges, however Wallonie has some of the best countryside that Belgium has to offer.

Liège (Luik)

Liège (Luik in Flemish) is home to Belgium's national pastry (waffles) and is the country's biggest French speaking city outside Brussels. Although there isn't a real lot to see here, you may be interested in visiting the Musée d'Armes (the second largest in Europe) and the Musée d'Art Wallon. Head to the citadelle for a view of the city or the Carré if you just want to hang out.

Practical Information

Tourist Information Centre

92 Féronstrée, 4000 Liège

Tel (041) 21 92 21
Website www.opt.be

Accommodation

Auberge de Jeunnese Georges Simenon

Rue Georges Simenon 2, 4020 Liège

Train Guillemins, then bus 4

Tel (04) 344 56 89

Tournai (Doornik)

The second oldest city in Belgium was the capital of France during the fifth century and today still bears a strong French influence. Tournai (Doornik in Flemish) boasts a Grand Place with an impressive cathedral and 13th-century belfry.

Practical Information

Tourist Information Centre

14, rue du Vieux marché aux Poteries, 7500 Tournai

Tel (069) 22 20 45
Website www.opt.be

Accommodation

Tournai Youth Hostel

Rue Saint-Martin 64, 7500 Tournai

Bus 7, 88

Tel (069) 21 61 36