For centuries, "La Cité ardente," the burning city, thrived under the banner of coal and steel. In the Liège basin, surrounded by green hills, lay the cradle of European industrial culture. Once characterized by mines and blast furnaces, the vibrant city center along the Meuse River has transformed into a gem of culture and lifestyle in the northernmost metropolis of the French world. Pubs, museums, galleries, and an exciting culinary mix attract visitors to this dynamic city, which has long shaken off the dust of the industrial age and stands out as a multifaceted destination in the Wallonia region.