Huy, the Meuse and Hesbaye – The Practical Guide (2026-2027 Edition)

A river valley, castles and fields as far as the eye can see: the practical, up-to-date guide to the Meuse between Liège and Namur and its countryside, in eastern Belgium.

The collegiate church and fort of Huy, the cable car and the Mur de Huy, the collegiate church of Amay, the Château de Jehay, the Préhistomuseum, Val-Saint-Lambert, the Château de Modave and the Hoyoux valley, the Five Tombs of Omal and the great square farmsteads of the Hesbaye, the castle of Moha: this guide gathers everything you need before you go and once you are there, with transport, prices and opening times checked in October 2026, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Inside, in 21 chapters:

• Planning your stay: seasons, festivals, budget, entry rules for UK, Irish, US, Canadian and Australian travellers

• Getting there by Eurostar and train, by car or by air via Brussels, Charleroi or Maastricht, and getting around by train, TEC bus, car and bike

• Where to stay, unusual camping and farm stays

• Huy, the town, the fort and its heights

• Amay, Jehay, Seraing, Flémalle and Val-Saint-Lambert

• Modave and the Condroz, Waremme, Hannut, the Hesbaye and the Mehaigne valley

• The Meuse and the great outdoors, hiking, RAVeL greenways by bike and family activities

• Eating and drinking: Meuse wines, cider, beers and local specialities

• Day trips to Liège, Namur, Andenne, Durbuy, Sint-Truiden and Tongeren

• Itineraries from 2 days to a week, with illustrated maps

• Etiquette, safety (including the Tihange nuclear emergency plan) and a practical directory with embassies and French words

4 original maps, prices in euros, practical tips.

PDF ebook, readable on computer, tablet or phone.

By Mr Schaka, a Belgian author from the Liège area, also the author of Liège – The Practical Guide and Spa and the High Fens – The Practical Guide.