- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
Living in Liege
Liege is one of the largest cities in Belgium, and is one of the leading economic centers, particularly in the French speaking region of Wallonia, of which it is also the capital. The city is known as ‘the glowing city’ because of its friendly residents and overall warm feeling and is a fantastic place to live in. Expats living in Liege will find that the city is full of culture, with a number of important historical buildings and monuments including the palace of the Prince-Bishops of Liege, which was built in the 16th century, as well as the market square, known as ‘the Batte’ which is where most of the residents can be found on Sunday afternoons. Liege is famous for its many festivals, including arts, folk and music festivals as well as incredibly lively nightlife consisting of many pubs and bars which tend to have late openings.
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Moving to Liege
Liege is relatively close to the borders of both the Netherlands and Germany which makes it a great location for expats moving to Liege who are also hoping to explore other parts of Europe. The area can boast a number of recommended schools, including French language schools, as well as international schools. There is also a large university in the city, the University of Liege, which is a respected and popular university which teaches in a number of areas including science, medicine, veterinary sciences, architecture and more. Expatriates moving to Liege will find that it is easy to get around the city, thanks to great local transport links, as well as Liege’s accessibility by rail from the rest of Belgium and parts of Europe. Liege even has its own airport just outside of the city. With a similar climate to other parts of northern Europe, expats living in Liege will find that it can be quite cool throughout the year, with warmer summers and cold winters.
Working in Liege
Expatriates hoping to work in Liege will find that there are a number of industries offering opportunities including arms productions and manufacturing. The city was once well-known for being a leading producer of steel, and whilst it still produces steel, this is no longer its leading industry. Other industries which employ a large number of people in Liege include space technology, aircraft engineering, as well as IT. A number of products Belgium is famous four such as chocolate and beer are similarly produced in Liege. The University also provides opportunities in education and research whilst other services industries such as finance and business also have a presence in the area. In order to find out more information about working in Liege as well as other information regarding housing, culture and attractions in the city, expatriates should join the InterNations website. Our global platform gives expats in Liege the chance to connect with fellow expats to get genuine, informative advice about expatriate life in areas such as Liege as well as the opportunity to simply network and socialize with like-minded people.
- Kelly Powell
I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.
- Maria Lombardi
You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.
