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The Ardennes, with Pâtés, Hams and Other Piggy Liège

The Ardennes, with Pâtés, Hams and Other Piggy Liège

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TheLanguages: French (& German around )

Includes  Why Go? ...... 205 If you’re looking for outdoor activities, fresh air and green- Rochefort...... 212 ery, head for ’s southeastern corner. Here you’ll find ...... 215 meandering rivers, dramatic cave systems, forested hills and La Roche-en- deep valleys. There are some really special landscapes, with Ardenne...... 218 picture-perfect castle-topped medieval towns crowded into sweeping bends in a verdant-banked river. Eating is also ...... 220 great in the Ardennes, with pâtés, hams and other piggy Liège...... 223 products to the fore. Spa...... 231 There’s a wealth of things to see and do. It’s Belgium’s best ...... 233 zone for outdoor activities, while , and Eu- The Eastern pen burst with revelry during their fabulous . Some Cantons...... 234 of the Valley cities look dauntingly grimy, but they Stavelot...... 237 have plenty of attractions as well as lots of hidden history beneath the careworn exteriors. ...... 239 Main towns are accessible by train and bus but to really appreciate the rural highlights you’ll need a car or strong cycling legs. Best Places to Eat ¨¨La Calèche (p213) Driving Distances ¨¨La Table des Sépulcrines (p217) Liège 60 ¨¨Terra Terrae (p228) Bastogne 87 90

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