Huy, history and terroir by VISITWallonia

Huy

Halfway between Namur and Liège, Huy is a thousand-year-old Mosan town with a remarkable architectural heritage. Stroll through the historic district of old Huy to admire a thousand and one wonders such as the Grand-Place in the centre where you’ll see ‘Li bassinia’, a monumental fountain, the Green Square, the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame and its treasure, the Municipal Museum...

History buffs should not miss the Fort de Huy, and the stunning views at the top, overlooking the town and the Meuse River. It houses a memorial dedicated to World War II. The Mont Mosan recreational park will delight families. As for nature, the RAVeL network and 60 km of public trails will meet all your outdoor desires for walks or bike rides.

Practical information Office du Tourisme de Huy Quai de Namur 1 • 4500 Huy +32(0)85 21 29 15 • tourisme.huy.be

Public transport Huy station

Where to Stay Hôtel du Château d’Ahin

Hotel Naxhelet

The 3* farm-hotel of château d’Ahin, housed in an old refurbished building, offers you a charming stay in one of six tastefully decorated rooms with a view either of the old farm or on the castle park.

Simplicity and authenticity, history and design blend perfectly in the 33 rooms and 2 suites in this former chapel. Local materials such as Hainaut marble and Ardennes oak have been used for a contemporary and warm atmosphere. Golf, restaurant and well-being make it an exceptional place located 10 minutes by car from Huy.

Chaussée de Dinant 14 • 4500 Huy hotelduchateau.be

Rue Naxhelet 1 • 4520 Wanze naxhelet.be

Le Pré de Caroline (B&B) In a rural and green setting, this 3 ‘Epis’ B&B offers simply decorated and colourful rooms while keeping the country charm of the house. Located close to the RAVeL path and the Solières valley makes it an ideal playground for mountain biking enthusiasts. Rue de l’Eglise 1 • 4500 Huy lepredecaroline.com

La Siroperie (workshop) This friendly rural workshop, where pears and apples were once pressed, houses two 3 ‘Epis’ lodgings, one of which is optimized for access for people with reduced mobility. They are located 6 km from Huy. Rue de l’Abbaye 34 • 4520 Antheit (Wanze) lasiroperie.be

Porta Nova 21 (Gite)

Rue Griange 21 • 4500 Huy portanova21.com

Le Pressoir ( Rural Lodgings) This 3 ‘Epis’ rural lodging is housed in a former winepress of the Château de Ben-Ahin and can accommodate 20 people or more in this beautiful Mosan countryside. The listed park provides guests with incomparable peace and the many walks nearby make it a first-rate village centre. Chaussée de Dinant 11 • 4500 Ben-Ahin (Huy) poudrerie.be

Hotel Naxhelet

Offering a view of the town, this 3 ‘Epis’ gite will seduce you with its freshly renovated contemporary and chic decoration. At the bend of a small cobbled street, it is located a stone’s throw from the Grand’Place (town square).

What To See and Do

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1 Collégiale Notre-Dame (Collegiate Church and its Treasury)

This noble Gothic-style Collegiate Church stands proudly in the town of Huy. It was built from 1311 to 1536, on the site of ancient places of worship. It has a remarkable radiant rose window, ‘Li Rondia’ in Walloon dialect. Some of the stained glass windows were destroyed during the war and date from the 1970s. The Collegiate Church is also famous for its treasure composed of a set of four thrones from the 12th and 13th centuries.

Fort and Memorial of Huy

Built between 1818 and 1823 on the site of the old castle, this prestigious site is a must in Huy. Today it is mainly visited for its fascinating and poignant Museum of Resistance and Concentration Camps. Indeed, the fort played a role in World War II as it was a Nazi concentration camp. Chaussée de Napoléon • 4500 Huy tourisme.huy.be

Parvis Théoduin de Bavière • 4500 Huy tresordehuy.com

Stroll in Huy, medieval city

A route developed by the Tourist Office allows you to discover the rich architectural heritage that the town preserves from the Middle Ages. It is a walk of just over 2 km which leading you through old Huy and its cobbled streets. Quai de Namur 1 • 4500 Huy terres-de-meuse.be

Vineyard tour

Wine from Belgium? Yes indeed. Between June and August, you can take part in a guided tour of the vineyard to discover the wines of the Huy hillsides. You will learn more about the history of the region and the site, the development and treatment of the vines, the harvest… terres-de-meuse.be/vins-spiritueux

Chateau de Modave (Modave Castle)

This superb building is located on a rocky peak overlooking the Hoyoux valley. Built in the Middle Ages, the castle was restored and transformed into an elegant pleasure palace in the middle of the 17th century. About twenty rooms can be visited, richly decorated and furnished. In particular, you can admire the remarkable ceilings, Brussels tapestries and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Then take a walk in its pleasant grounds.

Hexapoda - Jean Leclercq Insectorium

The ‘Jean Leclercq’ insectarium in Waremme is the only area in Wallonia to offer the public a scientific and fun journey into the world of insects. Through some fifty modules, young and old alike will discover the main characteristics of hexapods. Several thousand living insects, hundreds of stuffed specimens as well as numerous photos await you there. Rue de Grand’Axhe 45 E • 4300 Waremme hexapoda.uliege.be

Rue du Parc 4 • 4577 Modave modave-castle.be

Mont Mosan (Animal Park)

Mont Mosan is a recreational and animal park located a stone’s throw from the historic centre of Huy. It is an ideal place to spend a day with the family. You’ll find a mini-zoo, a mini-golf course, animal shows with sea lions, parrots and seals, pony rides, attractions with carousel, bouncy castle, small train, playground... Plain of Sarte • 4500 Huy montmosan.be

Find out more at: visitwallonia.be/en/huy