Genuine high quality Asian decoration/accessories

LYCHEE’S This store is full of houseware, pieces of clothing, decoration goods, most of it imported from Japan. Forget the traditional Asian goodies store, these are high quality contemporary pieces. (So be prepared to do a real investment for some items…) The shop owner is adorable and will take the time to answer any question [...]

Mademoiselle B

Mademoiselle B *** NEW OPENING !!! *** This is all very fresh, since this store is open only since October 1. After having studied and worked in several fields, owner Cecile was finally brave enough to realize her dream to open her own clothes store. She is fond of the 50-60′s, which you can guess [...]

Russian Grocery Store – Laveu

TEPEMOK This recently opened Russian grocery store is located in the Laveu area. You can find all sorts of Russian specialties, fresh or dry, and the store is opened on Sundays. TEPEMOK / Rue du Laveu, 54 / 4000 Liège

Design Accessories and Furniture

SITON DESIGN Siton Design was initially an online store,  the physical store has been opened very recently (May 2009). It is located in the Carré, right in the center of Liège. You can still buy online through the website, but I strongly encourage you to visit this place! You will be welcomed very nicely, and [...]

Russian grocery store – Avroy

“General Grocery and Delights of the former U.S.S.R.” Ok, you have to look hard to find this store, but you shouldn’t be disappointed once inside. Everything is authentic and colourful, up to the owner who by the way, speaks Russian, Chechen, English, French, German, Dutch and Turkish. Not too bad, eh?! Yusup Khitanaev arrived from [...]

Where to buy books / magazines in English?

Let’s be honest, there aren’t that many places… However, there are a few, so here they are. ♦ Audivox – English & American Books / Rue du Méry 12 / 4000 Liège It’s the only bookstore totally dedicated to books in English. It’s not big, but the choice is wide enough. You can also find [...]

“La Batte” market

Being French, this is a tricky post for me… This market is not at all like what I had been used to. Don’t expect to find plenty of local products or home made jams, it is mostly imported goods. Actually, you’ll find much more Belgian fruits and vegetables at the Delhaize or Carrefour. So, why [...]

Flea markets in Belgium

Brocantes.Be This website advertizes all flea markets (“Brocantes”) in Belgium. Just click on “Chercher une brocante”, chose the region and the date and click on “Rechercher” to get the list of flea markets. It is a very comprehensive website, always up to date. Brocantes.Be

Young stylists in Liège

ANTHRACITE + CARDAMOME This is not just a store, it’s also a relaxing place where you can sit in the patio and sip a tea from the store’s selection. The shop is conveniently located in the Carré, and the patio is like a small patch of heaven. You will find a nice collection of pieces [...]