Liège
This Belgian family business makes fabulous chocolates from cocoa that they grow, roast and grind themselves on antique equipment (apparently newer…
Must-see shopping in Wallonia
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Namur
Spread across two floors, this giant cabinet of curiosities is a fun place to browse, with its array of old globes, antique maps, 1950s film posters,…
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Liège
On Sundays much of Liège's main riverside road is shut to make space for this vibrant, multicultural market, which encompasses cheap designer rip-offs,…
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Namur
A delightful shop with a small, handsomely curated collection of handcrafted objects made by artisans from around the globe. You'll find architecturally…
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The Ardennes
Come here to buy tour tickets to the Chouffe brewery (Brasserie d'Achouffe) or simply to stock up on Chouffe merchandise and takeaways.
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Liège
A showcase for products made in Wallonia? Non mais oui! Local beers are included bien sûre but also honey-based cosmetics, chocolate moustaches, artisanal…
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Wallonia
One of Wallonia's most atmospheric bookstores, Livre Ou Verre sells a beautiful selection of secondhand books. But even if you don't read French, it's…
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Namur
Just off the beaten path, this charmingly eccentric second-hand bookshop is a great place to browse – even if you're not a Francophone. Books aside, you…
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Wallonia
You'll find a wide range of past treasures at this congenial antiques store on one of Mons' main shopping and dining streets. Porcelain, illustrated books…
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Wallonia
If you happen to be around on the two days a week it's open, don't miss this colourful vintage shop on the right bank of the Escaut. Aside from mid…
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Namur
Going strong for more than 30 years, this tiny foodie emporium is packed with regional and international delicacies. You'll find rare beers, high-quality…
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Wallonia
One of the best days to be in Mons is on Sunday, when its big market takes over the Place Nervienne and the nearby Place du Béguinage. Here you'll find…
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Wallonia
This tiny boutique downhill from the Grand Place has eye-catching designs by local designers, some of whom use richly hued textiles from West Africa. The…
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Liège
A delightful little cheese shop selling local(ish) Herve, along with even stronger French alternatives. Next door there's an equally lovable charcuterie…
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Liège
Liège's top comic-book shop is especially strong on manga and if you don't read French there's still a fine range of contemporary cartoon-inspired…
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The Ardennes
Bouillon's best beer shop, with a wide selection including self-brewed local options.
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Liège
Vaudrée is one of the best-stocked beer shops in Liège (they also sell online through www.beer-lovers.be).
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Namur
This specialist perfume-maker fills an old stone house with floral aromas and classical music. While it's mostly a shop, there are tours of the cavern…
