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Highlights of the stay

  • The opera Guillaume Tell of Rossini at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liege
  • A visit to Liege on the theme of your choice
  • Your personal M&O assistant by messenger 24 hours a day 

Liège is a delight for the taste buds, with its waffles and famous cafés, but the city is also a thrill for art lovers, with a wealth of culture to savour during your stay. The Cité ardente offers an eclectic mix of historic squares, museums and modern new buildings such as Guillemins station. For music lovers, the former capital of Wallonia is a must, with the Opéra Royal de Wallonie celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2020. 

With Guillaume Tell, Rossini's masterpiece, the programme returns to the splendour of the great frescoes. Jean-Louis Grinda's traditional staging serves as a showcase for the great voice of Nicola Alaimo, the specialist in the role. The entire cast (including soprano Salome Jicia and tenor John Osborn) is on a par with Alaimo's, creating a real show-stopper! A must-see in Liège this season... 

During your stay, you'll also enjoy a themed tour of your choice to help you get to know Liège better. 

 

Program

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025: Arrival in Liege  
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025: Visit of your choice to discover Liège & Guillaume Tell of Rossini at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie    
  • Friday, March 21, 2025: Departure from Liege 
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©centre-ville de Liège
©centre-ville de Liège
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 

Arrival in Liège

  • On arrival, check into the hotel of your choice  
  • Night in your hotel
©Opéra Royal de Wallonie
©Opéra Royal de Wallonie
Thursday, March 20, 2025

A choice of visits to discover Liège & Guillaume Tell of Rossini at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie    

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Departure for your private tour of Liège on the theme of your choice: The historic heart of the city & The Cathedral and the Carré (Subject to availability of English-speaking guide)& The slopes of the Citadel & Royal Opera House of Wallonia (subject to availability & Subject to availability of English-speaking guide) & The delights of the historic center
  • 8:00 pm, your opera Guillaume Tell of Rossini, at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, in category 1 
  • Night in your hotel    
 
 
Friday, March 21, 2025

Departure from Liège

  • Breakfast at your hotel 
  • Departure from Liège 

Program

Guillaume Tell © Opéra Royal de Wallonie

Guillaume Tell © Opéra Royal de Wallonie

Guillaume Tell Rossini

Théâtre Royal

thursday 20 March 2025 20:00
Conductor
Stefano Montanari
Director
Jean-Louis Grinda
Performers
Nicola Alaimo
Salome Jicia
John Osborn
Inho Jeong
Emanuela Pascu
Elena Galitskaya
Ugo Rabec
Patrick Bolleire
Nico Darmanin
Kresimir Spicer

Guided Tours

To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we suggest a number of different themes for visits to the city of Liège:

  • The historic heart
  • The Cathedral and the Square
  • The slopes of the Citadel
  • Opéral Royal de Wallonie (subject to availability)
  • The delights of the historic center
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©La Cathédrale Saint-Paul
©La Cathédrale Saint-Paul

The Cathedral and the Square

St. Paul's Cathedral is a former collegiate church founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 11th and 14th centuries. Today, it houses numerous works of art from the former
Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Lambert cathedral
, destroyed during the Revolution. The old Île district is one of the city's oldest, dating back to the 11th century with the creation
the famous Carré with its orthogonal streets.
Today, it's the place to be for nightlife, with theaters, cinemas, bistros and restaurants, as well as places for shopping. Let let us guide you through this typical district, with the warm atmosphere for which Liège is famous.

©Les coteaux de la Citadelle - Liège
©Les coteaux de la Citadelle - Liège

The slopes of the Citadel

Just a stone's throw from Place Saint-Lambert, in the heart of Liège, let us take you along the paths and old walls for a journey through time... With over
sixty monuments and five listed sites, the hills around the citadel bear witness to the city's ancient landscape.
Here, you can discover spectacular sites such as the famous Montagne de Bueren staircase or the panoramic views from the citadel hill. But there are also more intimate
more intimate experiences: crossing a maze of courtyards, staircases and alleyways, walking along paths, through meadows or through woods, in short, discovering the countryside in the heart of the contemporary city.

WARNING: This tour is quite physical as it includes climbing the famous stairs of the Montagne de Bueren

©Opéra Royal Wallonie-Liège
©Opéra Royal Wallonie-Liège

Royal Opera of Wallonie

Until the beginning of the 19th century, Liégeois theater and opera lovers crowded into barracks on the Batte. Standing by candlelight, they attended the performances.
performances. These precarious and uncomfortable conditions improved significantly in 1820 with the inauguration of the Théâtre Royal de Liège, home of the Royal Opera of Wallonia.
Discover the magnificent auditorium and backstage areas of this institution, and see how it has evolved and adapted to meet the needs of today's shows and stagings.
and staging needs.
From the upper terrace, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the city center.

©Les délices de Liège
©Les délices de Liège

The delights of the historic center

This stroll through the historic center of Liège is an opportunity to discover the history of the city, and to whet our taste buds and curiosity!
curiosity!
While savoring delicious Liège specialties, we'll discover the city's most emblematic landmarks.
From primitive sites to medieval alleyways, from the Palace of the Prince-Bishops to the Royal Opera of Wallonia, from the famous Carré to St. Paul's Cathedral, Liège is constantly reinventing itself, all the while preserving its atmosphere and conviviality while preserving its atmosphere and conviviality!

Accommodations

Pentahotel Liège 4*

In the heart of the hot city, you'll find a hotel designed for comfort and style. Pentahotel Liege is at the gateway to the famous Carre district, while our very own Pentalounge has become a destination in its own right. Renowned for its good food, relaxed atmosphere and range of drinks, it's the ideal place to meet up or simply relax.

Located 7 minutes' walk from the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège & 15 minutes' walk from the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Tarifs

Penta Standard room (2 pers)
€506 / pers.
Penta Standard room (1 pers)
€820 / pers.

Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Van Der Valk Sélys Liège Hôtel & Spa 4*

The Van der Valk Hotel Liège Sélys is located in the historic, cultural and commercial heart of the 'ville ardente', the 'fiery city'. The hotel offers all the comfort you could wish for. The hotel has a total of 125 rooms, including 10 suites. All hotel rooms are of superior quality, beautifully furnished and fully equipped with the best facilities.

Located 6 minutes' walk from Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège & 20 minutes' walk from Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Tarifs

Double room (2 pers)
€546 / pers.
Single Room (1 pers)
€887 / pers.

Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Radisson Liège City Centre 4*

Stay in the heart of the dynamic city of Liège at the Radisson Liège City Centre, located in downtown Liège.

Located 6 minutes' walk from the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège.

Tarifs

Superior double room (2 pers)
€555 / pers.
Superior Single Room (1 pers)
€900 / pers.

Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.

The price includes

  • Accommodation
  • Show seats
  • Excursions
  • Entries in the sites
  • Personal Travel Assistant

The price does not include

  • Transfers
  • Assistance
  • Tips
  • Flights
  • Tax

Practical information

For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.