European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 2, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Continued from Page 3 housed in the Curtius Palace is the City s archaeological museum and features artefacts from the roman times. Another Good place to visit is Quai de to Batte a Short stretch along the Meuse that becomes a marketplace every sunday. Those looking for bargains can Haggle with vendors at the open air Market for the Best Price on everything from roasting chickens to Kitchen gadgets Small pets and Domestic animals. Also Worth seeing the Prince Bishops Palace now Law courts the 13th-Century Basilica of St. Martin with its stained Glass windows the Walloon museum which chronicles the Way of life of the Region s French speaking belgians and several churches dating to the 10th and 11 the centuries but later rebuilt. The tour office has other self guided Tours each covering a different selection of the City s main attractions. Visitors looking for something different can also follow the footsteps of Liege novelist Georges Simenon whose books include detective stories with inspector Maigret Simenon who is said to be the most widely translated author in the world grew up in a part of town known As the outre Meuse. The area was called Quot the free Republic of outre Meuse Quot because of its residents rebellious spirit and loyalty to traditions. Located across the Meuse River from the City Center via the Ponts Des Arches the Section is still a Haven for local artisans writers painters weavers and tanners. This walking tour titled Simenon s itinerary winds through the author s old stomping grounds. It includes cafes and other places where the adventurous author grew up and worked. Simenon in his Book the triple murder of my friends described the neighbourhood As a place to Quot seek exaltation of no matter what kind of the body. Of the senses of the mind through All possible the Palace of the Prince Bishops is now the seat of the provincial government.  the walk goes past eateries where the author ate mussels Quot in the i amp be manner i.e., using the Shell to eat them instead of a Fork Quot As Well As less Bohemian areas such As one he described As a Quot not very adventuresome neighbourhood inhabited by quiet and modest people. This was the most innocuously peaceful neighbourhood anyone could  fans of the novelist can even stay at hotel Simenon which features rooms decorated to depict either the settings of his books or places where he wrote them. This is not to say there is nothing but Concrete stones and steel in li6ge. Between the buildings there Are numerous Public fountains gardens and Parks including the Large parc d Avoy Laid out on the site of an old Harbor along the River. For those interested in shopping there Are some 5,000 retail stores along the big streets and crooked alleyways in the Center of town offering souvenirs Antiques Art and clothing. And to satisfy sightseers stomachs there Are Small Fri Tures Selling the belgian Staple French Fries with sauces plus an abundance of belgian Waffle stands cafes pubs and restaurants along the City streets. Liege does have some drawbacks. It s a medium size City a 205,000 inhabitants a with big City traffic problems. In addition to All the vehicles moving on its streets there is a healthy dose of Road construction and above outre Meuse across the Meuse is a kind of second City Center. Below the River Meuse splits the City. The panoramic View from mount Beuren is the Reward for climbing its 373 Steps. A amps photos by Dave Didio amp for 191 ill 4 stripes Magazine april 2, 1992