Parc de la Boverie

We've been having uncharacteristically blue skies, and sunny, warm weather here of late.  It seems that mother nature has forgotten it's April, and that this is Belgium.  Of course, we're absolutely in favour of her lapse of memory, and we've been taking full advantage of the lovely weather.

A week like this is the perfect time to introduce to you the French expression: "Profiter du soleil."  It means "Take advantage of the sunshine."  As you might imagine, in a country where the sky is often covered in grey cloud, this activity is taken quite seriously.

One place that the residents of Liège favour for soaking up a little sunshine is the Parc de la Boverie.  Located about 1km from the Guillemins train station, and about 1.5 - 2 kilometres from the centre, this park has an idillic setting at the southern tip of the island that sits in the river Meuse.  The southernmost tip of the park is easily identifiable by the jet of water and sculpture situated there.

To help with location: the bridge in the background is the Pont de Fragnée.

The park is large enough to contain the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, a rowing club, a junior-elementary school, landscaped lawns, and several ponds inhabited by a variety of geese and ducks, along with a small collection of more exotic fowl.  The prevalence of trees, winding paths, and waterfront views make the park a popular place for joggers, cyclists, those out for a stroll, or those who'd rather roll out a blanket and soak in the relaxed ambiance.  If you find yourself in Liège and the weather is favourable, we highly recommend you visit this verdant oasis in the city.  It is one of the citys quiet riches.