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 worth stopping in for a drink (coffee, wine and ample beer choices) or a snack (cheese, desserts), followed by a wander through the lovely Passage de la Bourse – a neoclassical covered arcade dating from the late 19th century.
Livre Ou Verre
Wallonia
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