La ferme Colyn
Cheese type(s) : Soft cheese with a washed rind Joseph Colyn launched himself into the production of Herve cheese in 1983, with his wife Simone. Joined...Read more
Place Saint-Lambert – Palace of the Prince-Bishops - In Simenon's footsteps
Simenon bought his first pipe at the Grand Bazar at the age of 13 years. Before she married, his mother was a saleswoman in the haberdashery department...Read more
Place du Marché – City hall - In Simenon's footsteps
Simenon married Régine Renchon on 24th March 1923 at La Violette, the traditional name of the city hall. Almost 30 years later, in May 1952, the famous...Read more
Place du Commissaire-Maigret and rue Léopold 24
The Espace Maigret, installed behind the city hall, is located near to the house where Simenon was born on Rue Léopold. The ground floor was occupied by...Read more
In Simenon's Footsteps
It was a chemists located near to this bridge to which the young Simenon drew the name Au Pont des Arches, the title of his first novel published...Read more
In Simenon's Footsteps - Church of Saint-Pholien
Joseph Kleine, a 24-year old painter who belonged to the La Caque group which Simenon attended, was found hanged from the handle of the door to the...Read more