Discover Sart-Lez-Spa: Culture, the Hoëgne Valley and Holiday Apartments

Sart-Lez-Spa combines an impressive village history with nature experiences in the Hoëgne Valley. A special cultural connection is the Laetare de Tiège-Sart, which takes place in the villages of Tiège and Sart-lez-Spa, both of which are located within the municipality of Jalhay in the Verviers region. For your travel planning, this results in a varied mix of regional tradition, historical landmarks and signposted paths.

Village History and Traditional Craft Culture

Anyone wishing to discover Sart-Lez-Spa through its history will encounter several notable names and buildings. Nos r’prindans rècène, a symbol of the Vieux Métiers, conveys traditional know-how and the everyday tasks of village life at the beginning of the 20th century. At the Vieux Métiers, more than 100 professions were presented in a village closed to traffic.

Architectural points of interest include the Maison Lespire, also known as “As jôts ègrés”. It is a town house in the Gothic-Renaissance style dating from the end of the 16th century. Maison Bronfort was formerly a butcher’s shop and a hotel. La maison du Maquis is a stone farmhouse from the early 19th century; from June to September 1944, it housed Prince Charles, the brother of King Leopold III.

The Perron de Sart also leads deep into the history of the village. Laws and ordinances were proclaimed at the foot of the Perron de Sart. The Perron was erected in 1458—or, according to other sources, in 1457—by the magistrates of Liège and was a symbol of Liège’s freedom. The Church of Saint-Lambert is classified as immovable cultural heritage of Wallonia. Its side entrance door in the tower was enlarged in 1705.

Hoëgne Valley and Paths for Different Types of Holiday

For a day in nature, the Hoëgne Valley offers a focus of its own. Botanically, it is particularly noteworthy for the liverworts, mosses and ferns that can be observed there. The two most important waterfalls along the Hoëgne are named after King Leopold II and his wife. Signposted Promenade No. 55 leads through the Hoëgne Valley and complements the historical discoveries with a landscape perspective.

Another specific option is the Sart-Château family walk. It starts at Place du Marché 242 in 4845 Jalhay Sart. This allows you to choose between cultural themes, a walk through the Hoëgne Valley and an outing along this signposted route when planning your trip. You should check details about the route or duration directly for your day’s itinerary.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Planning Your Trip

When choosing a holiday apartment in Sart-Lez-Spa, it is worth first deciding on the type of stay you want. If you are mainly interested in architectural history, regional tradition and historical figures, the buildings mentioned above, the Perron de Sart and Saint-Lambert can form the focus of your visit. For a nature-focused stay, on the other hand, the Hoëgne Valley, its plant life, the waterfalls and Promenade No. 55 take centre stage.

Families wishing to combine different interests can give varying weight to cultural themes and nature experiences when planning their trip. This allows the stay to be tailored to the priorities desired in each case.

Historical Traces of Transport

The history of transport is also part of the picture of the village. The former Sart railway station was built between 1890 and 1932. The first stop on the railway connection from Spa to Trois-Ponts via Sart and Hockai was opened at Sart-Station in September 1880. The former railway connection is also part of the history of Sart-Lez-Spa and is an interesting subject for visitors interested in regional development and historic infrastructure.

For the general travel overview: Jalhay.