Mont Saint-Martin is a bit like Liège’s balcony. Since the Middle Ages, this hill has overlooked the city and drawn the eye. At its summit rises the proud Basilica of Saint Martin, and all around it, great Liège families built their elegant townhouses. Walking here means exploring a district that is both residential and steeped in history, where every facade whispers a story from the past. But Mont Saint-Martin also invites a literary detour. When the French writer Alexandre Dumas visited in 1838, he described Liège as “an amphitheatre of greenery and rooftops,” an image that still perfectly fits the panorama from this hill. Local legend adds a touch of humor: one day, Dumas asked for beef in a Liège inn, but was refused. He then asked for eggs—only to be told they were still hatching! Supposedly, he left the city grumbling, stomach empty. Years later, at a banquet in his honor, two soft-boiled eggs were served to him on a silver tray—a mischievous nod to his earlier misadventure. Historical fact or playful tale? Hard to say. But it’s just the kind of story that adds a dash of humor and imagination to the already fiery spirit of the city.