Skip to content

Belle-Île Shopping Centre

Retailer / private label

UnclaimedRequest correction

Belle-Île is a major shopping centre in Liège, Belgium, with over 100 shops and restaurants, owned by Wereldhave Belgium.

Last updated September 29, 2026

AI crawler reads

No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.

Overview

Belle-Île (also known as Belle-Île en Liège or Shopping Belle-Île) is a shopping centre located in the city of Liège, Belgium. It sits on an island formed by the Meuse, the Ourthe and the Ourthe canal, which gives the centre its name. The logo reflects this geography: white lines represent the waterways and a pink triangle represents the island. The centre opened on 23 March 1995 on the site of the former Compagnie Générale des Conduites d'Eau factory. It is owned by Wereldhave Belgium, a publicly listed real estate company. The centre houses around 100 shops and restaurants, including a Carrefour Market hypermarket, and offers a free car park with 2,400 spaces (1,600 covered). All shops are on a single level on the first floor, accessible from four entrances via escalators and stairs from the ground-floor car park. The building is 400 metres long and up to 143 metres wide. Belle-Île provides a range of services: a gift card valid in nearly 100 shops, PMR (reduced mobility) access with the Access-i label, a Kids Zone, a nursery, free wheelchair loan, electric vehicle charging points, Bpost parcel lockers, cash machines, a defibrillator, a first-aid room, and more. The centre also hosts events and activities throughout the year, including a mascot invasion and back-to-school promotions. Belle-Île is accessible by car via exit 38 of the A602/E25/E40 motorway, by train from Angleur station, and by several TEC bus lines. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, with occasional Sunday openings and late-night shopping events. From 1 September 2026, new hours are 9:30 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday. The centre positions itself as a family-friendly shopping destination with a focus on accessibility and services.

History

Belle-Île shopping centre opened on 23 March 1995 in Liège, Belgium. It was built on the site of the former Compagnie Générale des Conduites d'Eau factory. The name 'Belle-Île' comes from its location on an island formed by the Meuse, the Ourthe and the Ourthe canal. The Ourthe canal was inaugurated in 1847, and the course of the Ourthe was rectified between 1902 and 1905. Previously, an arm of the Ourthe called the Fourchu Fossé skirted the current shopping centre to the south. The centre is owned by Wereldhave Belgium, a real estate company. Over the years, Belle-Île has become a major retail destination in Liège, with around 100 shops and a Carrefour Market hypermarket. It offers a free car park with 2,400 spaces, a supervised play area, and facilities for people with reduced mobility. The centre has undergone updates, including new opening hours from 1 September 2026 (9:30 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday). It continues to host events and promotions throughout the year.

  • Belle-Île shopping centre opens in Liège.

  • The Ourthe canal is inaugurated, contributing to the island formation.

  • The course of the Ourthe is rectified.

  • New opening hours: 9:30 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday.

Products and positioning

Family-friendly shopping centre with a focus on accessibility and services, located on an island in Liège.

  • Shopping centre with over 100 shops and restaurants

  • Carrefour Market hypermarket

  • Gift card valid in nearly 100 shops

  • Free parking (2,400 spaces, 1,600 covered)

  • Kids Zone with games and books

  • Access-i label for accessibility

Sources6 sources

Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/列日美丽岛 · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled