Living in Arlon

A privileged geographical location

The capital of the province of Luxembourg, Arlon is a small town at the gateway to France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Located at the heart of the Grande Région (Wallonia, French Lorraine, Luxembourg, Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany), Arlon enjoys a privileged position, a source of rich and permanent relations with the other countries of Europe.
It is also situated on the Brussels-Luxembourg railway line, offering great opportunities for mobility.

Thanks to its central location, the Arlon campus is ULiège's relay in  l' Université de la Grande Région.

A lively, commercial city

In the pedestrianized downtown area, in the small historic streets, you'll find a wide range of restaurants and shops of all styles. You'll discover a dynamic town with shops, cafés, craftsmen and an organic market. Arlon combines tradition, folklore and leisure in a quality environment. Annual events such as the Maitrank festival, the carnival parade and the Les Aralunaires festival attract a large cross-border audience every year. Arlon also boasts sports centers and dance schools, as well as a wide range of cultural events (theater, cinema, concerts, exhibitions, etc.).

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Gallo-Roman origins

The cradle of the Semois river and capital of the green province of Luxembourg, Arlon is one of Belgium's oldest cities. The rich Gallo-Roman collections of the Musée Archéologique, the remains of fortifications, thermal baths and Roman roadways bear witness to its ancient origins and attract many international tourists every year.