Paix De FexhePaix de Fexhe
The village of Fexhe is known in history by the peace of the same name, this document is the most famous in the history of the country of Liège where it takes the same place as the Magna charta in the history of England.
On June 18, 1316, the “Peace of Fexhe” was signed: it sealed the outcome of various social movements of the early 14th century. The Towns had risen up against Prince-Bishop Adolphe de la Marck. The “Paix de Fexhe” was an agreement between the prince-bishop, the canons, representatives of the good towns and the great knights. Its aim was to establish the rule of law and a balance of power.
