The Grand Place at the heart of the lower town is Huy's social centre — a modest square with a handful of cafes, the 17th-century town hall, and the Bassinia, a copper fountain that is one of four traditional symbols of the city. The fountain dates from the early 20th century but replaces an older one, and the motif — a seated figure with water flowing from urns — is a common Walloon form.
The square itself is not spectacular by Belgian standards, but it is perfectly pleasant for a coffee and a rest between the collegiate church and the citadel. The town hall facade is worth a look: it has the typical stone confidence of Walloon civic architecture from the baroque period. On market days the square fills with stalls, and the whole lower town feels more alive.