Les maîtres de l'Orge

The saga of the Steenfort family, owners of a Belgian brewery, unfolds across four albums published by France Loisirs beginning in 2000. This generational epic, written by Jean Van Hamme and drawn by Francis Vallès, traces the fortunes of the Orge dynasty from the late 19th century into the modern era, weaving together family drama, business intrigue, and the history of European brewing. Its scope and novelistic storytelling made it a landmark of Franco-Belgian bande dessinée, celebrated for its rich character work and historical depth.