Brussels

Brussels
Escapades in
2011
Must-see sights
Flavours
Art Nouveau
Strip cartoons
Green
Weekends
Shopping
Families
Night Life
3 Introduction
2011
Brussels in 2011
If youre looking for a city break full of surprises and unusual feelings, then Brussels
is ideal for you!
The capital of Europe and of Belgium is surreal and thrilling, multicultural and multi-
faceted, and is sure to satisfy your every desire!
With its majestic historic centre, its unique ambiance and a fantastic range
of activities for all ages and all budgetsnd out more about our pleasures
guaranteed city breaks!
2011
Brussels
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Must-see sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flavours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Art Nouveau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Strip cartoons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Weekends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Night Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Guided tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Practical Brussels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Must-See Sights of Brussels (see page 48 for more information)
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Events in Brussels
If you would like to have the latest information on events in Brussels, pick
up a copy of the City Guide BRU-XXL, available free from your hotel or
one of the Tourist Information Centres. The guide also contains tips on the
best shops, night-clubs and restaurants.
Exhibition: Between
Paradise & Hell "Death
in the Middle Ages"
MUSES ROYAUX DART ET
DHISTOIRE
2 December 2010 to 24 April 2011
Today, the prospect of death is frightening. It
was equally feared in the Middle Ages but in
a different way. Life was seen as an imperfect
journey that should lead to eternal life and
happiness, at least for those who lived in
obedience to the precepts of Christianity. This
xation on death and, at the same time, the
relativisation of death, gave rise to a profusion
of works of art, many of which are of great
value and can be experienced in this exhibition.
www.kmkg-mrah.be
BiodiverCity
MUSUM DES SCIENCES NATURELLES
From 9 December 2010
No, the city is not just cobblestones, walls and
concrete! The ora and fauna that inhabit the
city often pass unnoticed. Come and nd out
about them.
Cross the road, have a look at the gardens
and the waste land. You are crossing the
tracks of hedgehogs and foxes, observe
life underground, plant trees and owers...
Everywhere there are specimens, photos, lms
and interactive presentations that explain what
urban biodiversity is, and the issues facing
us today: habitat quality, balance between
species, inuence of human management
of parks and gardens, the benets that
biodiversity brings, etc.
www.sciencesnaturelles.be
Accademia Carrara
BOZAR
11 February 2011 to 8 May 2011
A unique opportunity to (re)discover the
greatest masterpieces of Italian painting, from
the Renaissance to the eighteenth century.
This exhibition offers a captivating vision
of the mutual enrichment process between
the Flemish masters and the masters of the
Venetian schools.
www.bozar.be
Museum Night Fever
IN AROUND 20 MUSEUMS IN BRUSSELS
on 26 February 2011, from 7pm to 1am,
followed by after-party
Around twenty of Brussels museums are getting
dressed up in their party clothes! On this evening,
they will give themselves over to the talents of
young event organisers who have dreamed up
plenty of off-the-beaten-track events. Hold tight,
because a festive tornado will sweep through the
museums displays and collections! Night-owls
can join in an after-party at BOZAR until 3am.
www.museumnightfever.be
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Design September and
Designers Weekend
September 2011
Design is very trendy in Brussels at the
moment. These events include visits to
galleries, trendy home-interiors stores,
designer ea markets and a competition, a
sort of amusing, made-to-measure treasure
hunt through the Brussels urban jungle.
www.designseptember.be
Strip-Cartoon Festival
September 2011 dates to conrm
Brussels wanted a tting celebration of
strip cartoons, so this festival was rst held
in 2010, and includes a son-et-lumire
show, a reworks display, the crazy Balloon
Day Parade and the Strip-Cartoon Park
on the Mont des Arts. All the strip-cartoon
celebrations you could wish for in one mad
weekend!
www.fetedelabd.be
Art Nouveau Biennial Event
Weekends of October 2011
Fans of Art Nouveau and Art Deco will be
making a bee-line for Brussels during the
weekends in October 2011! They will be
coming for the Art Nouveau Biennial Event,
during which many interiors that are not
usually open to the public can be visited,
along with other buildings that are open all
year round. A tempting occasion not to be
missed! For more information, please visit
www.voiretdirebruxelles.be
Europalia International
Brazil
EUROPES BIGGEST CULTURAL
FESTIVAL!
4 October 2011 to 15 January 2012
Dozens of cultural venues and museums
in Belgium and its neighbouring countries
will present various little-known aspects of
Brazilian art and culture.
www.europalia.eu
Jan Fabre Exhibition
MUSES ROYAUX DES BEAUX-ARTS
DE BELGIQUE
14 October 2011 to 22 January 2012
The Belgian Royal Museums of Fine Art are
currently preparing an exhibition of the work
of Jan Fabre (born in Antwerp in 1958), the
world-famous Belgian artist, author and
stage designer. The results of the museums
collaboration with one of the worlds most
avant-garde and protean artists of his
generation will be unveiled in October!
www.ne-arts-museum.be
Winter Pleasures
25 November 2011 1 January 2012
To celebrate winter in Brussels, follow this
fairyland 1.5km trail around the historic city
centre, with its specially-illuminated traditional
Christmas market and many, many more
pleasures to enjoy, including an ice-skating
rink, a big wheel, entertainment and concerts.
www.plaisirsdhiver.be
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EVENTS IN BRUSSELS, CONSULT
THE DIARY SECTIONS OF
www.brusselsinternational.be
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The Witchs Spell
NEAR THE ATOMIUM
From April to October 2011
An adventure game for all ages that blends
fun, problem-solving and team spirit in a
fantasy mediaeval universe. The trail takes
between 2 and 3 hours to follow, through the
countryside full of emotions and surprises.
Suitable for all members of the family or
groups of friends, etc...
www.sortilege.be
Royal Greenhouses
End April 2011
Sublime winter gardens of iron and glass, the
greenhouses at the Royal chteau of Laeken
contain a veritable cornucopia of rare scents
and tropical trees, brought here from the four
corners of the earth. An absolute must-see.
www.monarchie.be
Jeff Wall
The Crooked Path
BOZAR
26 May 2011 11 September 2011
This exhibition explores the cultural context
of Walls photographic universe. The
photographer has chosen 25 of his own
photographs and has displayed them opposite
works by Modernist and contemporary artists
including Duchamp, Manet, Matisse, Picasso,
Graham, Wallace, Fassbinder and others.
www.bozar.be
Jazz Marathon
27 - 29 May 2011
Jazz hits the streets of Brussels in force, with
over 100 free concerts featuring Big Bands,
famous soloists and small but cool groups
playing their beautiful music in the citys
squares, bars and taverns.
www.brusselsjazzmarathon.be
Ommegang
GRANDPLACE OR THE PLACE DU
GRAND SABLON.
5 and 7 July 2011
Also Mediaeval Village on 6 July 2011.
One of the most grandiose traditional
processions in Belgium, which re-creates
the lavish welcome laid on for the arrival of
Habsburg Emperor Charles V and his court in
Brussels in the sixteenth century.
www.ommegang.be
Royal Palace
End July to mid-September 2011
The majestic gates of the Royal Palace
are opened wide to admit visitors up the
monumental staircases that lead to the suite
of evocatively-named state rooms: the Empire
room, the Throne room, the Grand gallery,
etc. The historic original features have been
enhanced by many contemporary pieces of
installation art commissioned by Queen Paola,
including Jan Fabres ceiling covered with 1.5
million wing-cases from Thai scarab beetles.
www.monarchie.be
Brussels Summer Festival

12 - 21 August 2011
150 concerts, theatre performances, street
theatre events and childrens shows form this
festivals astonishing programme. Most events
only charge a nominal amount. Whether your
preference is for rock, world music, jazz, hip-
hop, folk, reggae or electronica, come and join
us in the open air in the citys most beautiful
squares and also in many bars and brasseries.
www.infofestival.be
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La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
Brussels vert!
The must-see sights
of Brussels
Of course Brussels is synonymous with
the GrandPlace, warm wafes, chocolates
with all sorts of llings, the Manneken-
Pis, tasty beers and precious lace! But
the city also has many other wonderful
must-see sights, which contribute to its
charm and its history. From the paintings
of the Flemish Primitives, to the worlds
most beautiful collection of musical
instruments, from the remains of Emperor
Charles Vs palace to the Art Deco or Art
Nouveau designs of Victor Horta, the list is
long! Fortunately, many of the kingdoms
greatest art treasures are concentrated
around the Mont des Arts, close to the
citys royal district. So this time, make sure
you dont miss the unmissable!
Atomium
The surprise star of the 1958 Universal
Exhibition, this extraordinary building was
visited by over 40 million people during the
six months following its opening! It overlooks
the cityscape from a height of more than
100m, still manages to symbolise Modernist
optimism and is one of the most important
buildings of the 1950s. Its recent restoration
back its original glory and the installation of
new facilities will ensure it is t to last for years
to come. Five of its nine spheres are open to
the public. One houses a permanent exhibition
about the 1958 Exhibition, another is home to
temporary exhibitions about science, progress
and the future.
ATOMIUM
Square de lAtomium
1020 Brussels
+32 (0)2 475 47 75 -
+32 (0)2 475 47 76 (switchboard)
info@atomium.be
www.atomium.be
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OPEN: every day, 10am to 6pm (last tickets
sold at 5.30pm).
PRICES: Adults 11. Concessions from 4
to 8. Free for children under 6. Combined
tickets with Mini-Europe available.
AUDIO-GUIDES: available in FR, EN, DE, ES,
IT, NL, ARABICA, BG, CZ, DK, EE, FI, GR, HU,
IE, LT, LV, MT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SL, SK, TR, CN,
IL and RUS: 2 + Digiguide for hearing-
impaired visitors.
Magritte Museum
The internationally-famous Belgian painter
Ren Magritte deserved a museum that
matched the quality of his work, situated in the
centre of Brussels, his adopted city. In June
2009 this dream became a reality. Housed
in the elegant Htel Altenloh, the Magritte
museum has the worlds largest collection of
the great Surrealist painters work, around 200
exceptional works of art.
Tip: reserve your timed-entry tickets online in
advance: then you can avoid the queues and
the sold out signs at the entrance.
MUSEE MAGRITTE
Ticket ofce:
Rue de la Rgence, 3
1000 Brussels
Entrance for ticket-holders only:
Place Royale, 1
1000 Brussels
+ 32 (0)2 508 32 11
www.musee-magritte-museum.be

OPEN: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Evening opening on Wednesday to 8pm.
Closed on Mondays and on 1 January,
1 May, 1 & 11 November and 25 December.
PLEASE NOTE: Special closure from 3 to
31 January 2011.
PRICES: Adults 8. Concessions from 2 to
5. Free entry for children under 18.
Royal Belgian Museums
of Fine Art
The Belgian Royal Museums of Fine Art form
the largest museum complex in the country.
Comprising the Museum of Ancient Art, the
Museum of Modern Art and the Magritte Museum,
all situated on the Mont des Arts in the city centre,
the group also includes the Wirtz Museum and the
Meunier Museum, situated elsewhere.
Their collections contain a wide range of
paintings, sculpture and the ne arts from the
end of the fourteenth century to today. Visitors
can enjoy famous masterpieces by Bruegel the
Elder, Rubens, Memling, Bosch and Van Dyck, not
forgetting paintings by Delvaux, Wouters, Ensor,
Khnopff and Permeke.
MUSEES ROYAUX DES BEAUX-ARTS
Rue de la Rgence 3
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 508 32 11
info@ne-arts-museum.be
www.ne-arts-museum.be

Closed on Mondays, 1 January, the second
Thursday in January, 1 May, 1 & 11 November
and 25 December. PLEASE NOTE: Special
closure of the Museum of Modern Art from
February to November 2011.
PRICES: Adults 8. Concessions from 2 to
5. Free entry on the rst Wednesday of every
month from 1pm. Temporary exhibitions from
2.50 to 9 per person.
Be sure not to miss the panoramic views of the city from:
The Kameleon Sky bar-restaurant on the top oor of the VIAGE (Bvd Anspach),
Place Poelaert (in front of the Palais de Justice),
The roof of the Cinquantenaire Arch (access via the Muse de lArme),
The dome of the Basilique du Sacr-Coeur (Koekelberg).
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10 Must-see sights
European district
Symbol of the European Union, the
European Parliament building proudly
overlooks the European district. A visit to
the interior reveals Brussels miniature
city-within-a-city. Start walking from
Park Lopold and you will discover
unexpectedly beautiful buildings, squares
and parks named after the pioneers of
European citizenship, including Paul-Henri
Spaak, Altiero Spinelli, Jacques Delors,
Jean Rey and Robert Schumann. Its
worth taking time to look at the buildings
that house the European institutions,
including the Parliament, the Commission,
the Committee of the Regions and the
Economic and Social Committee, all of
which are working every day to build a
better Europe in a capital city that really
just a big European village!
The European Parliament
Have you ever wondered about the European
Parliament, its role, how it works, its powers
and what the MEP you elected does? It is
the largest parliament in the world, whose
members represent 503 million citizens in 27
Member States and who work in 23 ofcial
languages, and its in our capital city! Your
visit will take you behind the scenes of one of
the most important of the European Unions
institutions.
LE PARLEMENT EUROPEEN
Visitors entrance: rue Wiertz, 43
1047 Brussels (Etterbeek)
+32 (0)2 284 09 66
www.europarl.eu.int.

OPEN: Individual visits from Monday to
Thursday, at 10am and 3pm, Friday at 10am
only. Audio-guides available in 23 languages.
Children under 14 not admitted.
PRICES: Free.
The extraordinary
history of
Belgium
Have you ever wondered how much you
really know about the history of Belgium?
You can visit the underground remains
of the sumptuous imperial palace built
in Brussels by Emperor Charles V under
the Place Royale, and you can enjoy new
displays telling the story of the Belgian
monarchy since 1830, thus killing two
birds with one stone!
BELvue Museum
At the BELvue museum, we dont write
history, rather its Belgian history that wrote
our museum. In its nine exhibition halls and
through its temporary exhibitions, this country
continues to surprise residents and visitors
alike. A unique collection of documents bears
witness to historic events, while unforgettable
photos and lm clips bring the past back to
life, as childhood memories for adults and new
discoveries for children.
Dont miss the museums
restaurant, which shares an
outdoor terrace with the Kings private
ofce, but without being able to see in its
windows.
MUSEE BELvue
Place des Palais, 7
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)70 22 04 92
info@belvue.be
www.belvue.be

OPEN: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Closed on
Mondays, and 1 January and 25 December.
to 4. Free entry for children under 18.
Combined BELvue + Coudenberg ticket: 8.
Coudenberg Former
Imperial Palace of
Brussels
COUDENBERG
Place des Palais, 7
(access via BELvue museum)
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)70 22 04 92
info@coudenberg.com
www.coudenberg.com

OPEN: Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Closed on
Mondays, and 1 January and 25 December.
to 4. Free entry for children under 18.
Combined BELvue + Coudenberg ticket: 8.
11 Must-see sights
Centre for Fine Arts
(BOZAR)
Attracting more than a million visitors a year,
the Centre for Fine Arts is one of the principal
features of the Mont des Arts. Located between
the Place Royale and Brussels-Central railway
station, and designed and built by Victor Horta,
it provides an elegant link between the upper
and lower districts of the city. But dont take
our word for it, see for yourself: 250 concerts a
year that are the envy of the worlds top music
venues, plus major international exhibitions.
cinema, theatre, dance, literature, architecture
and art education all contribute to the buzz
at BOZAR. The recent opening of the BOZAR
Shop and a lounge-style restaurant at street
level mean that, more than ever, BOZAR is a
total experience, open to the Mont des Arts,
the city and the world!
BOZAR
Rue Ravenstein, 23
& Rue Royale, 10
1000 Brussels
+ 32 (0)2 507 82 00
info@bozar.be
www.bozar.be
OPEN: every day from 10am to 11pm,
depending on programme. Closed on
1 January and 25 December.
PRICES: separate prices for each event.
Guided tours available by appointment
in English, French, Dutch and German
(other languages may be available for a
supplement).
NEW: BOZAR BRASSERIE
Under the leadership of David
Martin, chef at the Restaurant de la Paix.
Open every day from 11.30am to 11pm
(drinks and snacks only from 2.30pm to
6.30pm). Dish of the day every lunchtime at
13 and daily set menu at 22.
City of Brussels Museum
Kings House
Spread over three oors, this museum
pays tribute to the citys history and to the
high-calibre artistic activity that took place
here. There is also a gallery dedicated to
the history and wardrobe of the Manneken-
Pis. A treasure-hunt booklet is available for
families an amusing way of nding out about
the things that made the city famous.
MUSEE DE LA VILLE DE BRUXELLES
MAISON DU ROI
GrandPlace,
opposite Town Hall
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 279 43 50
Closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May,
1 & 11 November and 25 December.
PRICES: from 1.50 to 3.
National Basilica Church
of the Sacred Heart at
Koekelberg
The Koekelberg basilica church is the fth-
largest Roman Catholic church in the world.
A newly-renovated lift now enables visitors to
climb 52.8m to enjoy one of the most beautiful
panoramic views of Brussels from an open-air
platform just below the dome.
KOEKELBERG BASILICA CHURCH
Parvis de la Basilique, 1
1020 Brussels (Koekelberg)
+32 (0)2 421 16 69
www.basilicakoekelberg.be

OPEN : From 31 March to 31 October, from
9am to 5.15pm (last admission). From
1 November to 30 March, from 10am to
4.15pm (last admission).
PRICES : Full price: 4. Concessions: 3.
The van Buuren Museum
and Garden
This little Art Deco gem has a unique
ambiance. The former home of a Dutch
banker, it was completed in 1928 and was
designed to showcase his art collection and its
landscaped garden, tended by his wife. David
and Alice van Buuren amassed a collection
of paintings by famous artists such as Van
de Woestyne, Wouters, Signac and Permeke.
The rened good taste of the buildings rooms,
artworks and lighting make this one of the
most impressive visits in Brussels!
MUSEE ET JARDINS VAN BUUREN
Avenue Lo Errera, 41
1180 Brussels (Uccle)
+32 (0)2 343 48 51
info@museumvanbuuren.com
www.museumvanbuuren.com
OPEN: every day except Tuesday, 2pm to
5.30pm.
PRICES: Museum + Garden: Adults 10.
Concessions from 5 to 8.
Free for children under 12.
PRICES Garden only: Adults 5.
Concessions from 2.50 to 4.
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EUROPE IN BRUSSELS,
LETS WALK
Follow the blue stars on the ground:
a simple and enjoyable way of
discovering the European institutions
and must-see cultural sights of the
capital of the European Union.
Free brochure available from the
BITC Tourist Information Centre at
the GrandPlace, and from the BIP,
Place Royale.
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
13 Flavours
When staying in Brussels, try at least one of our unmissable specialities!
Choose from Shrimp croquettes, American steak (steak tartare), Rabbit
with prunes, Ballekes (Marolles meatballs), Mussels & chips, Tartine
plattekaas (cream-cheese open sandwich) with a glass of Kriek (cherry-
avoured beer), Stoemp (mashed potatoes with other vegetables added),
with a Speculoos (spicy biscuit) or a Wafe for dessert.
Gourmet stops
Beers
CANTILLON LIVING MUSEUM OF
GUEUZE
The Cantillon Brewery remains the only working
brewery open to the public in Brussels. Beer is
brewed here exactly as it was in the nineteenth
century, using genuine period tools, machinery
and production methods. Visitors can wander
past huge copper brewing vessels and tanks,
hundred-year-old barrels and stacks of bottles
up to the ceiling during their visit.
BRASSERIE CANTILLON
Rue Gheude, 56
1070 Brussels (Anderlecht)
+32 (0)2 521 49 28
info@cantillon.be
www.cantillon.be

OPEN: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
PRICES: 6 per person, including a beer-
tasting at the end of the visit.
LANGUAGES: Documentation in French,
Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Italian and
Japanese. Guided tours by prior reservation
only.
SCHAERBEEK BEER MUSEUM
Located in one of the prettiest streets of
Brussels, this small museum located is housed
in a former school craft workshop. Visitors
can see displays showing all the steps of the
brewing process. There is also a display of
more than 1,500 Belgian beer bottles, most of
which are accompanied by their specic glass,
as well as beer-making machinery, enamelled
plaques, beer mats, etc.
MUSE SCHAERBEEKOIS DE LA BIRE
Avenue Louis Bertrand, 33
1030 Brussels (Schaerbeek)
+32 (0)2 241 56 27 or +32 (0)2 216 67 43
muschaerbiere@yahoo.fr
http://users.skynet.be/museedelabiere
OPEN: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm to
6pm. Guided visits for groups available on
request.
PRICES: 3 per person, including a glass of
Schaerbeekoise beer
LANGUAGES: Guided tours in French, Dutch
and English (on request).
Chocolates
PLANTE CHOCOLAT
Located a short walk from the GrandPlace
and the Manneken-Pis, Plante Chocolat
welcomes visitors to its artisan chocolate-
making studio. It is a veritable temple to
chocolate. At its heart is a demonstration
space that can hold up to 200 participants.
The chocolate-making studio and the museum
recount the extraordinary and fabulous
history of cocoa. During the demonstration,
participants learn about the various steps
in the production of pralines, in a humorous
manner, leading up to the long-awaited tasting
of home-made chocolates and hot chocolate,
all in 45 minutes.
PLANTE CHOCOLAT
Rue du Lombard, 24
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 511 07 55
planetechocolat@skynet.be
www.planetechocolat.be
OPEN: Monday to Saturday, 10.30am to
6.30pm. Sunday, 11am to 6.30pm.
Demonstrations for individuals every Saturday
and Sunday at 4pm.
PRICES: Demonstration 7 per person.
LANGUAGES: French, Dutch, English,
German, Spanish, Russian, Polish.
Demonstrations can be arranged for groups
of between 25 to 165 people by appointment!
COCOA & CHOCOLATE MUSEUM
Visitors can learn all about the world of cocoa
and chocolate here! How cocoa trees are grown,
the various stages of chocolate-making process,
its origins, its arrival in Europe. Then, as they
say to combine the useful with the enjoyable
visitors can watch a demonstration by a master
chocolatier, who will show you the techniques
used to make artisanal Belgian pralines.
MUSE DU CACAO ET DU CHOCOLAT
Rue de la Tte dOr, 9-11
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 514 20 48
info@mucc.be
www.mucc.be
OPEN: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm.
Closed on Mondays. Open every day in July and
August. Closed 4 to 15 January 2011 inclusive.
PRICES: Adults 5.50. Concessions 4.50.
Free entry for children under 12 accompanied
by an adult.
LANGUAGES: French, Dutch, English,
German, Italian, Spanish.
HOUSE OF THE BELGIAN MASTER
CHOCOLATIERS
Would you like to taste, discover (or re-discover)
chocolates made by true Belgian artisan
chocolatiers in a magical historic setting? The
Master Belgian Chocolatiers House is a shop-
window for ten artisans with a passion for excellence
who follow the best traditions of chocolate-making.
They come from all three regions of the country and
have all agreed to share their personal experiences
in this unique project to share their love and passion
for their art with visitors.
Whether it be to taste or purchase their creations, or
to sip a cup of creamy hot chocolate, or to take part
in a discovery demonstration or to simply indulge
your senses, dont hesitate to open the door and
enter the marvellous world of Belgian chocolate.
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LA MAISON DES MATRES CHOCOLATIERS
BELGES
Grand Place, 4
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 888 66 20
info@mmcb.be
www.mmcb.be
OPEN: Every day from 10am to 10pm.
Chocolate discovery workshops for individuals
every Saturday and Sunday in English.
PRICES: Visit is free-of-charge. Prices for
events available on request.
ZAABR CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Located near the Avenue Louise, the Zaabr
chocolate factory covers 600m and is open
to the public. As soon as you enter the unusual
factory shop the smell of melted chocolate
tempts you to set off on a journey through a
world of chocolaty and spicy avours. You can
watch impressive chocolate-making machines
in action, to get an inside view of this passion-
lled profession. Zaabr is happy to arrange
events for groups of children or adults, for
example a chocolate class, a birthday
party or a tourist visit. An unusual gourmet
experience!
ZAABR
Chausse de Charleroi, 125
1060 Brussels (Saint-Gilles)
+32 (0)2 533 95 80
info@zaabar.be
www.zaabar.be

OPEN: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
PRICES: Visits are free-of-charge. Prices for
events are available on request.
LANGUAGES : English, French, Dutch,
German, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian,
Japanese, Greek, Hebrew and Russian.
LAURENT GERBAUD CHOCOLATIER
Shop and Studio
Just opposite the Palais des Beaux-Arts, come
and discover the creations of the chocolatier
Laurent Gerbaud. For the last 9 years, he
has been blending chocolate, fruits and
spices into new avour combinations without
adding butter, sugar, alcohol, preservatives or
avourings. He selects the ingredients used for
each of his creations from the best of their kind
in the world, and all of his creations are hand-
made to preserve all their charms.
LAURENT GERBAUD
Rue Ravenstein, 2D
1000 Brussels
+ 32 (0)2 511 16 02
www.chocolatsgerbaud.be
SHOP OPENING HOURS: From Monday to
Sunday from 10.30am to 7.30pm.
GALLER CHOCOLATE SHOP
The Galler shop is located in a corner of the
magnicent GrandPlace, next to the Roy
dEspagne. Its multi-lingual staff have only
one objective: to share with visitors the joy that
results from tasting top-quality, perfectly-
balanced, artisan-made chocolate, made from
a selection of the nest ingredients.
BOUTIQUE GALLER GRANDPLACE
Rue au Beurre, 44
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 502 02 66
www.galler.com
Other gastronomic treats
DELACRE BISCUIT SHOP
A short walk from the GrandPlace and the
Place du Grand Sablon is the Delacre biscuit
shop, whose warm, home-made atmosphere
attracts many lovers of ne biscuits. As you
enter this former townhouse on the Place de
la Vieille Halle aux Bls, your taste buds will
be awoken by the delicious smell of biscuits
being baked before your very eyes. You can
make up your own assortment as you wish.
And why not let yourself be tempted by some
of the gourmet creations made exclusively in
the shop?

BOUTIQUE DELACRE
Place de la Vieille Halle aux Bls, 27
1000 Brussels
+ 32 (0)2 514 91 95
www.delacre.be
OPEN : From Tuesday to Sunday from 11am
to 6.30pm. Closed on Mondays.
Some typical
estaminets
(taverns)
The many different sorts of cafs in Brussels
include traditional Brussels cafs, Art Nouveau
cafs, cafs frequented by the Surrealists,
cafs where shows are performed, trendy
cafs and cafs named after birds, and they
all have their own characteristics. All over the
city, both young and old alike gather in these
traditional places where life is sweet.
Around the GrandPlace
LA MORT SUBITE
A venerable Brussels institution, an unmissable
stop opposite the Royal Galleries.
Rue de la Montagne-aux-Herbes
Potagres, 7
+32 (0)2 513 13 18
www.alamortsubite.com
ESTAMINET DU MUSE DU THTRE
ROYAL DE TOONE
Enter the magical world of traditional
Brussels nineteenth- and twentieth-century
marionnettes, including characters such as
Woltje, Smouske and Jef Pataat.
Petite rue des Bouchers, 21
Impasse Schuddeveld, 6
+32 (0)2 511 71 37
www.toone.be
In the shadow of the
former Stock Exchange
CIRIO
All the charm of the Brussels Belle-poque.
Rue de la Bourse, 18
+32 (0)2 512 13 95
LA BCASSE
Traditional lambic, gueuze and kriek beers
served from jugs in an austere wood-
pannelled setting.
Rue de Tabora, 11
+32 (0)2 511 00 06
www.alabecasse.com
LE FALSTAFF
An Art Nouveau temple which delights the
eyes as well as the taste-buds.
Rue H. Maus, 17-21
+32 (0)2 511 87 89
www.lefalstaff.be
A LIMAIGE NOSTRE-DAME
Hidden away at the end of a blind alley,
intimate and irresistible, real-life ashback!
Impasse des Cadeaux, 3
Access from Rue March-aux-Herbes, 8
+32 (0)2 219 42 49
AU BON VIEUX TEMPS
Its a lovely feeling to sit here and sample one
of our local spontaneously-fermented beers, to
warm up in this wood-pannelled caf where
everything tells of the Brussels of yesteryear.
Impasse Saint-Nicolas, 4
Access via Rue March-aux-Herbes, 12
+32 (0)2 217 26 26
DELIRIUM CAFE
If youre a fan of record-breakers then this bar
will suit you for it has the biggest selection
of beers in Brussels, usually as many as the
year, so 2,011 in 2011. Dont be tempted to
over-indulge!
Impasse de la Fidlit, 4A
Access via la Rue des Bouchers
+32 (0)2 514 44 34
www.deliriumcafe.be
Other must-
see places
COSPAIA
Located in a recently-refurbished building, this
beautiful restaurant offers food that is both
inventive and respectful of traditions, perfectly
in tune with contemporary themes! The wide
bar will delight the thirsty, and customers who
want to sit around doing nothing will love the
terrace! The menu contains a mix of classic
dishes from Belgium and around the world.
Rue Capitaine Crespel, 1
1050 Brussels (Ixelles)
+32 (0)2 513 03 03
www.cospaia.be
ROUGE TOMATE
In this restaurant, installed in a traditional
middle-class townhouse on Avenue Louise,
everything is light, from the pared-down decor
to the light and healthy dishes on the menu!
No sooner has the warmer weather arrived
than the superb garden echoes to the clatter
of cutlery and laughter in the shade of the
hundred-year-old trees. Be good...be light!
Avenue Louise, 190
+32 (0)2 646 63 10
www.rougetomate.com
LE MESS
A mixture of high and low tables in a place
whose menu offers beautiful contemporary-
style dishes from around the world as well as
Belgian and French classics. The best tables
are probably those in the conservatory, under
the grapes hanging from its vine, with views
of the nearby former barracks, now converted
for business use. Le Mess is a symbol of its
time and the newly-found polysapide facet
of Brussels!
Boulevard Louis Schmidt, 1
+32 (0)2 734 03 36
www.lemess.be
CHEZ LON
They have been serving the Belgian national
dish of mussels and chips at Chez Lon since
1893, a stones throw from the GrandPlace. If
you dont feel like the national dish, there are
plenty of other traditional delights on the menu.
Why not wash your meal down with a glass
or two of the restaurants own house beer on
draught, a generous, blond, Pils-style brew?
Rue des Bouchers,18
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 511 14 15
www.chezleon.be
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Provides details of almost 200
restaurants, catalogued by district,
opening hours or specialties. Clear,
self-explanatory and including a multi-
lingual glossary of the unmissable
Belgian specialities.
Available free of charge from the
BI-TC Tourist Information Centre.
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
If youre an Art Nouveau fan and want to nd out about the history of the
Capital of Art Nouveau before you visit Brussels, go to
www.bruxellesartnouveau.be.
And dont forget to pick up a copy of the Brussels Art Nouveau walks map
so that youll know all the best places in which to feast your eyes!
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Horta Museum
This completely Art Nouveau building
combined the family home and workshops of
the most famous of Belgian architects, Victor
Horta, and was designed in response to his
desire to closely associate his professional
and private lives. It has retained most of its
original interior decoration, including mosaics,
stained-glass windows, furniture and wall
paintings, which together create a harmonious
setting of extraordinarily detailed good taste.
An absolute must-see!
MUSEE HORTA
Rue Amricaine, 25
+32 (0)2 543 04 90
info@hortamuseum.be
www.hortamuseum.be
OPEN: every day from 2pm to 5.30pm,
except Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Groups can visit in the mornings by prior
appointment, with visits (1 hour) starting
between 9am and 12am. No more than three
groups of 15 people allowed in the museum
at the same time. Booking at least a week
in advance is recommended. Guided tours
in English, French, Dutch, German, Italian or
Swedish are available if booked in advance.
PRICES: Adults 7. Concessions 3.50.
Musical Instruments
Museum (mim)
The former Old England department store
was designed by the architect Saintenoy and
represented a technical tour de force when
it was completed in 1899. The buildings
cast-iron and steel frame left plenty of place
for huge glass windows, allowing daylight
to illuminate the displays of ne clothes.
The mim which now occupies the building
has one of the largest collections of musical
instruments in the world. Visitors wear infra-
red headphones which allow them to hear
almost 200 musical excerpts, ranging from
Ancient Greece to electrically-amplied
twentieth-century sounds.
The mim restaurants metal-and-
glass roof terrace allows you to
enjoy panoramic views of Brussels while
enjoying music and cakes.
MUSEE DES INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE
(mim)
Montagne de la Cour, 2
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 545 01 30
info@mim.fgov.be
www.mim.fgov.be

OPEN: Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Closed
Mondays and 1 January, 1 May, 1 & 11
November and 25 December.
PRICES: Adults 5. Concessions 4. Free for
children under 6. Guided tours available on
request by phone to +32 (0)2 545 01 33.
Autrique House
This building heralded the Art Nouveau style
of Victor Horta, and holds many surprises in
store. Franois Schuiten and Benot Peeters,
well-known gures from the world of strip
cartoons, designed the installations inside,
which have made the building a sort of house
of houses, which pays tribute to Brussels
domestic architecture and at the same time
acts as a gateway to the imaginary universe.
Meticulously restored, with displays from
the attic to the cellar, the Autrique House
highlights the historical and aesthetic interest
of the citys houses and reveals their seductive
and mysterious facets.
MAISON AUTRIQUE
Chausse de Haecht, 266
+32 (0)2 215 66 00
info@autrique.be
www.autrique.be
OPEN: Wednesday to Sunday, 12am to 6pm
(last admission 5.30pm). Closed on Mondays,
Tuesdays and public holidays.
PRICES: Adults 6. Concessions 3 to
4.50. Free for children under 6. Groups
(maximum 15 people) must book a guided
tour in English, French or Dutch (other
languages available on request) at least two
weeks in advance by phoning +32 (0)2 215
66 00. Price for groups is 60 per group,
plus 4.50 per person.
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CONTRETYPE PHOTOGRAPHIC
ART GALLERY
This building allows you to experience an Art
Nouveau atmosphere, with its uncluttered
spaces, skillfully-blended colours and
comfortable lifestyle. This superb town
house was designed and built by Jules
Brunfaut in 1903- 1904, and today houses
the Contretype photographic art gallery.
The buildings original features include
several types of marble, mosaics, stained-
glass windows and carved woodwork of an
exceptional quality a magical place!
HTEL HANNON
Avenue de la Jonction, 1
+32 (0)2 538 42 20
contretype@skynet.be
www.contretype.org
OPEN: Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 6pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 1pm to 6pm. Closed on
public holidays.
PRICES: Adults 2.50. Groups by
prior appointment only please phone
+32 (0)2 538 42 20. For guided tours in
English, French, Dutch or German, please
phone ARAU on +32 (0)2 219 33 45.
Cauchie House
Paul Cauchies house, built in 1905, is
considered to be one of the most remarkable
Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels. Cauchies
sgrafti studio was also in the building and he
applied many sgrafti panels to the internal
and external walls, which demonstrate his
mastery of the technique, and the beauty of
his designs.
MAISON CAUCHIE
Rue des Francs, 5
+32 (0)2 733 86 84
+ 32 (0)495 71 83 23
info@cauchie.be
www.cauchie.be
OPEN: First weekend of each month. Visitors
are welcomed by guides who show them
around the house and displays: 10am to 1pm
and 2pm to 5.30pm. Also open on Tuesdays
from 6pm to 9pm from May to August.
PRICES: Adults 5 (includes guided tour). Free
for children under 12. Guided tours for groups
(minimum 15 people) available every day by
prior appointment only: 75 per group plus 45
for guide on weekdays or 50 at weekends.
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Cinquantenaire Museum :
the Art Nouveau Collection

While we await the opening of the six new
exhibition halls dedicated to Belgian Art
Nouveau and Art Deco at the Cinquantenaire
Museum in June 2012, some of the museums
collection of Art Nouveau and Art Deco objects
can be seen in the display cabinets designed
by Victor Horta for the famous Wolfers
silversmiths store. Among the selected
exhibits are chryselephantine sculptures,
glassware, ceramics and table silverware
which give a glimpse of the main stylistic
trends that were taken up by Hortas disciples
between 1890 and 1940.
MUSEES ROYAUX DART ET DHISTOIRE
Parc du Cinquantenaire, 10
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 741 72 11
info@kmkg-mrah.be
www.kmkg-mrah.be

Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 5pm.
Guided tours available on request by phoning
+32 (0)2 741 72 15. Closed 1 January,
1 May, 1 & 11 November and 25 December.
PRICES: Adults 5. Concessions from 1.50
to 4. Free for children under 12 accompa-
nied by an adult.
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A 4 IN 1 MAP OF WALKS TO SEE
AND UNDERSTAND ART NOUVEAU
This pocket-sized map contains:
5 walking tours (City Centre and
surroundings, the district around the
Avenue Louise and the Ixelles ponds,
the Squares and Cinquantenaire
district, Saint-Gilles and Forest and
the Avenue Louis Bertrand and its
surroundings);
information on the decorative
techniques used by Art Nouveau
artisans and designers;
biographical details of some famous
Art Nouveau architects;
a list of the unmissable public
Art Nouveau places in Brussels.
Information to help you better understand Art Nouveau and the city that gave birth to it.
Available in English, French, Dutch or German at 3, from the main Art Nouveau
buildings and the Tourist Information Centre in the Town Hall, GrandPlace and
from the BIP.

www.bruxellesartnouveau.be
EVENTS IN 2011
2011 is the 150
th
anniversary of the
birth of Victor Horta. Brussels will
celebrate its most famous architect in a
series of exhibitions and events.
For more information, please visit
Fans of Art Nouveau and Art Deco will
be making a bee-line for Brussels
during the weekends in October 2011!
They will be coming for the Art Nouveau
Biennial Event, during which many
interiors that are not usually open to the
public can be visited, along with other
buildings that are open all year round.
A tempting occasion not to be missed!
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Belgian Comic Strip
Centre
This building brings together two great
Brussels specialities: Art Nouveau architecture
and strip cartoons. Designed and built by the
architect Victor Horta in 1906 as a wholesale
drapers shop, the building re-opened as
the Belgian Centre for Strip-Cartoon Art in
1989. In its 4,000m, visitors can follow
the development of strip cartoons from their
Belgian origins to the present, through displays
and a documentation centre. Its a sort of
museum of the imaginary world, a treasury
of original drawings and has the largest strip-
cartoon library in the world. These are just
some of the many attractions of this temple
which also hosts temporary exhibitions and
prestigious events.
CENTRE BELGE DE LA BANDE DESSINEE
Rue des Sables, 20
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 219 19 80
visit@cbbd.be
www.cbbd.be

Closed on Mondays and on 1 January and
25 December.
PRICES: Adults 8. Concessions from 3 to 6.
GROUPS: 90-minute guided tours in English,
French, Dutch or German available on request
two weeks in advance: 50. 2.5-hour guided
tours along the Strip-Cartoon Trail available
on request: 75.
The MooF
MooF is the Museum Of Original Figurines.
Come and meet your favourite strip-cartoon
heroes in a magnicent setting displaying
more than 650 gurines and other unusual
objects, chosen from more than 3,500 items
in one of the worlds largest strip-cartoon
collections!
MOOF
Boulevard Auguste Reyers, 32
+32 (0)2 726 50 21
info@moof-museum.be
www.moof-museum.be
OPEN : Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30am
to 5.30pm. Sunday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
PRICES : Full-price: 6.50. Concessions:
from 2 to 5.
NOTE:
NEW ADDRESS FROM 15 APRIL 2011
Galerie Horta
Rue March aux Herbes, 116
1000 Brussels
OPEN : every day from 10.30am to 5.30pm.
What city other than Brussels could bring together on its walls, gables and
statues so many famous characters from strip cartoons? The world capital of
strip cartoons invites you to take a walk along its Strip-Cartoon Trail which winds
through several of its districts. Choosing strip cartoons as the theme for your visit
to Brussels will enable you to discover neighbourhoods, atmospheres, shops and
various places of interest. You will see Brussels in a different light. Have a look
at www.brusselsinternational.be and My Guide and Map from the BI-TC Tourist
Information Centre at the GrandPlace or from the BIP, Place Royale.
Strip cartoons
in Brussels
DONT MISS :
The Marc Sleen museum, just opposite the CBBD, dedicated to the creator of the
famous Nron and many other characters! www.marc-sleen.be
La Maison de la BD, which introduces visitors of all ages to the world of the Spirou
strip-cartoon magazine with original drawings and storyboards in a pleasant permanent
exhibition space, which includes a childrens corner and a really excellent shop selling
books and gifts. www.jije.org
Le bar dessin, come and visit the world of Belgian strip cartoons while enjoying a
delicious cocktail at Radisson BLU Royal Hotel, Rue Foss-aux-Loups, 47.
For more information on Strip Cartoons
in Brussels: exhibitions, events,
specialised bookshops, etc. and for
the complete programme of the Strip
Cartoon Festival in September,
please visit
www.fetedelabd.be
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Bicycle
Bicycles hold all the trump cards: they
are fun to ride, they dont pollute the
environment, they take up much less
space than a car, cycling is an excellent
form of exercise and they offer an
unusual viewpoint from which to discover
Brussels. From narrow streets to parks,
and from parks to monuments, then from
monuments to squares, enjoy doing full
turns and half-turns with the morning dew
on your face!
Bicycle hire
PRO VELO
Information and reservation :
+32 (0)2 502 73 55
info@provelo.org
www.provelo.org
LA MAISON DES CYCLISTES
Rue de Londres, 15
From April to the end of October, from
Monday to Friday between 10am and 1.30pm
and 2pm and 6pm. At weekends between
10am and noon and 12.30pm to 6pm.
From November to the end of March, from
Monday to Friday between 10am and 1.30pm
and 2pm to 5pm.
LE BOIS DE LA CAMBRE
At the Carrefour des Attelages
1000 Brussels
From April to mid-September, Sundays and
some public holidays, noon to 6pm.
LE PARC DE WOLUWE
At the junction of Avenue du Parc de
Woluwe and Avenue des Franciscains
1150 Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Pierre)
From April to mid-September, Sundays and
some public holidays from noon to 6pm.
POINTS VLO
The Bike Points rent out light folding bikes
that are easy to steer. They also carry out
minor bike repairs and offer secure bike
parking facilities. The folding bikes can easily
be carried into trains, the metro, trams and
buses where they travel free of charge.
Open: Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.
www.recyclo.org
NoORD (at Brussels-North railway station)
Place du Nord, 1
1035 Brussels
+32 (0)2 203 85 55
CENTRaAL
(at Brussels-Central railway station)
Carrefour de lEurope, 2
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 513 04 09
LUXEMBoURG
(at Brussels-Luxembourg railway station)
Rue de Trves, 1
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 224 77 22
Villo!
Some 2,500 bikes are available to the public
from 180 Villo points throughout the city, none
more than 450m from another one. The bikes
are comfortable and have seven gears, and
can be taken from, and returned to, any Villo
point. The rst half-hour is free!
www.villo.be
Guided bicycle tours
Throughout the year, Pro Vlo offers a range
of themed bike tours which help participants
discover various aspects of Brussels. The
tours are not races: speeds are moderate
and are adapted to each group. The themes
on offer are aimed at general public tastes:
from Art Nouveau to Soignes Forest, taking in
Freemasonry, Secret Brussels, Green and blue
networks and Breweries. For individuals, the
season starts in April and ends in October. For
groups, the tours are available throughout the
year. You must give it a go!
PRO VELO
15, rue de Londres
+32 (0)2 502 73 55
velotourisme@provelo.org
www.provelo.org to check out the
programme of tours.
Other green
means of
transport in
Brussels
Segways
Segways are electric two-wheeled vehicles
which are ridden standing up and leaning
in the direction you wish to travel. In other
words, by simply leaning back or forwards
you can make the Segway go backwards or
forwards. If you stand up straight, the vehicle
will stop! Between May and September, the
Belgium Segway Tour offers an unusual
two-hour tour of the tourist sights, departing
from the GrandPlace aboard these futuristic,
environmentally-friendly vehicles.
BELGIUM SEGWAY TOUR
+32 (0)470 52 64 56
info@belgium-segwaytour.be
www.belgium-segwaytour.be
Green Brussels!
To enjoy your green journeys around Brussels, make sure you pick up
one of these indispensable tools: either a copy of the Green Walks map
(available free of charge from the Tourist Information Centres) or a copy of
the Cyclists Map of Brussels available for just 1 from the Maison des
Cyclistes, and full of suggested cycle routes.
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MONT DES ARTS
A small but delightful garden built on the roof
of an underground conference centre, with
panoramic views of the GrandPlace and the
historic city centre.
JARDIN DU FLEURISTE
Formerly King Leopold IIs favourite part of
the grounds of the Royal chteau, it has now
been re-designed to offer a series of different
ambiances, including a maze, a viewing
platform and the Ondine undulating bench
designed by Bihain & Callewaert
PARC ROYAL
Landscaped in the eighteenth century, this
park opposite the Royal Palace is surprisingly
peaceful, except when it is lled with crowds
celebrating Belgian National Day on 21 July.
Events
Royal greenhouses
From the end of April to early May 2011
The greenhouses at the Royal Chteau of
Laeken are sublime winter gardens of iron
and glass, and house a valuable collection of
rare scents and tropical trees, brought here
from the four corners of the world. A Brussels
must-see.
www.monarchie.be
Brussels Rollers
Every Friday from June to September
(weather permitting).
Put on your in-line skates, Brussels is yours
for the evening! Meet up with the other
skaters from 7pm onwards at Place Poelaert,
for departure at 8pm along a circuit lasting
around 3 hours. Its free of charge and the
circuit changes every week. Dont forget your
kit: skates, crash-helmet, knee-guards, elbow-
guards, and reector stripes. If you dont have
all of this, you can rent it at the start. The
ambiance is fun but safety-conscious.
www.belgiumrollers.com
Slow Food
September 2011
The Slow Food Meetings aim to help you
discover Brussels eco-gastronomy and to
enjoy tasting it! Chefs, artisans, producers and
processors, both professionals and amateurs,
will create good, clean and honest meals in
four hours, during which they will share with
you their passion and knowledge.
www.gouterbruxelles.be
Bruxelles Champtre
18 September 2011
On Car-free Sunday, the Place des Palais will
be given over to Bruxelles Champtre a
celebration including farm animals, a traditional
ale-house, a music kiosque, a marching band,
a sustainable food market and a farmers
market, a huge picnic on a 2,000m
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lawn,
an information point on the positive economy,
the environment and sustainable transport, a
playground and events for children, etc.

www.bruxelles-champetre.be
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OPEN: From May to September, Tours depart
Wednesday to Sunday at 11am, 2pm and
4pm. Tours last 2 hours and are preceded by
a 15-minute training session. Not suitable for
children under 16.
PRICES: 38 per person per tour.
Reservations can be made online or via the
Tourist Information Centres.
Brussels skateboarders
All you need to know to enjoy skateboarding
in Brussels are the good spots, and there are
lots of them! The centre of the skateboarders
universe is the specially-built Ursulines Skate
Park, with its big curves, banks and bowls
where you can perform your latest tricks!
www.brusk.be
Nice, safe routes
for cyclists and
other green
travellers

THE GREEN PROMENADE - THE CITYS
GREEN BELT
In the heart of the capital of Europe, the Green
Promenade is a magnicent route over 63km
long which allows pedestrians and cyclists to
travel right around the Brussels-Capital region
via many parks and nature reserves. This
routes main attraction is the extraordinary
variety of landscapes. From some viewpoints,
walkers and cyclists can enjoy great panoramic
views of the countryside, while other parts of
the route cross carefully-maintained parks,
copses and marshes. The routes main
objective is to help travellers discover urban
nature, but it also plays a role in improving the
cityscape by preserving its natural features,
and by encouraging the diversity of its ora and
fauna. Come and enjoy a unique experience in
one of the worlds greenest capitals!
THE BOIS DE LA CAMBRE is partially
closed to vehicle trafc at weekends and has
many great places to walk or cycle.

THE FORT DE SOIGNES is a paradise
of giant beech trees and clearings, the citys
green lung where cyclists must stick to the
cycle paths.

THE FORMER BRUSSELS - TERVUEREN
RAILWAY LINE can be accessed from the
Woluwe park. Its track has been removed and
it now offers miles of safe trails for cyclists,
pedestrians and nature-lovers. Its best feature
is that it is so at that everyone can keep up!

FOUR SENTIERS DE GRANDE
RANDONNE long-distance footpaths
pass through Brussels: the one from Paris to
Amsterdam goes through the GrandPlace,
while the BRU footpath weaves its way
through the citys narrow streets past secret
places and mysterious parks. The great
advantage of Brussels is that all the must-see
sights are so close to each other!
Green open
spaces in
Brussels
Did you know that half the surface area of
the Brussels-Capital Region is green open
space? It includes parks, woods, the Fort
de Soignes, private gardens, cemeteries
and sports grounds. Here are our favourite
green corners of the capital:
DOMAINE DU ROUGE CLOTRE
This former Augustinian priory on the edge
of the Fort de Soignes now houses an art
gallery, a story-telling centre, artists studios, a
sports ground, a restaurant and a caf.
SQUARE DU PETIT SABLON
One of the architectural gems of the city
centre, containing a Neo-Renaissance style
garden surrounded by statues by some of the
greatest nineteenth-century Belgian sculptors.
PARC D'EGMONT
A precious green space with three discreet
entrances, from Boulevard de Waterloo, Rue
du Grand Cerf ou Rue aux Laines. In the park
are a restaurant, a magnicent well, a statue
of Peter Pan and the Marguerite Yourcenar
passage.
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Every year, Brussels celebrates
European Mobility Week
(16 to 22 September) with a wide range
of activities including Car-free Sunday
when you can cycle around the city
without worrying about
motorised trafc!
DO YOU FANCY A SHORT
PAUSE AMID GREENERY ON
DESIGNER FURNITURE?
Park Design is a competition to
design urban furniture. The winners
are given the means to make a
prototype of their design and to
have it installed in one of central
Brussels green spaces for at least
three years.
Today, several locations have
designer furniture: in front of
the Cathedral of St Michael &
St Gudula, in the Square de la
Putterie, in the Jardin de l'Albertine
and in the Jardin du Fleuriste near
the Atomium...
Organic restaurants,
fairtrade shopping,
sustainable hotels,
green events dis-
cover another side of
Brussels at www.brusselsgreen.com
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Bruxelles
La Bande Dessine
Bruxelles
When the weather is ne, from the rst Sunday in April to the rst Sunday
in October, you can discover the city and its history aboard an old, early-
twentieth-century tram. You can either take the tram along the citys most
beautiful green avenue, or you can go on a 35km circuit with a guide who
will regale you with anecdotes about Brussels.
www.trammuseumbrussels.be
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A concert at BOZAR
Every season, BOZAR MUSIC presents a
high-quality programme of concerts for a
sensation-seeking audience, as the saying
goes All human feelings have been set to
music. Classical music is therefore a matter for
sensitive people, not specialists. BOZAR was
founded by the music-lover Henry Le Boeuf
and has a concert hall with such exceptional
acoustics that it ranks among the top ve in
the world. Since its gala inauguration on 19
October 1929, it has witnessed performances
by the most famous musicians of the twentieth
century, including Mengelberg, Horowitz,
Rachmaninov, Walter, Menuhin, Stokowski,
Prokoev, Stravinsky... and its not over yet!
BOZAR MUSIC - PALAIS DES BEAUX-ARTS
DE BRUXELLES (BOZAR)
Rue Ravenstein, 23
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 507 82 00
infomusic@bozar.be
www.bozar.be
BOZARSUNDAYS
The event for families who like all sorts of art.
PROGRAMME:
10am - Breakfast 10.30am Registration
for activities 11am - Concert - Film
Guided tour of exhibition Workshops
(1h15min)
PRICES: Adults 11. Concessions from
3.50 to 4. Breakfast included (in Foyer
bar).
Brussels on Stage
Visitors are plunged into an imaginary world
where everything has been designed to appeal
to your emotions, your desire to see, hear
and understand. BRUSSELS ON STAGE is an
exhibition-show. It is located in a spectacular
cellar under the Galerie de la Reine where you
can learn about the mythical side of Brussels
before experiencing the real city.
BRUXELLES EN SCENE
Galerie de la Reine, 17
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 512 57 45
info.enscene@skynet.be
www.bruxelles-enscene.be

OPEN: Every day from 10am to 5pm.
PRICES: Adults 6. Concessions 5. Free for
children under 6.
Tour & Taxis
Although not yet a popular tourist destination,
this former freight railway stations architecture
and industrial heritage are exceptional. The
Royal Warehouse is open to the public, who
can walk along its indoor street and admire
its architecture. It has been converted to house
ofces, shops, the kitchens of Yves Mattagne
(the Michelin-starred chef) and various
restaurants and snack bars. Guided tours can be
arranged with La Fonderie which specialises
in visits to the citys industrial heritage sites.
You can also download a walk into your i-Pod or
your i-Phone or any Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone, which will explain the history of Tour &
Taxis as well as the plans for its future.
TOUR ET TAXIS
Avenue du Port, 86c
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 420 60 69
www.tour-taxis.com
www.lafonderie.be

Bibliotheca Wittockiana
MUSEUM OF BOOKBINDING &
BOOK ART
Its collection includes the magnicent
collection of bound books created by its
founder Michel Wittock. The collection may be
viewed by the public by appointment only. It
traces the history of bookbinding styles from
the Renaissance to the present day. Every
year, the museum also hosts four temporary
exhibitions on themes linked to bookbinding
and book art, that will be of interest to lovers of
both ancient and modern books.
BIBLIOTHECA WITTOCKIANA
Rue du Bemel, 23
1150 Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Pierre)
+32 (0)2 770 53 33
info@wittockiana.org
www.wittockiana.org
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OPEN: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
PRICES: Adults 4. Concessions 2.50
Guided tours in French, Dutch, English and
German by appointment only.
Weekends &
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Far-East Museums
Exoticism in Brussels! Three magnicent Far-
Eastern buildings stand in the grounds of the
royal chteau at Laeken: the Japanese tower,
the Chinese pavilion and the Museum of
Japanese Art. They combine to offer a journey
into Far-Eastern architecture and are an ideal
place to wander round at the weekend as they
are surrounded by green parkland where time
seems to stand still.
MUSES DEXTRME-ORIENT
Avenue Van Praet, 44
1020 Brussels (Laeken)
+32 (0)2 268 16 08
info@kmkg-mrah.be
www.kmkg-mrah.be

Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from
10am to 5pm. Closed on Mondays and on 1
January, 1 & 11 November and 25 December.
PRICES: Adults 4. Concessions 3. Free on
the rst Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Folon Foundation
The Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon has
donated over ve hundred of his works of art
to his foundation, located in the former farm at
the Chteau de la Hulpe, only 20 minutes from
Brussels. This charming traditional building
is situated at the heart of the magnicent
Solvay Park, and brings together works from
the artists career, spanning over forty years.
The works include watercolours, engravings,
posters and sculptures and are presented in
a lively and unusual series of displays, which
create a real dialogue between the works
and their poetic exhibition space. The visit is
accompanied by music, lm-clips and optical
effects.
FONDATION FOLON
Ferme du Chteau de La Hulpe
Drve de la Rame 6 A
1310 La Hulpe
+32 0(2) 653 34 56
fondation.folon@skynet.be
www.fondationfolon.be
OPEN: From Tuesday to Friday from 9am to
5pm. Saturday and Sunday from 10am to
6pm. Closed on 24, 25 & 31 December and
1 January.
to 6.50. Free entry for children under 6
accompanied by an adult.
Markets

Markets have been held in Brussels for
centuries, and even today they are places
where you can hear the citys heart
beating. Each market has its own special
features, ambiance, smell, customers and
stallholders. To simplify things for you, we
list the most interesting markets below, by
district.
City of Brussels
FLOWER MARKET ON THE
GRANDPLACE
The GrandPlace provides a spectacular
background for the modest ower market held
there today, which is deeply attached to the
place. It continues to delight the eye with the
colours and freshness of its roses, tulips, and
geraniums.
March aux eurs GrandPlace
Every day, except Mondays and Thursdays
from March to the end of October from 8am
to 6pm.
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SABLON ANTIQUES MARKET
Every Saturday and Sunday, a luxury antique
market is held in the shadow of one of the
most beautiful Gothic churches in Brussels.
The Place du Grand-Sablon is invaded by
all sorts of collectors looking for Rococo
chairs, silverware or porcelain. The market
is surrounded by chic boutiques, cafs and
restaurants, including famous choclatiers,
gastronomic eateries and luxurious home-
furnishings stores.
Place du Grand Sablon
1000 Brussels
Every Saturday (9am to 5pm) and Sunday
(9am to 2pm)
MAROLLES FLEA MARKET
On the Place du Jeu de Balle, at the heart
of the Marolles district, the stallholders of
the ea market pile up old telephones, sets
of coffee spoons, rusty iron bedsteads and
battered old prams. The Old Market, as
the locals call it, is one of the capitals most
picturesque. As dawn breaks, the rst lorries
unload their treasures. This is where you can
hear the real working-class heart of Brussels
beating. The surrounding streets are packed
with junk shops, antiques dealers and all sorts
of bazaars, making the district resemble Ali-
Babas cave. The market and shops stay open
until around 3pm on Sunday afternoons.
Place du Jeu de Balle
1000 Brussels
Every day from 7am to around 2pm (around
3pm on Saturdays and Sundays).
Midi Market (around
Brussels-Midi station)
The largest street market held in Brussels has
a multi-cultural and working-class ambiance.
Every Sunday from around 6am to around 1.30pm.
The Ixelles Ponds
A Zen-like calm pervades this market held
in the streets surrounding the ponds, where
herons, swans and Art Nouveau buildings
meet. To quench the thirst you will build
up walking around, head for refreshment
at the Caf Belga on Place Flagey. The caf
occupies the ground oor of the Ocean Liner,
otherwise known as the Flagey Arts Centre,
formerly the broadcasting centre for Belgian
radio and television. This image and sound
factory included a huge recording studio,
which was said to have been the best in the
world when it opened in 1934, and still ranks
among the best in the world today.
Every day except Mondays from 8am to 1pm.
European District -
Place Jourdan
A light-hearted and cosmopolitan ambiance
around stalls where you can buy anything
Every Sunday from 8am to 1pm.
Watermael-Boitsfort
Far from the hustle and bustle of the city
centre, this Sunday-morning market offers an
insight into the charm of this highly-sought-
after middle-class district. Watermael-Boitsfort
is among the greenest districts of Brussels and
is currently the favourite area of the bobos
(middle-class bohemians) and the citys estate
agents, for here, the tiniest plot of land is worth
a fortune! The market lls the area around the
Town Hall and specialises in food, organic
produce, crafts and textiles.
Every Sunday from 8am to 1.30pm.
Street jumble
sales
To nd the last missing item from a
collection, or a specic artefact from your
childhood, or decorative objects for your
home or old share certicates that can be
framed to decorate an ofce or an unusual
gift or an undiscovered object of great value,
have a rummage in the street jumble sales.
Here are some of the unmissable ones:
Anderlecht
Westland Shopping Centre
Boulevard Sylvain Dupuis
Every Sunday, either indoors or outdoors, from
April to October from 7am to 1pm.
Auderghem
Outside Hermann -Debroux metro station
Last Sunday of each month from 6am to 1pm.
Boulevard du Souverain
(opposite the Cultural Centre)
Second Sunday of each month from 7am to 1pm.
Forest
Place Saint -Denis
Every Sunday from 6am to 1pm.
Koekelberg
Place Simonis
Second Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm.
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert
Place Saint-Lambert
First Sunday of the month from 7.30am to
1.30pm.
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GOLF
If you would like to play a round of golf at the weekend,
you can nd information on all golng activities in Brussels at
www.golfbelgium.be and www.destinationgolf.be
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What should you take home from Brussels?
A Manneken-Pis key-ring, a box of pralines (lled chocolates), a few
bottles of beer (e.g. Lambic or Trappist), some Brussels lace and, if you
have an eye for a bargain, some brol (junk) from the ea market.
Shopping, fashion
& design in Brussels
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Rue Antoine Dansaert
Where designers meet
Super-trendy, buzzy and cutting-edge, this
district attracts all kinds of attention! The city
was founded here in the tenth century, and the
district is close to the very rst port facilities in
Brussels. Over the last 15 years it has become
home to the citys fashion designers, who
have helped transform the Capital of Europe
into the avant-garde city we know today. The
designers include Annemie Verbeke, Jean-
Paul Knott, Johanne Riss, Soe DHoore, Cathy
Pill at Stijl, Nicolas Woit, Azniv Afsar, Mieke
Cosyn, Mademoiselle Jean, Prototype, Idiz
Bogam, Y-Dress, Louise Assomo, Icon, Valrie
Berckmans, Own and more recently, Carine
Gilsons lingerie. Although their styles are very
different, they all share a passion for style and
for ne materials. Olivier Strelli, Rue Blanche,
Chine and Bellerose, who also have shops
here now have established solid international
reputations. New stores are opening all the
time, including the Mapp and Hunting and
Collecting concept stores, or the Hallelujah
fairtrade fashion store. And if youre looking
for accessories, hats and jewellery, then
visit designers such as Christophe Coppens,
Christa Reniers, Sophie Heymans, Les
Prcieuses and Marianne Timperman whose
items adorn the great and the good as well as
one-night beauties. As for design lovers, they
will not be disappointed when they discover the
talents of designers from the principal Belgian
and European design colleges, especially
in the Espace Bizarre, Max and Kartell
stores. The Dansaert district is also home to
the Plasticarium, the worlds only museum of
plastic objects, whose collection includes some
extremely rare pieces (visits by appointment
only: please phone +32 (0)2 344 98 21).
While in the Dansaert district, dont forget to
stop off at the St Gry Market Hall.
Saint Gry Market Hall
An exceptional example of nineteenth-
century architecture, with its huge glass
canopies over its terraces and its regularly-
changing temporary exhibitions on Brussels
architecture. Its a great place for a drink at
any time of day or night, and has become the
hub of the lively, trendy St Gry district.
HALLES SAINT GERY
Place Saint-Gery
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 502 44 24
info@hallessaintgery.be
www.hallessaintgery.be

OPEN: Exhibitions open every day from 10am
to 12pm.
PRICES: Free of charge
Saint-Jacques
Hype & Gay
Home of the Manneken-Pis, the baroque church
of Notre-Dame du Bon Secours and twelfth-
century Villers tower, the Saint-Jacques district
takes a mischievous pleasure in playing down
its well-behaved appearance! It has now become
the citys enfant terrible, as the twelfth-century
artisans have given way to the very active Lace
and Costume Museum, trendy restaurants, gay
bars, strip-cartoon boutiques, collectors, artists,
intellectuals and students. It is dotted with
boutiques devoted to the latest fashions as well
as stylish vintage, off-beat and ethnic clothing.
Decorated with several Strip Cartoon murals,
with a jolly atmosphere all year round, the district
is a perfect expression of Brussels zwanze,
rounded and friendly and very fond of good
food! The diversity of its inhabitants and regular
visitors is reected in the range of designers
here, from the very glamorous blue-eyed boy of
the moment, Xavier Delcour to the ethnic-grunge
style of Alizari, the kids fashion of The Little
Joke, the vintage second-hand clothes of R&V,
the cutting-edge designs of Maison Gillis, the
extraordinary interior designs of Emery&Cie
and the sex-life and fetish accessories on sale at
Lady Paname. All nd a place here to express
their imaginations and know-how.
The Royal Saint Hubert
Galleries
Grandeur and luxury in the city centre
A microcosm of elegance, the Royal St Hubert
Galleries (made up of the Kings, Queens and
Princes Galleries) offers a wonderful opportunity
to simply stroll along one of Europes most
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designer fashions, top-of-the-range leather
goods and luxury jewellery line each side of this
impressive space, where famous names have
always evoked luxury and the nest-quality
materials. Top-of-the-range designer products
on sale here include the selection of cutting-
edge furniture at Ligne and the top-quality
accessories at Top Mouton. Add to these the
dreamy, romantic clothes designed by Kaat Tilley,
the elegant gloves at the Ganterie Italienne, the
vintage jewellery at Ciel mes Bijoux! and some
of the most beautiful leather goods on the planet
at the legendary Delvaux and your heart will
soar!
Sablon / Marolles
SABLON
Design & traditions
Antique collectors and terrace addicts who
enjoy seeing and being seen will feel at home
here! For this has been the citys centre of
luxury and prestige since the seventeenth
century. Once home to the most famous Belgian
noble families, this divine place, whose name is
derived from the sandy plain on which it was
built, has developed into a favourite spot for
famous fashion houses, renowned art galleries,
beautiful boutiques devoted to twentieth-
century designs, the royal familys jewellers
(Leysen&HL), up-market interior-design stores
(Flamant) and the greatest Belgian chocolatiers
(Wittamer, Marcolini, Neuhaus, Godiva, etc.).
Let your eyes and taste-buds devour all that
Brussels has to offer, without depriving yourself
of the exquisite pleasure of plunging down into
the Marolles in the spectacular public lift next to
the Palace of Justice, or simply walking there
along the Rue de Rollebeek. In the Marolles you
will nd a diametrically different district to the
Sablon, but one that shares the same love of
objects, especially on Sundays! As for design,
in the Rue de la Rgence you will nd top-of-
the-range vintage clothes stores with stock
dating from the 1940s to the 1970s, with a
few 1980s pieces, at Denis Collard, LT2,
White Design2, Vincent Colet and Olivier
Biltereyst. More contemporary pieces are
stocked at Vitra on the Sablon.
THE MAROLLES
Come and experience this charming,
resolutely working-class district of Brussels!
Overlooked by the worlds largest law courts
building almost in one of the worlds
smallest countries almost the Marolles
has managed to preserve many of its historic
buildings, but many are showing the ravages
of time. Here, every detail counts, in contrast
to the modern world.
Outlet shops, junk shops, designer galleries
and interiors stores rub shoulders in this
alternative universe where you can go to
Modes for vintage clothes or to Bernard
Gavilan for a more contemporary look.
You can also enjoy the delightful disorder of
the ea market and the hidden gems in the
accessories shops, then have a rummage in
the shops selling antiques and oriental-style
furniture before picking up a few pieces of
1960s or 1970s design at Artespace, La
Galerie dArt Contemporain et de Design,
D+ or Vintageartgallery.
Avenue Louise -
Boulevard de Waterloo
Prestige and elegance
Just as Paris has its Champs Elyses, Barcelona
its Ramblas and New York its Fifth Avenue
Brussels has its Avenue Louise and Boulevard
de Waterloo! For as long as anyone can
remember, the luxury end of the fashion industry
has set up shop here, and so its not surprising
that the biggest brands, such as Gucci, Armani,
Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Herms,
Diane Von Furstenberg (born in Brussels) and
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Agns B mingle with Brussels designers whose
names evoke perfect elegance and absolute
good taste, and not just for our princesses!
Natan Couture, Olivier Strelli, Chine, Holemans,
Delvaux, Isabelle Baines, Les Prcieuses, as
well as more relaxed brands such as Bellerose
and Mer du Nord which have also opened
shops in this contemporary cocoon. Dominique
Rigo and Bulo offer designs with a good dose of
Belgitude as well as international designs in
dreamy store interiors.
Rue du Bailli - Place du
Chtelain and surroundings
Place Brugmann
Unusual and Precious
RUE DU BAILLI
In this lively are, set between the very chic Bois
de la Cambre and the Palace of Justice, a wide
range of styles mingle in this gateway, both
to the city and the countryside. The district
around the Rue du Bailli has won many fans
with its warm-hearted convivial atmosphere.
Amid lots of chic fashion and cool interiors,
Art Nouveau curves and sgrafti panels lead
towards the Place du Chtelain, the trendy
citys nerve centre. Between Sachas trendy
bags and shoes, and the designer boutiques,
why not give in to the numerous gourmet
delights on offer, including Irsis chocolates ?
PLACE DU CHATELAIN &
SURROUNDINGS
Located between the effervescent Rue du
Bailli and the off-beat Place Brugmann, the
Place du Chtelain surprises visitors with its
designer village atmosphere. Full of shops
which blend fashion clothes with objects of
pure design pleasure (W80, Puls, etc.), the
area is also home to designer outlets including
Des Habits et moi, Mais il est o le Soleil?,
Olivia Hainaut, and jeweller Sabine Herman.
PLACE BRUGMANN
The Place Brugmann is a surprising Art Deco
discovery! Set amid a Haussmannian group
of wide avenues lined with middle-class
townhouses with plant-like Art Nouveau
creations popping up here and there, it has
become a favourite place for those who
appreciate renement and enjoy surprises. In
the squares shops, every object is the result
of a long search, every piece of jewellery is the
expression of the most feminine of dreams and
every piece of fabric is an answer to a wish
for soft materials or wonderful styles (Les
Prcieuses, Graphie Sud, Claude Hontoir, AXL,
Sandrine Fasoli and Wouters & Hendrix).
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TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT FASHION
EVENTS IN BRUSSELS, VISIT
Modo Brussels
Rue de Laeken, 99
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 502 52 64
info@modobrussels.be
www.modobrussels.be
TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT DESIGN
EVENTS IN BRUSSELS, VISIT
Designed in Brussels
Rue de Laeken, 99
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 218 01 40
info@designedinbrussels.be
www.designedinbrussels.be
European capital and long-established
trading centre, Brussels offers an
innite variety of shops dedicated to
fashion, gastronomy, interior design
and entertainment. The must-see
main shopping streets are full of a
huge variety of shops. But Brussels
is also a place where you can come
across unexpected hidden gems
as you stroll around.
Designers, collectors, cosmopolitan
boutiques: the citys shops are its multi-
facetted face. Find out more at
www.shopinbrussels.be
And every Thursday evening, the shops
in the city centre are open until 8pm!
www.afterworkshopping.be
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Stroll with us through charming districts
and discover the Brussels lifestyle
via our favourite addresses, trendy
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and restaurants...
www.brusselscreativity.be
A meal which all the family will enjoy: chips from one of our famous fritkots
(chip stands). From among many, we suggest:
Chez Antoine in Place Jourdan (European district),
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the fritkot in Place de la Chapelle (near the Sablon),
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Museums
Natural History Museum
Without a doubt, this is one of the most
impressive museums in Brussels. It houses
the biggest dinosaur gallery in Europe as well
as numerous halls containing minerals, rocks
from the moon, molluscs, whales, live insects
and much more. The Museums displays also
address current trends in its Evolution gallery
and its new Biodiversity in the City gallery.
You must pay it at least one visit in your
lifetime!
MUSEUM DES SCIENCES NATURELLES
Rue Vautier, 29
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 627 42 38
info@sciencesnaturelles.be
www.sciencesnaturelles.be

OPEN: Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am to
5pm (last entry at 4.30pm, last admission
to temporary exhibitions at 5pm). Saturday,
Sunday and during Belgian school holidays
from 10am to 6pm. On 24 and 31 December,
the museum closes at 3pm. Closed on
Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and
25 December.
PRICES: Adults 7. Concessions from 4.50
to 6. Free entry for children under 6. Entry
to temporary exhibitions costs an extra 2
per person.
Scientastic Museum
What could be more fun than to discover the
world through our senses? Sit down like a
fakir, y like a bird, take a photo of yourself
in an impossible box, speak like an alien,
whisper secrets from one reective surface
to another, dance with your giant, colourful
shadows. Explore around 100 interactive and
astonishing scientic experiments!
SCIENTASTIC
In the basement (-1) level of the Bourse/
Beurs tram and metro station
Boulevard Anspach
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 732 13 36
info@scientastic.be
www.scientastic.be

OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
10.30am to 5.30pm. Wednesday, Saturday,
Sunday and public holidays, 2pm to 5.30pm.
Closed on 1 January, 21 July 6, 24, 25 and
31 December.
PRICES: Adults 7.90. Concessions 5.30
VISITS: available in French, Dutch, German,
Italian or Spanish.
Toy Museum
The ideal family museum. Both young and old
can revisit the magic of childhood through the
toys their parents and grandparents played
with, in a building full of happy nostalgia. Dont
miss the life-size tram, the big lets pretend
kitchen or the bumper cars in which children
can bump into each other without being told
off! A varied programme of events ensure that
every visit is a new adventure.
MUSE DU JOUET
Rue de lAssociation 24
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 219 61 68
museedujouet@skynet.be
www.museedujouet.eu

OPEN: Every day from 10am to 12am and
from 2pm to 6pm.
Free entry for children under 4.
GUIDED TOURS: available for groups by
appointment in English, French, Dutch, German,
Spanish, Italian, Estonian, Finnish or Russian.
The Childrens Museum
Come and lose yourselves in the labyrinth and
nd your way out in the Family Super Market.
Learn about the secrets of life-cycles and how
to decode contemporary images. Become
a ships captain and learn childhood rituals
from the four corners of the world. The new
theme in the museum since November 2010
is 1,001 landmarks.
MUSE DES ENFANTS
Rue du Bourgmestre, 15
+ 32 (0)2 640 01 07
childrenmuseum.brussels@skynet.be
www.museedesenfants.be
OPEN : Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and
during school holidays from 2.30pm to 5pm.
The museum is suitable for families and for
children aged 4 to 12.
PRICES : Adults: 7.50. Free for children
under 3.
LANGUAGES : French and Dutch.
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The public aquarium of the Brussels Aquarium
Centre is the only aquarium open to the public
in Brussels. It presents a fantastic universe of
small sea creatures from around the world.
This view of the fascinating world of sh,
amphibians and corals will make you more
aware of our environment and of the small
gestures we can all make every day to help the
natural world. The Brussels Aquarium Centre
is also where many species that are extinct, or
threatened with extinction, in the wild are kept
and bred so that they will be around for future
generations. During your visit you will observe,
but also learn to understand, respect and feel
responsible.
AQUARIUM PUBLIC DE BRUXELLES
Avenue Emile Bossaert, 27
1081 Brussels (Koekelberg)
+32 (0)2 414 02 09
aquariologie@skynet.be
www.aquariologie.be

OPEN : During the Brussels school term-time,
Tuesday to Friday from 12am to 6pm and
Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
During the Brussels school holidays, Tuesday
to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Last visitors
admitted at 5pm. Closed on Mondays and
public holidays.
PRICES: Adults 8, Concessions 5. Free
entry for children under 1m tall accompanied
by an adult.
LANGUAGES: Audio-guides in English,
French, Dutch and German. Guidebooks for
the hearing-impaired in English, French and
Dutch.
Heysel
Mini-Europe
At the foot of the Atomium, travel across the
27 Member States of the European Union and
admire the most famous historical monuments
as well as its most instructive technological
symbols via 350 models and animations on
a scale of 1:25. From the Eiffel tower to the
Acropolis, you are in for a great tour. You can
set off some of the displays yourself, including
the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the fall of the
Berlin wall, the corrida in Seville and many
others. At the end of your visit, dont miss
Spirit of Europe, an interactive exhibition
about the development of the European ideal,
where you will learn while having fun.
MINI-EUROPE
Bruparck
1020 Brussels
+32 (0)2 474 13 13
info@minieurope.eu
www.minieurope.eu

OPEN: 19 March to 30 June, 9.30am to 6pm.
1 July to 31 August, 9.30am to 8pm. 1 to 30
September, from 9.30am to 6pm. 1 October
to 8 January, 10am to 6pm.
Every Saturday from 23 July 2011 to 20
August 2011, Mini-Europe By Night visits
from 9.30pm to midnight, with music and
reworks display at 10.30pm.
Last entry one hour before closing time.
PRICES: Adults 13,40. Concessions 10.
Free entry for children under 120cm tall.
Combined tickets with Ocade and the
Atomium available.
LANGUAGES: guidebook available in English,
French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian,
Polish, Portuguese, Hebrew and Russian.
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Ocade
Sub-tropical aquatic park heated to 29C
with indoor and outdoor areas. Come and
enjoy some unforgettable experiences in our
12 water-slides, wave-effect swimming pool,
Aqua Fun House, Saunaland, jacuzzi, Bounty
Raft, Caribbean Madness and Anaconda.
OCADE
Bruparck
1020 Brussels
+32 (0)2 478 43 20
info@oceade.be
www.oceade.be

OPEN: Wednesday to Friday from 10am to
6pm. Saturday, Sunday, school holidays and
public holidays from 10am to 9pm.
Free entry for children under 115cm tall.
Plantarium
The Planetarium is a magical place where
you can nd out all about the beauties of the
starry night sky. Various themed displays will
teach you how to recognise the most well-
known constellations, to track the orbits of
the planets around the Sun and observe the
phases of the Moon. Visitors can also admire
the extraordinary photos taken by telescopes
in space, and can nd themselves amidst the
astronomical sites of the Andes or even on the
surface of the Moon! Soon the stars in the
sky will hold no more secrets for you. Special
events for small children take place frequently.
PLANTARIUM DE LOBSERVATOIRE ROYAL
DE BELGIQUE
Avenue de Bouchout, 10
1020 Brussels
+32 (0)2 474 70 50
planetarium@planetarium.be
www.planetarium.be
OPEN: Exhibition from Monday to Friday,
9am to 4.30pm and Sundays from 1.30pm
to 4pm. For the timetable of shows, please
consult our website. Closed on Saturdays and
public holidays.
PRICES: Adults 6. Concessions 5.
LANGUAGES: French and Dutch. English and
German available by appointment.
Cinquantenaire
Autoworld
At this museum, the cars are valued for
their beauty of their design or for their
technological quality. Over 250 vehicles trace
the development of the modern car from 1886
to 1970, in a huge iron-framed hall that served
as the World Palace at the 1880 Universal
Exhibition.
AUTOWORLD
Parc du Cinquantenaire, 11
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 736 41 65
info@autoworld.be
www.autoworld.be

OPEN: from Monday to Sunday : from 1 April to
30 September, 10am to 6pm. From 1 October to
31 March, 10am to 5pm. Open on 1 January.
to 4.70
Royal Army & Military
History Museum
Situated opposite Autoworld, this free
museum displays items from 1,000 years of
history and military technology, from the Middle
Ages to the present day, including rearms,
armour, uniforms, paintings, sculptures, tanks,
aeroplanes and personal memorabilia. Our
favourite is the impressive Aircraft Hall!
MUSE ROYAL DE LARME ET DHISTOIRE
MILITAIRE
Parc du Cinquantenaire 3
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 737 78 33
infocom@klm-mra.be
www.klm-mra.be or
www.museedelarmee.be

OPEN: Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to
12am and from 1pm to 4.45pm. Closed on
Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and
25 December.
PRICES: Free. Audio-guides available in English,
French, Dutch and German: 3.
Guided tours: available by prior reservation in
Dutch, French, English and German by phoning
+32 (0)2 737 79 07

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If you feel like catching a show at the last minute, go to the Arenberg
cinema in the Royal Saint Hubert Galleries where you will nd the
Arsne 50 ticket counter which offers cut-price tickets for a wide range
of shows for the same evening!
www.arsene50.be
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Restaurants &
clubs by district
To put you on the right track for a
successful night out in Brussels, we have
selected some must-see places, based
around ve night life districts. Follow
the guide!
The City Centre
The Place Saint-Gry and the Saint-
Jacques districts are above all places to
enjoy yourselves! A stones throw from the
GrandPlace, they cry out to be experienced
without delay and without moderation! As
soon as the sun comes out, the terraces ll up,
and the bars are packed in the evenings with
groups of trendy young people out for a few
good beers with their friends!
ARCHIDUC
Live jazz music in the purest of Art Deco
interiors.
Rue Dansaert, 6
www.archiduc.net
DALIS BAR
House music amid dcor inspired by the artist.
Petite rue des Bouchers, 35
DUKES
Luxurious night club for the thirty-something
crowd.
Rue de lHomme Chrtien, 2
www.dukes.be
MAPPA MUNDO
Wood-panelled bar which attracts an
international crowd.
Rue du Pont de la Carpe, 2-6
LE ROI DES BELGES
With its decoration somewhere between
Modernism and Retro, this is the see and be
seen centre of the St-Gry district.
Rue Jules Van Praet, 35
LE YOU (NIGHT CLUB)
A must in the city centre.
Rue Duquesnoy, 18
www.leyou.be
LE DELIRIUM CAF
Beers from Belgium and the four corners of the
earth in an eighteenth-century cellar.
Impasse de la dlit, 4A
(access via Rue des Bouchers)
www.deliriumcafe.be
VIAGE BRUSSELS
Viage is a unique entertainment complex offering 14,000 square metres of bars and
restaurants for all the family, plus relaxation areas and play areas. The complex offers
a casino, a theatre, a concert hall and a dance oor. Visitors can enjoy and discover
many different avours and emotions in a magnicent setting. Visitors can travel
from one universe to another, changing atmosphere and activities as they wish
We look forward to welcoming you!
VIAGE
Boulevard Anspach, 30
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 300 01 00
info@viage.be
www.viage.be
OPENING HOURS: every day from 10am to 5am.
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Saint-Boniface
This Art Nouveau district has many
restaurants. Located between the African
atmosphere of the Matong district and the
cheap-and-cheerful shops on the Chausse
dIxelles, its rather like an island of preserved
buildings, many by the Art Nouveau architect
Blrot whose facades are illuminated with the
sgrafti and bay windows that were in fashion
around 1900. The young, cosmopolitan
population (including many students at the
Music Conservatory, the School of Cinema and
the Fine Arts Academy, as well as employees
of the nearby European institutions) generate
a friendly, convivial atmosphere. Its also a
favourite haunt of strip cartoon fans, who enjoy
browsing in the bookshops on the Chausse
dIxelles and the Chausse de Wavre. You
cant miss the restaurants here, every other
door seems to open into one. We advise you
to try them all, as they all offer good value for
money!
IMAGINAIR
A charming and intimate setting for a romantic
dinner for two.
Place Fernand Cocq, 6
www.imaginairartcafe.com
LULTIME ATOME
Unmissable district canteen for drinks or
light meals at very reasonable prices.
Rue Saint-Boniface, 14
www.ultime-atome.com
LE COMPTOIR FLORIAN
A charming literary tea room in an Art
Nouveau building.
Rue Saint-Boniface, 17
www.comptoirorian.be
SOUNDS JAZZ CLUB
Temple of Jazz with regular live concerts.
Rue de la Tulipe, 28
www.soundsjazzclub.be
Around Ixelles cemetery
The University district. Here, the festivities
often end in the early hours of the morning, if
they ever end, that is! This district around the
university campus is one of the rare parts of
the city where theres always something going
on. Its reasonably-priced restaurants and its
cafs open till late are two of the districts main
attractions. Add the many student festivities,
and its easy to forget its next to a cemetery!
CAF DE LUNIVERSIT
For a friendly drink and meal.
Avenue de lUniversit, 1
LA BASTOCHE
Another place for a friendly drink and meal.
Chausse de Boondael, 473
LE SOHO CLUB
Open Friday and Saturday from 11pm, disco.
Boulevard du Triomphe, 47
1160 Brussels (Auderghem)
www.sohoclub.be
LE TAVERNIER
Drinks are served outside on the terrace or
inside. Mainly busy in the evenings, with loud
background music on Friday and Saturday
evenings.
www.le-tavernier.be
LE RATABAR
Relaxed ambience. Make sure you try an
apple submarine, the specialty of the house!
WAFF
Well-known trendy cocktail bar.
www.waff.be
NEXX
www.nexxrestoclub.be
BELGA
Its terrace and very mixed atmosphere make
it a must-see.
Place Flagey, 18
www.cafe-belga.com
Upper City -
The chic districts
The Avenue Louise and Boulevard de Waterloo
are the Champs Elyses of Brussels. There
are many luxury-brand shops along the
Avenue de la Toison dOr and the Chausse de
Charleroi, as well as a multiplex cinema and a
theatre. Add the many cafs, restaurants and
nightclubs also crowded in here and you can
see why its popular with the citys night owls.
STUDIO 44
Brussels temple of RnB, dance, house and
disco music.
Avenue de la Toison dOr, 44
www.studio44.be
LE LOUISE GALLERY
Legendary Electro, Dance and RnB dance
club on Fridays and Saturdays.
Galerie Louise, 1 (basement, level -1)
www.louisegallery.com
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LE BAR ROUGE
Excellent service, contagious danceoor,
comfortable sofas, catchy music, champagne
at 50 a bottle and a very mixed crowd.
Rue du Ppin, 41
1000 Brussels
JUST MIRANO
Every Saturday evening!
Chausse de Louvain, 38
1210 Brussels (Saint-Josse-ten-Noode)
www.justmirano.be
LIBERTINE SUPERSPORT
Every Saturday evening one danceoor is
dedicated to disco classics while another
is given over to real fans of the dance-oor.
At K-Nal
Avenue du Port, 1
1000 Brussels
www.libertinesupersport.be
The Marolles
This district is where most of the echte
Brusseleirs (real Brusselers) live. They
pepper their speech with words from
marollais a curious mixture of French
and Dutch and other languages. It is these
long-term residents who give the district its
unmissable character and atmosphere. The
district is bursting with traditional and trendy
bars, cafs and night clubs.
FUSE
Home of the citys best-known House and
Tchno DJs.
Rue Blaes, 208
1000 Brussels
www.fuse.be
HAVANA
For well-to-do fans of Cuban-style fun.
Rue de lEpe, 4
1000 Brussels
www.havana-brussels.com
LE BAZAAR
Multi-cultural crowd and a wide variety of
dance music.
Rue des Capucins, 63
1000 Brussels
www.bazaarresto.be
RECYCLART
Underground parties each weekend evening
and live music.
Rue des Ursulines, 25
1000 Brussels
www.recyclart.be
Unusual cultural
evenings
LES HALLES DE SCHAERBEEK
A Brussels venue whose unique programme
of events is rivalled by its uniquely glorious
nineteenth-century industrial architecture,
when it was built as a covered market.
Now the European Arts Centre for the
Belgian Francophone Community, it puts
on a programme of multi-disciplinary,
contemporary, socially-engaged and
international arts events.
Rue Royale Sainte Marie, 22
www.halles.be
ANCIENNE BELGIQUE
You cant talk about live music in Brussels
without mentioning the AB! The venue hosts
concerts by international artists as well as
local talent. The DOMINO Festival in March
and April highlights off beat music, and the
AB organises a free open-air music festival
in the city centre each year in the last week
of August.
(close to the Bourse (former Stock
Exchange)
1000 Brussels
www.abconcerts.be
LE BOTANIQUE
Famous for its rock music concerts where the
audience often gets out of hand, its exhibitions
and its cinema, all packed into a gem of Neo-
Classical architecture (the former orangery of
the Botanical Gardens, built in 1826). In early
May each year, the Bota Nights series of
concerts is always a roaring success thanks
to its multi-vitamined programme, featuring
many top-quality up-and-coming musicians.

Rue Royale, 236
1210 Brussels (Saint-Josse-ten-Noode)
www.botanique.be
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BELGIAN LESBIAN & GAY FILM
FESTIVAL
at the Vendme Cinema, from 3 to 12
February 2011.
Chausse de Wavre 18
www.fglb.org
PINK SCREENS FESTIVAL
Queer, alternative & trendy lm festival.
From 20 to 29 October 2011.
Cinma Nova
Rue dArenberg, 3
1000 Brussels
www.pinkscreens.org
GAY PRIDE
LGBT Pride parade in the streets of the city
centre in May 2011.
www.blgp.be
LA DMENCES BIG WEEKEND
Huge 3-night parties from Friday to Sunday
evening. Easter, Whitsun and All Saints.
www.lademence.com
Information point
TELS QUELS ASBL
A place for LGBT people to meet and talk, and
to get advice, information and suggestions.
Rue du March au Charbon, 81
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 512 45 87
www.telsquels.be
Restaurants
LE FILS DE JULES
Trendy restaurant in the Chtelain district.
Rue du Page, 35
+32 (0)2 534 00 57
www.lsdejules.be
KIKA
Pasta and fusion cuisine in a 1960s setting.
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 513 38 32
www.kikakitchen.be
LE TARTISAN
Speciality quiches.
Rue de la Paix, 27
+32 (0)2 503 36 00
www.le-tartisan.com
PINTXO
Rue des Pierres, 53
1000 Brussels
MAM MAM
Rue March au Charbon, 72
1000 Brussels
www.mammam.be
PHOOLAN
Rue du Luxembourg, 43
1000 Brussels
www.phoolan.be
KOKOB
A very successful Ethiopian restaurant.
Rue des Grands Carmes, 10
1000 Brussels
www.kokob.be
RACHEL
1000 Brussels
www.rachelbxl.be
Bars
LE BOYS BOUDOIR
Retro on Friday evenings, piano bar on
Saturdays.
1000 Brussels
www.leboysboudoir.be
CHEZ MAMAN
Drag-show bar, a Brussels institution!
Rue des Grands Carmes, 7
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 502 86 96
www.chezmaman.be
DOLORES
1000 Brussels
LE DUQUESNOY
Leather bar.
Rue Duquesnoy, 12
1000 Brussels
www.duquesnoy.com
HOMO ERECTUS CLASSICUS
1000 Brussels
www.lhomoerectus.com
HOMO ERECTUS
Rue des Pierres, 57
1000 Brussels
www.lhomoerectus.com
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LE BELGICA
The place to be seen! A must!
1000 Brussels
www.lebelgica.be
LE CANCAN
Rue des Pierres, 55
1000 Brussels
LE PLATTESTEEN
In the summer its terrace is the nerve centre
of the gay village.
1000 Brussels
LE FONTAINAS
Trendy mixed gay/straight bar.
1000 Brussels
Unmissable one-nighters
DANSEZ-VOUS FRANAIS?
Off-beat and in French.
at Mtro Valdi
Rue des Poissonniers, 7
1000 Brussels
Last Friday of every month and the night
before every public holiday.
LA DMENCE
Legendary event with international crowd.
Fuse
Rue Blaes, 208
1000 Brussels
www.lademence.com
Monthly party, usually on a Friday or the night
before a public holiday.
BOX
The only gay club open every night in Brussels.
Lounge bar from 10pm to midnight (free
entrance), Dance club from midnight to 7am.
Rue des Riches Claires, 7
1000 Brussels
www.boxclub.be
BITCHY BUTCH
at Le Bario.
Place de la Chapelle, 6
1000 Brussels
www.bitchybutch.be
Second Saturday of every month.
YOU GAY TEADANCE
Rue Duquesnoy, 18
1000 Brussels
www.leyougayteadance.be
Every Sunday from 9pm to 3am.
BALLROOM
Ballroom dancing for all ages and styles (waltz,
tango, cha-cha-cha, salsa, etc.).
www.septantesept.be/ballroom
Every third Saturday of the month.
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To nd out more about
Gay Brussels:
www.brusselsgay.be
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Other cultural tours
LA FONDERIE
La Fonderies unusual approach to urban
tourism promotes its workers and the daily lives
of its inhabitants, through a varied programme
of tours on foot, by coach and by boat.
Rue Ransfort, 27
1080 Brussels (Molenbeek- Saint-Jean)
+32 (0)2 410 99 50
parcours.lafonderie@skynet.be
www.lafonderie.be
GBB GUIDES
14 languages
A range of tours (on foot or by coach) from
the classic tour of the must-see sights to
Art Nouveau, the Marolles district and strip
cartoons.
Tourist Information Centre
Brussels Town Hall
GrandPlace
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 548 04 48
guides@brusselsinternational.be
KOREI
Themed walking tours covering architecture,
literature, philosphical trends and savoir-vivre
from the eighteenth-century to the present.
Rue des Alexiens, 55
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 380 22 09
korei@skynet.be
www.korei.be
Churches in Brussels
ANIMATION CHRTIENNE ET
TOURISME (ACT)
Free guided tours, by prior appointment only,
of the religious heritage of Brussels.
Rue du Bois Sauvage, 13
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 219 75 30
alice.verhoeven@base.be
www.actasbl.be
Brussels by boat
BRUSSELS BY WATER
For boat lovers : tourist cruises along the
canal through the heart of the city and its
surroundings.
Quai des Pniches, 2 bis
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 203 64 06
contact@brusselsbywater.be
www.brusselsbywater.be
LA FONDERIE
La Fonderies tours take you along the canal
aboard La Gueuze to discover the rich
industrial and social history of the city and the
inuence it continues to exert on the banks of
the canal and in the port.
Rue Ransfort, 27
1080 Brussels (Molenbeek-Saint-Jean)
+32 (0)2 410 99 50
parcours.lafonderie@skynet.be
www.lafonderie.be
Hop-on, hop-off
coach tours
OPEN TOURS
Tours in red double-decker buses that criss-
cross the town, departing from Brussels-Central
railway station, with multi-lingual audio-guides.
Tours depart from Brussels-Central
railway station (Gare Centrale)
Alfons Gossetlaan, 15
1702 Groot-Bijgaarden
+32 (0)2 466 11 11
info@open-tours.com
www.opentours.be
VISIT BRUSSELS LINE
The ideal way to see all the tourist sights
without much effort. Hop on or off our red or
blue double-decker buses as often as you like:
your ticket is valid for 24 hours. Your ticket also
gives you reduced-price entry to museums and
tourist attractions.
Tours depart from Brussels-Central
railway station (Gare Centrale)
Rue March-aux-Herbes, 82
(near the GrandPlace)
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 513 77 44
info@brussels-city-tours.com
www.brussels-city-tours.com
Classic guided tours every day at 10am and
2pm.
Audio-Guides
D*TOURS
Unusual and amusing audio-guided tours,
presenting an off-beat and dream-like view of
the area around the GrandPlace, the working-
class Marolles district or the charming district
around the Place Sainte-Catherine.
www.d-tours.org
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Voir et Dire Bruxelles

offers a range of tours which give personal
and alternative views of the realities of life
in Brussels. Each starts from a different
point of view, the ve associations both
promote and share with participants their
knowledge of the historical, architectural,
economic and social heritage of Brussels
and its region, as well as its nature and
folklore. www.voiretdirebruxelles.be
1- ARAU
ARAUs guides acquire a critical knowledge
of the city from this active organisation which
ghts for the rights of the citys residents in the
planning process.
Boulevard A. Max, 55
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 219 33 45
info@arau.org
www.arau.org
2- ARKADIA.BE
Arkadia helps participants in its events how
to see and appreciate the historical and
architectural heritage of Brussels.
Rue Royale, 2-4
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 563 61 53
info@asbl-arkadia.be
www.asbl-arkadia.be
3- ITINRAIRES
Starting with an architectural detail or a
culinary speciality, Itinraires guides invite
visitors to experience art as a lifestyle.
Rue de lAqueduc, 171
+32 (0)2 541 03 77
sophie@itineraires.be
www.itineraires.be
4- LE BUS BAVARD
Unusual, passionate and enjoyable guided
tours that will enable you to discover, love and
dream about Brussels.
Rue des Thuyas, 12
1170 Brussels (Watermael-Boitsfort)
+32 (0)2 673 18 35
BusBavard@skynet.be
www.busbavard.be
5- PRO VELO
Pro Vlo offers a range of bicycle tours linked
to the architectural history of Brussels and
other themes.
Rue de Londres,15
+32 (0)2 502 73 55
velotourisme@provelo.org
www.provelo.org
Guided tours
of Brussels
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Every day from 1 July to 30
September, come and join the
Colours of Brussels tour. This
guided walking tour (in English and
French) starts at 10.30am at the
BIP, Place Royale. No reservation
in advance required so its ideal
for those looking for something
last-minute. Go along, theyll be
waiting for you!
Price : 8 per person (free for
children under 12). On Fridays the
tour is by bicycle and costs 10.
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Art Underground: Many Brussels metro stations have displays of
contemporary art. By travelling from station to station, you can discover
works of art by Belgian painters and sculptors, just for the price of a day-
ticket! Perfect for rainy days (or la drache as we say here to describe
short, heavy showers). For more details, a guidebook is available at the
modest price of 5 from the BI-TC Tourist Information Centre at the
GrandPlace, or the BIP at Place Royale or the Bootik ticket shops in
some metro stations.
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Transport &
travel
Trains
S.N.C.B. (BELGIAN RAILWAYS)
TELEPHONE INFORMATION
FOR TRAVELLERS
National: +32 (0)2 528 28 28
(every day between 7am and 9.30pm)
International, Thalys and Eurostar
information & reservations:
+32 (0)70 79 79 79 (0,30/min).
Accessible from 8am to 8pm on weekdays,
and from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturdays,
Sundays and public holidays.
www.thalys.com
A free brochure with timetables of trains to
tourist destinations is available at any Belgian
railway station.
www.sncb.be or www.b-rail.be
Brussels public transport
The Brussels public transport network includes
trams, buses and metros.
Multiple-journey cards and period tickets
are available at reduced rates. To minimise
travel time and save money, plan your
trips in advance on the STIB website:
www.stib.irisnet.be
Metro map on page 54.
Cars
You are strongly advised to use public transport
to get around Brussels. Nevertheless, many
pay-car-parks are available in the city centre.
Aeroplanes
BRUSSELS NATIONAL AIRPORT
(ZAVENTEM)
Located 14 km from the centre of Brussels. An
SNCB train links the airport to Brussels-North,
Brussels-Central and Brussels-Midi railway
stations every 20 minutes. STIB bus Airport
Line links the airport to the European district
and to Brussels-Luxembourg railway station
(30 minutes).
Telephone information on timetables &
general information from Belgium:
090 070 000 between 7am and 10pm every
day (answering machine at other times).
From abroad +32 (0)2 753 77 53
www.brusselsairport.be
BRUSSELS-SOUTH CHARLEROI
AIRPORT (GOSSELIES)
+32 (0)71 25 12 11
www.charleroi-airport.com
LIGE AIRPORT (BIERSET)
+32 (0)4 234 84 11
www.liegeairport.com
Tourist
information
Brussels International
TOWN HALL
GrandPlace
1000 Brussels
Every day from 9am to 6pm. (From 10am
to 2pm on Sundays in December). Closed
on Sundays from January to Easter, and on
BRUSSELS INFO PLACE (BIP)
Rue Royale, 2
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 513 89 40
+32 (0)2 513 83 20
tourism@brusselsinternational.be
Every day from 10am to 6pm. Closed on
Practical Brussels
MY GUIDE & MAP
With more than 100 pages, yet
easily tting in your pocket,
My Guide & Map is a mine
of information about going
out, having a drink, relaxing,
visiting or wandering through
Brussels along the Strip cartoon,
Art Nouveau or Trendy trails.
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Your trail of the comic strip walls | The GrandPlace and the Town Hall | Your drawn walks on the map
| Your guided tours | Your Green City | Your Museums for Brussels | Your monuments | Your markets |
Your shopping | Brussels, by night | Leisure activities for young and old
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Thalys trains run between Paris and
Brussels 26 times every day (journey
time 1h22), between Brussels and
Amsterdam 10 times every day
(journey time 1h53) and between
Brussels and Cologne 6 times every
day (journey time 1h47).
Special fares apply to many journeys.
www.thalys.com or telephone in
Belgium: 070 79 79 79 (0.30/min)
France:3635,thensay"Thalys"(0.34/min)
Germany: 0180 599 6633 (0.14/ min)
the Netherlands: 0900 92 96 (0.35/min)
Ofce de Promotion du
Tourisme de Wallonie et
de Bruxelles asbl (OPT)
Postal address:
Rue Saint-Bernard, 30
1060 Brussels
info@opt.be
www.belgique-tourisme.be
Make your life
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Brussels Card
valid 24, 48 or 72 hours
A Brussels Card allows you to discover
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Youth Card
Are you under 26? The European Youth Card
offers thousands of reductions and special
offers on activities and purchases in Belgium
and 40 other European countries for just
12 per year.
Please visit www.cartejeunes.be to see the
reductions and special offers for card-holders
in Brussels.
Hotels
As in all large cities, youll nd many
different categories of hotels in Brussels.
Note, however that many hotels offer
special weekend and holiday (July/August)
rates, which can offer considerable
reductions!
Visit www.brusselsbookingdesk.be to
reserve your hotel room in Brussels from
the comfort of your home.
BRUSSELS BOOKING DESK
Rue Royale 2-4
1000 Brussels
Tl: +32 (0)2 563 61 04
Fax: +32 (0)2 563 61 05
info@brusselsbookingdesk.be
www.brusselsbookingdesk.be
Also dont forget to check out the
site www.citytrip-brussels.be for
lots of special offers and money-saving
packages!
Staying in
private homes
One of the best ways to discover a city and
its inhabitants is to stay in a private home.
In addition to the warmer atmosphere of a
home compared to a hotel, it offers many
opportunities to nd out and sample the
hidden side of the city.
Bed & Brussels
BOOKINGS CENTRE
The wide range of guest rooms offered by the
members of Bed & Brussels make them ideal
partners when planning a romantic weekend
for two or a short break with friends or family,
at a minimal price (1 star) or in a charming
luxury room (3 stars). You cannot fail to be
charmed by the warmth of your hosts welcome
and their talents as interior designers. Various
themed packages (e.g. beer, strip cartoons,
Magritte) are available online.
+32 (0)2 646 07 37
info@bnb-brussels.be
www.bnb-brussels.be
Our favourites among
others
CAF LE VAUDEVILLE
BED & BREAKFAST
This B&B is situated in an unusual location
in the magnicent Royal Galleries shopping
arcade at the heart of the historic city
centre. The guest bedrooms have been
furnished and decorated with great taste
on different themes: each tells a tale linked
to the history of the arcade. You are invited
to come and discover them and to live an
unforgettable moment in a magical place.
Caf Le Vaudeville Bed & Breakfast
Galerie de la Reine, 11
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 511 23 45
www.chambresdhotesduvaudeville.be
THE LITTLE MAPLES B&B
This Bed & Breakfast is located in an entirely-
renovated house in the Etterbeek district. Its
faade is listed in the architectural heritage
inventory of the Brussels-Capital Region.
The faade features several terraces planted
with local plants, including maples, but also
hops, Brussels sprouts, etc. The three guest
bedrooms have double beds and en-suite
bathrooms. Your host, a qualied ice-cream
maker, was the co-founder of a nearby
chocolaterie. In some cases, depending on the
time of day, guests may pick up the key at the
chocolaterie, amid delightful aromas of cocoa.
The Little Maples
Rue des rables, 26
+32 (0)2 734 94 00
apct@skynet.be
www.littlemapples.com
Campsite
The only campsite in the Brussels-Capital
Region is located in Ixelles, not far from the
European district. It can accommodate up
to 80 campers, and is open from 1 July to
31 August. Of course, the site has all mod
cons including toilets and showers.
BRUXELLES EUROPE CIEL OUVERT
Chausse de Wavre, 203
+32 (0)2 640 79 67
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Really friendly, 100% young people, great
comfort and reasonable prices!
AUBERGE DE JEUNESSE JACQUES
BREL GITE DETAPES
Rue de la Sablonnire, 30
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 218 01 87
Reservation hotline: +32 (0)2 209 03 00
brussels.brel@laj.be
www.laj.be / www.gitesdetape.be
GNRATION EUROPE
Rue de lElphant, 4
1080 Brussels
+32 (0)2 410 38 58
brussels.europe@laj.be
www.laj.be
SLEEP WELL YOUTH HOSTEL
Espace du Marais
Rue du Damier, 23
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 218 50 50
info@sleepwell.be
www.sleepwell.be
CENTRE VINCENT VAN GOGH (CHAB)
Rue Traversire, 8
1210 Brussels
+32 (0)2 217 01 58
info@chab.be
www.chab.be
AUBERGE DES 3 FONTAINES
Chausse de Wavre, 2057
1160 Brussels
+32 (0)2 663 24 32
www.auberge3fontaines.be
To nd out all about the ve
youth accommodation centres in
Brussels, all of which are modern,
comfortable and accessible by
reduced-mobility visitors, and
which offer many services as
well as a warm welcome, at a
reasonable price, visit
www.hostelsinbrussels.be
Our selection
of hotels in
Brussels
HOTEL PACIFIC bb
Rue Antoine Dansaert, 57
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 213 00 80
www.hotelcafepacic.com
HOLIDAY INN GARDEN COURT
BRUSSELS EXPO bbb
Avenue Impratrice Charlotte, 6
1020 Brussels
+32 (0)2 478 70 80
www.holidayinn-brussels.com/expo
HOTEL BLOOM! BRUSSELS bbb
Rue Royale, 250
1210 Brussels
+32 (0)2 220 66 11
www.hotelbloom.com
HOTEL ERASME bbb
Route de Lennik, 790
1070 Brussels
+32 (0)2 523 62 82
www.hotelerasme.be
HOTEL ORTS bbb
Rue Auguste Orts, 38-40
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 450 22 00
www.hotelorts.com
HOTEL PROGRESS SA bbb
Rue du Progrs, 9
1210 Brussels
+32 (0)2 205 17 00
www.progresshotel.be
HOTEL SAINT NICOLAS bbb
Rue du March aux Poulets, 32
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 219 04 40
www.st-nicolas.be
THE DOMINICAN BRUSSELS bbb
Rue Lopold, 9
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 203 08 08
www.thedominican.be
THE WHITE HOTEL bbb
Avenue Louise, 212
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 644 29 29
www.thewhitehotel.be
ACCOR HOTELS 3-to-4b
- IBIS BRUSSELS CENTRE GARE DU MIDI
+32 (0)2 541 44 44
- IBIS BRUSSELS CENTRE Ste CATHERINE
+32 (0)2 513 76 20
- IBIS BRUSSELS OFF GRANDPLACE
+32 (0)2 514 40 40
- MERCURE BRUSSELS AIRPORT
+32 (0)2 726 73 35
- NOVOTEL BRUSSELS GRANDPLACE
+32 (0)2 514 33 33
- NOVOTEL BRUSSELS TOUR-NOIRE
+32 (0)2 505 50 50
www.accorhotels.com
BEST WESTERN HOTELS BELGIUM
BEST WESTERN PREMIER SODEHOTEL
LA WOLUWE 4b
Avenue E. Mounier, 5
1200 Brussels
+32 (0)2 775 21 11
www.sodehotel.eu
www.bestwestern.com
THON HOTELS BRUSSELS
(more than 1,000 rooms) 3-to-5b
Avenue Louise, 91-93
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 205 15 08
www.thonhotels.be
BRUSSELS MARRIOTT HOTELS bbbb
Rue Auguste Orts, 3-7
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 516 90 00
www.marriott.com/brudt
CROWNE PLAZA BRUSSELS CITY
CENTRE LE PALACE bbbb
Rue Gineste, 3
1210 Brussels
+32 (0)2 203 62 00
www.crowneplaza.com/brusselsbel
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL BRUSSELS
EUROPA bbbb
Rue de la Loi, 107
1040 Brussels
+32 (0)2 230 13 33
www.europahotelbrussels.com
HOTEL LE PLAZA bbbb
Boulevard Adolphe Max, 118-126
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 278 01 00
www.leplaza.be
HOTEL SILKEN BERLAYMONT bbbb
Boulevard de Charlemagne, 11-19
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 231 09 09
www.hotelsilkenberlaymont.com
HUSA PRESIDENT PARK
HOTEL bbbb
Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 44
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 203 20 20
www.husapresidentpark.com
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All sorts of people living in Brussels
act as volunteer Brussels Greeters because
they love the city they know so well and
want to share it with you. They will take
you off the beaten track to introduce you to
their Brussels. An unusual participative
tourism experience!
Greeters Brussels
Rue Louis Hap, 16
1040 Brussels
+ 32 (0)2 648 09 79
greeters@tourisme-autrement.be
www.greeters.be
MARIVAUX HOTEL CONGRESS &
SEMINAR CENTRE bbbb
Boulevard Adolphe Max, 98
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 227 03 00
www.marivaux.be
MARTINS CENTRAL PARK bbbb
Boulevard Charlemagne, 80
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 230 85 55
www.martins-hotels.com
RADISSON BLU EU HOTEL bbbb
Rue dIdalie, 35
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 626 81 11
www.brussels.eu.radissonsas.com
SHERATON BRUSSELS HOTEL bbbb
Place Rogier, 3
1210 Brussels
+32 (0)2 224 31 11
www.starwoodhotels.com/brussels
WARWICK BARSEY HOTEL
BRUSSELS bbbb
Avenue Louise, 381-383
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 649 98 00
www.warwickbarsey.com
AMIGO HOTEL bbbbb
Rue de lAmigo, 1-3
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 547 47 47
www.hotelamigo.com
CONRAD HOTEL BRUSSELS bbbbb
Avenue Louise, 71
1050 Brussels
+32 (0)2 542 42 42
www.conradhotels.com
HOTEL MANOS PREMIER bbbbb
Chausse de Charleroi, 100-104
1060 Brussels
+32 (0)2 537 96 82
www.manoshotel.com
RADISSON BLU ROYAL
HOTEL bbbbb
Rue du Foss-aux-Loups, 47
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 227 31 31
www.radissonblu.com/royalhotel-brussels
ROYAL WINDSOR HOTEL
GRAND PLACE bbbbb
Rue Duquesnoy, 5
1000 Brussels
+32 (0)2 505 55 55
www.royalwindsorbrussels.com
SOFITEL BRUSSELS EUROPE bbbbb
Place Jourdan, 1
1040 Brussels
+32 (0)2 235 51 00
www.sotel-brussels-europe.com
Published by the Ofce de Promotion du Tourisme de Wallonie et de Bruxelles, asbl City Breaks
Department. Co-ordination : Sandrine Delcourt with the collaboration of the BITC and Philippe Cleda.
Cover : ParcoursBD OPT-JP Remy, www.atomium.be - SABAM2010, iStockphoto: Town Hall
Andrea Seemann, Cafe Menu lillisphotography, Camphor Tree DNY59, Martyrs Square
Franky De Meyer, Botanique Sealine, Manneken Pis StevenAllan, European Parliament Franky
De Meyer. Pictures page 53 : Mini Europe, Chocolates Zaabar , The Sequence - Arne Quinze
OPT - Remy, Gay Pride M.Vanhulst,Van Buuren Museum's gardens M.Vanhulst, L'Ilt Sacr - rue
des Bouchers BITC/Olivier van de Kerchove.
The information in this brochure was compiled with great care. The editor cannot be held responsible
for any changes that took place between the moment the information was collected and the printing
of the brochure.
Belgian Editeur responsable: V. Jacobs. Design and pre-impression : www.adjust.be & Lightlemon.
Printed in Belgiumby Imprimerie Massoz (11/2010)
Looking for
a change of
air, of avours,
of colours?
Come and try a city break in Brussels. If youre looking for
activities, good food and drink, artistic events or simply for
relaxation, then Brussels can offer all that you need and much
more besides, through unexpected encounters and its frankly
surreal atmosphere. A visit to Brussels is an opportunity to
sample its 1,001 delights. Have a look at our suggestions for
weekend trips with guaranteed pleasures at
www.citytrip-brussels.be
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Belgium
OFFICE DE PROMOTION DU TOURISME
DE WALLONIE ET DE BRUXELLES (OPT)
Rue Saint-Bernard, 30
1060 Brussels (Post)
www.bruxelles-tourisme.be
BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL (BI-TC)
TOWN HALL
Grand-Place
1000 Brussels
TEL: +32 (0)2 513 89 40
BRUSSELS INFO PLACE (BIP)
Rue Royale, 2
1000 Brussels
TEL: +32 (0)2 513 89 40
FAX: +32 (0)2 513 83 20
Japan
BELGIAN TOURIST OFFICE
BRUSSELS-WALLONIA
Postal adress :
Heiwa Daiichi Building
1-4-5 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-Ku
Tokyo 102-0093
TEL: +81 (0)3 32 37 71 01
FAX: +81 (0)3 32 37 84 00
opt@belgium-travel.jp
www.belgium-travel.jp
UK
BRUSSELS-WALLONIA
Postal adress :
217, Marsh Wall
London E14 9FJ
TEL: +44 20 75 31 03 90
FAX: +44 20 75 31 03 93
FREE BROCHURE LINE :
0800 9545 245 (UK only)
info@belgiumtheplaceto.be
www.belgiumtheplaceto.be
USA
BRUSSELS-WALLONIA
Postal adress :
220 East 42
nd
Street suite 3402
New York City, NY 10017
TEL: +1 212 758 81 30
FAX: +1 212 355 76 75
info@visitbelgium.com
www.visitbelgium.com
Poland
URZAD PROMOCJI TURYSTYKI
WALONIA-BRUKSELA
Postal adress :
ul. Ks. I . Skorupki 5- VIe pietro
00546 Warszawa
TEL: +48 22 583 70 06 or 01
FAX: +48 22 583 70 03
mjanow@poczta.onet.pl
www.belgique-tourisme.be
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Whether it is for business or pleasure,
an individual or a group reservation,
DISCOVER HOW EASY IT IS
TO BOOK A ROOM !
You are just one click away from staying in Brussels,
the capital of Europe !
For individual reservations : www.brusselsbookingdesk.be
For group reservations :
Tel : +32 (0)2 563 61 04
Fax :+32 (0)2 563 61 05 e-mail : info@brusselsbookingdesk.be

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