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Written by:
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Monday, July 25, 2011
One my favorite day trips is to take the easy 1 ½ hour train ride up to Brussels (known as Bruxelles in French). Trains run frequently from Gare du Nord into Brussels Midi station. The round trip fare is less than $100 if you book in advance.
Brussels is a terrific walking city. It’s funky, it’s gothic, and the mussels and beer just cannot be beat. Have a Belgian waffle and bring some chocolate home with you. In many ways it is much different than Paris. English is widely spoken. For Brussels tourist info, including a map, try this link: http://www.visitbelgium.com
Here are my recommendations for things to see and do in Brussels:
Grand Place (aka Grote Markt): I love to promenade around the grandest of all squares in Europe. It is surrounded by guild houses, the Hôtel de Ville, and the Musée de la Ville. Each time I visit I discover something new.
Mannekin Pis: This is an irreverent statue of a young boy doing his business. It is certainly not in the class of the Eiffel Tower, but it might be Brussels most famous landmark. Have a chuckle, take a snapshot, and move on.
Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts (Royal Museums of Fine Arts): This is a fine collection of mostly Belgian art, both historical and contemporary. There are works by such well-known artists as Rubens, Van Dyck, and Rembrandt. Website: http://www.fine-arts-museum.be/site/EN
Chocolate: While strolling the streets off the Grand Place notice the chocolate boutiques sprinkled about. Don’t hesitate to sample the goods but don’t overdo it, save some room for a Belgian waffle and mussels and beer later. You can always bring some chocolate back to Paris.
Mussels and Beer: Beer is a high art form in Belgium. It is only enhanced when it is paired with mussels (moules) and twice-fried fries (frites). My little slice of heaven for this delight is La Villette. Website: http://www.la-villette.be
3 comment(s) so far...
I like your post. If you plan to visit Paris you could check the Paris metro for easy travel within Paris city. Also check the Paris travel guide for more informations about your trip.
By Adrian Michael on
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
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What a super article!!!. If you are flying to Paris you can check the Paris airports for transfer to Paris guide and general information. If your destination is Charles de Gaulle Airport check the airport tranfser to Paris solutions. The fastest and cheapest transfer solution is using the RER train line B (Blue)
Keep up the good work and I’ll return for more! Cheers!
By Sara on
Thursday, September 01, 2011
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Maria and I just got back from Bruge Belgium. Your post is exactly our experience. "What a country!"
By Dennis S on
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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