Brussels: What to do and Where to eat
Sightseeing
Visit the area and felds where the Battle of Waterloo took place, with it's brand new museum and the mount.
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Colina do Leão
1815 Rte du LionVisit the area and felds where the Battle of Waterloo took place, with it's brand new museum and the mount.
Pairi Daiza
Amazing award-winning animal park
One of Brussels main symbols - the more than 100m high structure in the shape of the iron atom was build for the 1958 World Expo in Brussels and supposed to last a year. It is still standing and is the equivalent of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Restaurant with great views on the top floor. Book well in advance.
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Atomium
1 Pl. de l'AtomiumOne of Brussels main symbols - the more than 100m high structure in the shape of the iron atom was build for the 1958 World Expo in Brussels and supposed to last a year. It is still standing and is the equivalent of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Restaurant with great views on the top floor. Book well in advance.
Sonian Forest
A Unesco World Heritage protected ancient forest
Museum about the artist Folon in the park of le Château de la Hulpe
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Fundação Folon
6/A Drève de la RaméeMuseum about the artist Folon in the park of le Château de la Hulpe
Museu Magritte
1 Pl. RoyaleMuseum about the famous Belgian artist
Manneken Pis
Too famous and too small ;-)
Jeanneke Pis
10-12 Imp. de la FidélitéA respons to "Manneken Pis"
Sint-Katelijneplein
Place Sainte-CatherineThe old fish-market area. Great atmosphere, lots of restaurants
Stunning old shopping galleries near la Grande Place
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Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
5 Galerie du RoiStunning old shopping galleries near la Grande Place
Grand Place
Grote MarktJust entirely renovated museum in a stunning park
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Museu Real da África Central
13 LeuvensesteenwegJust entirely renovated museum in a stunning park
Walibi Bélgica
100 Bd de l'EuropeAmusement Park
Big triumph arch-like monument with Car museum
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Parque do Cinquentenário
Big triumph arch-like monument with Car museum
Museu Horta
27 Rue AméricaineFamous Belgian architect
Boghossian Foundation, stunning house and museum + café
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Villa Empain
67 Av. Franklin RooseveltBoghossian Foundation, stunning house and museum + café
David Lloyd Bruxelles
41 Drève de LorraineHealth Club in former little chateau with park
GOLF CLUB 7 FONTAINES
1021 Chau. d'AlsembergGolf Club
Halles Saint-Géry - Agora bruxelloise
1 Pl. Saint-Géry
Kleine Zavel
Place du Petit SablonCoudenberg Palace
7 Pl. des PalaisVisit the catacombs of Brussel
Once a year, the royal Palace opens it fabulous greenhouses
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Royal Greenhouses of Laeken
61 Avenue du Parc RoyalOnce a year, the royal Palace opens it fabulous greenhouses
Based barely a kilometre from the flat, this hot-air balloon company has some amazing flights to offer. Depending on the wind, the take-off site will vary, but the experience is unforgettable!
European Balloon Corporation
20 Steenweg naar Grote HutBased barely a kilometre from the flat, this hot-air balloon company has some amazing flights to offer. Depending on the wind, the take-off site will vary, but the experience is unforgettable!
You want a nice walk, stroll, jogg in a green environment? Simply head here during the weekend, when cars are not allowed and the whole area is fenced of for walkers and bikers.
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Bois de la Cambre
You want a nice walk, stroll, jogg in a green environment? Simply head here during the weekend, when cars are not allowed and the whole area is fenced of for walkers and bikers.
Belgium is all about comics. So if you want to know about it's history, this is the place to be.
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Museu do Livro de Banda Desenhada de Bruxelas
20 Rue des SablesBelgium is all about comics. So if you want to know about it's history, this is the place to be.
Are you a Tintin-fan? An entire museum is dedicated to him and his creator, Hergé. It's a fascinating place, in a stunning modern building and has a delicious restaurant.
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Museu Hergé
26 Rue du LabradorAre you a Tintin-fan? An entire museum is dedicated to him and his creator, Hergé. It's a fascinating place, in a stunning modern building and has a delicious restaurant.
Vossenplein
Place du Jeu de BalleFamous brocante market every morning in the Marollen.
Jacques Brel, probably one of the most famous Belgian musicians ever with Adolph Saxe, inventor of the saxophone, has his own foundation.
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Fondation Jacques Brel
11 Pl. de la Vieille Halle aux BlésJacques Brel, probably one of the most famous Belgian musicians ever with Adolph Saxe, inventor of the saxophone, has his own foundation.
Visit the more than 300 km long Brussels sewer system
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Musée des Égouts
Porte d'AnderlechtVisit the more than 300 km long Brussels sewer system
An enchanting site: when nature takes back its rights over human construction. An ancient abbey construction, over 900 years old.
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Villers-la-Ville
An enchanting site: when nature takes back its rights over human construction. An ancient abbey construction, over 900 years old.
In spring of every year, usually April, the woods of Hallerbos turn purple... and magic is in the air!
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Hallerbos
HogebermwegIn spring of every year, usually April, the woods of Hallerbos turn purple... and magic is in the air!
Castelo de Gaasbeek
40 Kasteelstraat
Castelo de Beersel
65 LotsestraatOld water castle from the 15th century
Famous labyrinth, different every year
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O Labirinto de Barvaux-sur-Ourthe
Chemin du HasardFamous labyrinth, different every year
Le Botanique
3 KruidtuinlaanBotanical gardens
Neighborhoods
Zavel
Where this road meats the Chaussée de Waterloo, is one of the most upmarket shopping area's for the Uccle's bourgeoisie. Not the high end fashion shops (Channel, Dior, etc. which you will find at the Boulevard de Waterloo), but the better, independent upmarket fashion.
Avenue du Vert Chasseur
Avenue du Vert ChasseurWhere this road meats the Chaussée de Waterloo, is one of the most upmarket shopping area's for the Uccle's bourgeoisie. Not the high end fashion shops (Channel, Dior, etc. which you will find at the Boulevard de Waterloo), but the better, independent upmarket fashion.
It's the shopping area in Brussels. You will find at the "Goulot Louise" all high-street shops (Zara home, Intimissimi, etc.), the Galleries Toison d'Or and on the opposite side, at the Bad. de Waterloo, all upmarket fashion (Dior, Tiffany's, Ralph Lauren, Channel, ...)
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Avenue Louise
It's the shopping area in Brussels. You will find at the "Goulot Louise" all high-street shops (Zara home, Intimissimi, etc.), the Galleries Toison d'Or and on the opposite side, at the Bad. de Waterloo, all upmarket fashion (Dior, Tiffany's, Ralph Lauren, Channel, ...)
Supermarkets and shops
Very well stocked little supermarket near the flat. Open on Sundays, closed on Tuesdays.
Proxy Delhaize
16 FonteinstraatVery well stocked little supermarket near the flat. Open on Sundays, closed on Tuesdays.
Delhaize Alsemberg
34 Steenweg naar EigenbrakelBig supermarket. Closed on Sundays
Local Cash and Carry - cheaper than Delhaize and Proxy Delhaize. Renown for its good meat. Closed on Sundays.
Colruyt Alsemberg
19 BrusselsesteenwegLocal Cash and Carry - cheaper than Delhaize and Proxy Delhaize. Renown for its good meat. Closed on Sundays.
Very good traiteur - with delicious pre-prepared dishes as well as a huge selection of fresh sandwiches. The owner being Portuguese, she has the most delicious “pasteis de nata” too!
1 + Traiteur
64 DorpsstraatVery good traiteur - with delicious pre-prepared dishes as well as a huge selection of fresh sandwiches. The owner being Portuguese, she has the most delicious “pasteis de nata” too!
High quality butcher with also a traiteur selection and possibility to order freshly made baguette sandwiches.
Keurslager Bruno & Ann
19 FonteinstraatHigh quality butcher with also a traiteur selection and possibility to order freshly made baguette sandwiches.
Mina
112A GehuchtstraatAmazing chocolatier, near the apartment.
Uit eten
't Kriekske
10 KapittelGood food. Really nice terrace.
De Neu Pruim
110 Ukkelse SteenwegBrasserie-style. Local favourite. Book in advance
Chez Eddy
147 Eigenbrakelse SteenwegLocal favourite. Brasserie
Great brasserie food. With small, but very popular terrace. It's the favourite hangout of the local Ucclois.
Au Rallye des Autos
1500 Chau. de WaterlooGreat brasserie food. With small, but very popular terrace. It's the favourite hangout of the local Ucclois.
Il Giardino
1441 Chau. de WaterlooFavourite pizzeria of the Fort Jaco crowd. Nice terrace. Quite expensive.
Good Pizzeria not too far from the apartment
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L'Arlecchino Pizzeria & Cucina
30 Chau. de BruxellesGood Pizzeria not too far from the apartment
Simple pizzeria and pasta restaurant very near the apartment, on the main square of the village.
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La Piazza
1 KerkstraatSimple pizzeria and pasta restaurant very near the apartment, on the main square of the village.
Noï
6 GemeentepleinGreatThaï restaurant, but relatively expensive.
Very simple, but good Thai restaurant near the flat, run by Thaï couple. They do deliveries at home via UberEats.
Thai spice
44 TermeulenstraatVery simple, but good Thai restaurant near the flat, run by Thaï couple. They do deliveries at home via UberEats.
Never been but has good reviews: Fondue place not too far from the flat. From meats, to fish, to fruit & chocolate.
Restaurant FONDUE CDC
182 Rue du HameauNever been but has good reviews: Fondue place not too far from the flat. From meats, to fish, to fruit & chocolate.
Healthy food in beautiful setting (Spa and health), with great terrace near the Sonian Forest.
Dôme Restaurant
15 WaterloosesteenwegHealthy food in beautiful setting (Spa and health), with great terrace near the Sonian Forest.
Toma Mate Restaurant
75 Steenweg op UkkelArgentinian meat restaurant.
Les fils à papa
1484 Chau. de WaterlooFusion of French and Asian food. Nice terrace.
Bois Savanes (Restaurant)
24 Pl. de Saint-JobGreat Asian food. Quite expensive
Le Pigeon Noir
2 Rue GeleytsbeekAmazing food in very simple setting!
Michelin-starred restaurant in the Sonian Forest
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Le Chalet de la Forêt
43 Drève de LorraineMichelin-starred restaurant in the Sonian Forest
Bouchéry
812 Chau. d'AlsembergMichelin-starred restaurant
If you are into health food, do not miss this place! It's the best in town. On the first floor of an organic shop. Decoration is not the cosiest but really nice terrace. Go for LUNCH and go for the set one. A la carte quite expensive. If you go on a Wednesday, you can combine it with the FAB afternoon market on place du Chatelain.
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TAN
95 Rue de l'AqueducIf you are into health food, do not miss this place! It's the best in town. On the first floor of an organic shop. Decoration is not the cosiest but really nice terrace. Go for LUNCH and go for the set one. A la carte quite expensive. If you go on a Wednesday, you can combine it with the FAB afternoon market on place du Chatelain.
Another great healthy restaurant, with amazing garden-terrace at the back. If you go on a Wednesday, combine it with the FAB market of la Place de Chatelain.
CAMPO
19 Pl. du ChâtelainAnother great healthy restaurant, with amazing garden-terrace at the back. If you go on a Wednesday, combine it with the FAB market of la Place de Chatelain.
Brasserie restaurant in STUNNING old bank building. Do not miss the loos and the board of famous Belgians ;-). In the cellar, there is a smoking and whisky room in the former vaults.
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Belga Queen
32 Rue du Fossé aux LoupsBrasserie restaurant in STUNNING old bank building. Do not miss the loos and the board of famous Belgians ;-). In the cellar, there is a smoking and whisky room in the former vaults.
Amazing building in stunning park environment. Beautiful food.
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Le Louis XV
44 Av. WolvendaelAmazing building in stunning park environment. Beautiful food.
Great views on top of the Atomium. Book well in advance and make sure you ask for the floor with the windows not the mezzanine.
Atomium Restaurant
2 Place de l'AtomiumGreat views on top of the Atomium. Book well in advance and make sure you ask for the floor with the windows not the mezzanine.
Amazing location! Bistro-food in chalet on annisland in the middle of Tercameren wood, in Brussels. You have to take a small ferry to get across (1 eur per person). Great terrace. Good food.
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Chalet Robinson
1 Sent. de l'EmbarcadèreAmazing location! Bistro-food in chalet on annisland in the middle of Tercameren wood, in Brussels. You have to take a small ferry to get across (1 eur per person). Great terrace. Good food.
Secret rooftop
5 Rue DuquesnoyJust a drink on a rooftop terrace with stunning views over Brussels and Grande Place
Au Stekerlapatte
4 Rue des PrêtresBrilliant bistro in city centre of Brussels
La Paix
49 Rue Ropsy ChaudronGreat restaurant
An old favourite. Great food in a previous factory building.
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La Manufacture
12 Rue Notre-Dame-du-SommeilAn old favourite. Great food in a previous factory building.
Le Mess
1 Bd Louis SchmidtGreat food in previous officer's Mess building
Grill restaurant famous for it's "ribbekes" (ribs) and steaks - not very far from apartment. Has play ground outside.
Boelekewis
856 AlsembergsesteenwegGrill restaurant famous for it's "ribbekes" (ribs) and steaks - not very far from apartment. Has play ground outside.
Bezienswaardigheden
It's the factory of the famous Belgian chocolatier! It has an outlet shop where you can find all you wish for at a fraction of the price. Also, you can taste, all-you-can-eat ;-)
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Neuhaus
27 Grand PlaceIt's the factory of the famous Belgian chocolatier! It has an outlet shop where you can find all you wish for at a fraction of the price. Also, you can taste, all-you-can-eat ;-)
Papiermolen Herisem
20 FabriekstraatOld paper-factory with mill nearby the apartment.