Guidebook for Bruxelles
Essentials
It's quite rare in Brussels to have a supermarket opened late in the evening or in the weekend. This one is more than decent and is open Mo-Fri 10-21 Sat-Sun 10-20
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Louis Delhaize Belliard
141 Rue BelliardIt's quite rare in Brussels to have a supermarket opened late in the evening or in the weekend. This one is more than decent and is open Mo-Fri 10-21 Sat-Sun 10-20
OR Café
13a Pl. JourdanBest coffee. Best wifi.
bepositive
26 Pl. JourdanBio & organic store. Not the greatest selection
Large supermarket, only open Monday - Saturday 8 - 20 Sunday 8 - 13
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Carrefour market
55 Pl. JourdanLarge supermarket, only open Monday - Saturday 8 - 20 Sunday 8 - 13
Sightseeing
It's free to climb to the terrace of the Arcades du Cinquantenaire for breathtaking views of Brussels (on sunny days) and great photo ops. The Parc is also great for jogging.
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Iphaki ye-Cinquantenaire
It's free to climb to the terrace of the Arcades du Cinquantenaire for breathtaking views of Brussels (on sunny days) and great photo ops. The Parc is also great for jogging.
The Berlaymont. My favourite office building in Brussels. Iconic 20c architecture.
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European Commission
200 Rue de la LoiThe Berlaymont. My favourite office building in Brussels. Iconic 20c architecture.
Espace Léopold
60 Rue WiertzThe seat of the European Parliament.
I-Royal Palace yase-Brussels
16 Rue BrederodeFor the unavoidable Brussels selfie.
Drinks & Nightlife
The liveliest place in the neighbourhood, with stores, pubs and restaurants catering mostly to expats and tourists. Great farmer's market on Sundays!
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Jourdanplein
Place JourdanThe liveliest place in the neighbourhood, with stores, pubs and restaurants catering mostly to expats and tourists. Great farmer's market on Sundays!
Have a beer and have a batter look at the entrance to the European Parliament. Don't go around 5-7pm on a work day as the place gets (way too) crowded with EU officials.
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Place du Luxembourg
Place du LuxembourgHave a beer and have a batter look at the entrance to the European Parliament. Don't go around 5-7pm on a work day as the place gets (way too) crowded with EU officials.
Everything Else
Ideal for jogging, napping in the sun or taking selfies with the swans.
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Leopold Park
Ideal for jogging, napping in the sun or taking selfies with the swans.
Food Scene
My fav restaurant in Place Jourdan. It looks and feels rather unremarkable (it took me a while to try it) but everything I ate there (incl. deserts) was incredibly well cooked. Highly recommend it.
Café des Epices
21 Place JourdanMy fav restaurant in Place Jourdan. It looks and feels rather unremarkable (it took me a while to try it) but everything I ate there (incl. deserts) was incredibly well cooked. Highly recommend it.
Sweet little place. Caribbean and "réunionnaise" cuisine. The owners / hosts are very nice and friendly. Reservations: +32 473 22 48 86
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La Case Créole
107 Rue LesbroussartSweet little place. Caribbean and "réunionnaise" cuisine. The owners / hosts are very nice and friendly. Reservations: +32 473 22 48 86
Best brunch in town. On the roof terrace of the Museum of Musical Instruments, a stunning Art Nouveau building offering great views of Brussels.
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Mim Restaurant
2 HofbergBest brunch in town. On the roof terrace of the Museum of Musical Instruments, a stunning Art Nouveau building offering great views of Brussels.
EXKi Froissart
94 Rue FroissartHealthy food, always fresh. Try the Thai coconut soup.
Le Pain Quotidien Tongres
71 Rue des TongresHealthy food, good coffee, wifi
Shopping
Antiques market on Saturday and Sunday. All the chocolate you can eat.
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Place du Grand Sablon
Place du Grand SablonAntiques market on Saturday and Sunday. All the chocolate you can eat.
Arts & Culture
I-Magritte Museum
1 Pl. RoyaleRené Magritte. Enough said.
Marc Chagall retrospective (over 200 works) until 28 May. UNMISSABLE!
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I-Magritte Museum - Amarekhodi Wamakhulu Wokusebenza Ngokukhawuleza Wezobuciko Ebelgium
3 Rue de la RégenceMarc Chagall retrospective (over 200 works) until 28 May. UNMISSABLE!
Filigranes
39 Av. des ArtsLargest bookshop in Brussels. A pleasure to wonder around.