Brussels is quickly becoming a trendy spot for weekend getaways and holidays due to its ease of access by Eurostar from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford.....taking around just 2 hours.
Apart from sampling the famous Belgian chocolates and many Belgian beers on offer there are many attractions that visitors have never even thought about.
Visit the Grand Place, a beautiful square which at night is illuminated by a spectacular light show, Palais Royal the fabulous palace which displays many artifacts from the history of the Belgium royal family, Cathedral of St Michel a 13th Century Gothic Cathedral, or enjoy the open spaces of the 75 acre Jubilee Park.
It is a centre of European culture, officially nicknamed ‘the European Village’, with almost 90 museums, beautiful parks, fascinating walks, trendy restaurants and bars.
One of the highlights of coming to Brussels is enjoying the wonderful food. Brussels people love good food, good beers and a relaxing atmosphere (preferably outdoors). If this sounds like you then you’ll fit right into the dining scene. There are plenty of pavement cafes and restaurants where you can dine outside in relaxed surroundings. The restaurants in Brussels are some of the best in Europe. There are strong influences from French and Italian style food. Belgians and visitors alike would love to dine out on the footpath or in gardens at the back of some establishments. Tables and chairs are usually carried straight out of the restaurant and onto the street if it is a particularly wonderful summer evening (June to August).
With over 400 varieties of Belgian beer, it is hard to escape them when you are in Brussels. Even those who do not drink beer will find something suitable for the palate amongst the varieties, especially fruit flavours such as peach and cherry which are always a favourite.
Getting to Brussels is quite easy. Brussels and Brussells Charleroi airport welcome cheap flights along with high-speed trains from London, Paris and Amsterdam and you can even get here by ferry!
Please call our European Sales team on 0844 249 9277 where we can offer competitively priced Eurostar and flight packages.
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