As the world’s largest diamond-cutting city, Antwerp (Anvers in French) is naturally affluent. It comes as no surprise then that fashion is also of utmost importance, so the shopping here is excellent. It may not be the cheapest place, but the quality certainly matches the price. Another big business in Antwerp is the port, one of Europe’s largest. Take a cruise around…
10 “I really enjoyed our stay here. The location is excellent. The rooms were spacious clean and comfortable. Didn t have any problems with noise and staff were polite znd friendly. The breakfast was good too. Plenty of choice and the food was fresh. Really recommend staying in this hotel. ” Karen Ireland 10 “Excellent hotel. Excellent location, nice rooms, excellent…
The hostel information featured below is provided on this site as a guide to help organizers of groups including schools and the military. We advise you to make contact with the hostel listed here directly if you wish to know more details and make reservations. Poppies d Albert - International School Hotel This is purpose-built, high quality accommodation especially…
(Left) A police officer directs passengers in a smoke-filled terminal at Brussels airport after explosions on Tuesday morning. (Right) The blown-out windows of Zaventem airport, seen after the attack. Ralph Usbeck via AP; Peter Dejong/AP hide caption toggle caption Ralph Usbeck via AP; Peter Dejong/AP Police tried to impose order and directed survivors to safety…
Bruges is located in the northwest of the country. The city is an important touristical town. Popular are the 13th-century belfry, the Béguinage, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Old St. John s Hospital, the Saint Salvator s Cathedral and the Groeningemuseum. MORE ABOUT BRUGES Parking Bruges Limited on-street parking is set in the inner city of Bruges. For long…
Hop on a tube to St Pancras International and in just 30 mins you’ll be on your way to Bruges with a quick change at Brussels Midi/Zuid. If you’re heading away on a romantic break, why not treat yourself to an upgrade to Standard Premier to enjoy the quintessential Eurostar experience, because your holiday starts as soon as you step on board. What’s on board? Once…
Antwerp, an unmissable destination Although it is visited less frequently than the rest of the country, the North of Belgium is still full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. Take the time to take a trip to Antwerp, a cosmopolitan and artistic city where you can immerse yourself in the heart of Belgium’s cultural heritage, including seeing lots of Rubens’s…
The Leuven Town Hall looks more like a cathedral than a seat of government, perhaps because the 236 statues that adorn it are set in religious scenes. These statues are on the hall’s three floors, each floor representing different people who were important to the city’s heritage. Built in the mid-15th century, the Gothic style town hall is very ornate, seeming almost…
Economy hotel for business and leisure The ibis Dinant hotel is situated in the heart of this Belgian town, the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, who invented the saxophone. Close to the old town, the hotel is on the banks of the La Meuse river, just a stone s throw from restaurants, bars, shops and the Dinant casino. The hotel has 59 air-conditioned rooms, a bar that serves…
If your travels bring you to coastal Bruges, book a canal tour in this “Venice of the North.” You can also view six centuries of Belgian and Flemish paintings at the Groeningemuseum and climb the iconic Belfry’s 366 steps for a panorama of the city. Further inland, Ghent serves as a picture book for Belgium architecture. Our accommodations make it easy to visit the…
In a city rooted in its historical past, Martin’s Grand Hotel in Waterloo, Belgium, has a story of its own. In 1863, the Raffinerie Nationale de Sucre Indigène et Exotique was founded, creating one of the most successful sugar refineries of its time. Since then, the site changed hands, becoming everything from a condensed milk processing plant to a film studio. But…
Other Names Belgian Shepherd Malinois Malinois Chien de Berger Belge Mechelse Shepherd Description The Belgian Malinois has a body that is often described as square, as that is the shape it appears to have when the legs and topline are viewed from the side. The chest is deep. The topline is level, sloping slightly at the withers. The overall size of the head is in…
At the gateway to Belgium s Ardennes region, this original site, set in a regional nature park, houses an 18th century castle, three fishing ponds, swimming pools and excellent playgrounds. The site is situated about 25 miles from Liège, in an area renowned for its many beer breweries and chocolate makers. Our estate L Hirondelle (65 hectares), in the heart of the…
Belgium’s capital has one of the densest collections of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe – with prices to match. But Belgian cooking is arguably at its best when done simply, and in many cases the best Brussels restaurants are the humblest ones. La Roue d’Or may be a revolving door for tourists but it’s a great all-rounder. Staff affect the air of someone who…
