Belgium: Brussels
Areas in the city:
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Shopping
ARLEQUIN - rue de l'Athénée Atheneumstraat 7
Arlequin in Ixelles is a specialist second hand vinyl shop with an eclectic mix of music on offer guaranteed to enthuse collectors everywhere, including disco, electro, pop and rock, reggae and(...)
MARTIN MARGIELA - rue de Flandre Vlaamsesteenweg
In this old Brussels building near Antoine Dansaert street, Martin Margiela's boutique is the first by the worlds most private designer. Mr. Margiela never gives interviews and refuses to be(...)
PIERRE MARCOLINI - rue des Minimes Grote Zavel
Belgium is famous for its choclate so some might call it a risk to come and try to improve upon an already good reputation. Pierre Marcolini took that risk and succeeded many times over (Best patries(...)
CHRISTOPHE COPPENS - rue Léon-Lepage Léon Lepagestraat
Christophe Coppens was a theater student at the Brussels conservatory when he learned about making hats. Since then, his hats have been purchased all over the world. In March 2000, he opened his(...)
TOUIJAR CREATION - rue du Prince-Royal Koninklijke Prinsstraat 7
Don't let appearances decieve you... This shop does in fact resemble a sort of art workshop, which means its guaranteed you won't find any of these products anywhere else. But it remains a shop, and(...)
EMERY - rue de l'Hôpital Gasthuisstraat
Located between Sablon plaza and the Grand Place, Emery & Co. Boutique can be found in a building that tells a story in and of itself. Behind an anonymous facade painted in black, you'll discover(...)
PLAIZIER - rue des Eperonniers Spoormakersstraat
Next to the Grand Place and two steps from the Central train station, Plaizier, an art boutique can be found. Open since 1977, this shop is known for its choice of post cards. Over the years,(...)
CHINE - rue Van-Artevelde Arteveldestraat
Chine boutique is located between Saint-Géry place and Antoine Dansaert street. Created in 1991, this ready-to-wear label has become a well liked brand. In its well lit space, clothing for all women(...)
AXL - place Georges Brugmann Georges Brugmannplein 16
For those in the know, there are plenty of uniquely designed and highly prized items at Axl, a small shop selling jewellery and accessories by Shaun Leane and other in vogue designers. As well as(...)
ANNEMIE VERBEKE - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
In the heart of the designer neighborhood, stylist Annemie Verbeck opened her own shop in a typically Brussel-esque house. After climbing several steps, the shopper will find a calm and warm(...)
MARIE S CORNER - rue de Namur Naamsestraat
Not far from the Museum of instruments and Sablon place is the showroom Marie's Corner which presents the work of designer Laetitia Zichy-Low. This designer focuses her creativity in the design of(...)
CIEL MES BIJOUX - galerie du Roi Koningsgalerij
Located in the Saint-Hubert galeries, near the Grand Place, Ciel mes Bijoux, is a jewerly box full of the finest objects. Big windows in the wall serve as small stages in which to display the(...)
IDIZ BOGAM - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat 76
Surrounded by the boutiques of fashionable Belgian designers, Idiz Bogam has made a name for itself among fashion victims. In the shop with its multi-colored walls, customers find long sought after(...)
ZAO - rue du Bailli Baljuwstraat 96
This boutique attracts its customers in Bailli Street by its brightly colored window and red exterior. Zao offers something for everyone and it is easy to lose track of time while browsing the many(...)
WITTAMER - place du Grand Sablon Grote Zavel
At Sablon place, the Wittamer plaque has been a part of Brussels history since 1910 where at 12, Grand Sablon place, Henri Wittamer opened a bakery. Famous for country breads and rolls, his son(...)
STIJL - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
This boutique in Antoine-Dansaert Street is known by all fashion addicts as the place for Belgian creations. On the window, the names of all designers having space in the shop are listed as well as(...)
L ATELIER EN HERBE - place du Grand-Sablon Grote Zavel
At Sablon place, in a lovely building hosting the home decor boutique Flamant, one can also fnd the florist shop Atelier en Herbe. In a well decorated space with gray and black walls, an assortment(...)
NEUHAUS - galerie de la Reine Koninginnegalerij
Neuhaus chocolate shop in the Saint Hubert galleries is a must see for their excellent Belgian choclate! The founder, Jean Neuhaus, opened an apothecary boutique in 1857, but very quickly, his(...)
PALISSANDRE - parvis de la Trinité Drievuldigheidsvoorplein 4
Located near Bailli street and Châtelain place, this gallery presents a collection of rare Art Nouveau and Art Deco style pieces for home furnishing. Jugendstil, Modern Style, Glasgow Style,(...)
JACQUES BROL - rue Haute Hoogstraat
Located in Haute Street, the heart of the secondhand shopping district, Jacques Brol boutique is named in reference to famed French crooner, Jacques Brel. The word brol is employed in Belgian(...)
MER DU NORD - boulevard Louis-Schmidt Louis Schmidtlaan
In the Saint Hubert galleries near the Grand Place is the boutique Mer du Nord which sells clothing for women and children in a well lit, colorful space. The brand name makes reference to the famous(...)
LIBRAIRIE TROPISMES - Galerie des Princes Prinsengalerij 11
Who ever said that they only read comic books in Brussels? The Tropismes library has a collection of French literature that will impress even the most hardened book-worm. (Of course, there is a comic(...)
LE GRENIER DE LA CHAPELLE - rue Haute Hoogstraat
Located in the Marolles and secondhand shopping district, Le Grenier de la Chapelle is known for its large choice of of artisan furniture in wood and built made to measure. In this show-room(...)
DANDOY - rue au Beurre Boterstraat
Between the Grand Place and the stock exchange, the cookie shop Dandoy is well known among sweets-lovers. For more than two centuries, this shop has perpetuated the artisanal methods of making(...)
GALERIE DES MINIMES - rue des Minimes Minimenstraat
The Minimes Gallery is located in the street of the same name near to Sablon. The galleries offer a large choice of antiques in over 600m² of space where more than 20 different vendors set up shop;(...)
A LA PAGE - rue du Prévost Provooststraat 2
At the corner of Prévost and Page streets, A la page boutique offers a range of products, in particular bedding and other household supplies from yesteryear. A cozy environment with lots of green(...)
BADEN BADEN - rue Haute Hoogstraat
In the heart of the secondhand shop district, Baden Baden is known by all those fascinated by decoration and bathrooms. For more than 20 years, this showroom/boutique offers bathroom and kitchen(...)
FLAMANT - place du Grand-Sablon Grote Zavel
The home decoration shop Flamant can be found in a beautiful building at Grand Sablon. The three Flamant brothers, aficionados of decor, had the idea to take furniture and objects of the past and(...)
LIBRAIRIE DU CIVA - rue de l'Ermitage Kluisstraat 55
The bookstore of the international center for city and architecture (CIVA) is the place to go to find information about any aspect of architecture of national heritage. On the ground floor of this(...)
AU COIN VERT - Rue Blaes 108/112
Does your interior need freshening up? Have you been looking for that decorative scheme of your dreams, without any success? Then make your way to the Coin Vert ("Green Corner") to find a pair of(...)
LA BOUTIQUE TINTIN - rue de la Colline Heuvelstraat
This boutique, located not too far from the Grand Place, takes you on a journey through the world of Herge's hero, Tintin. A red dragon straight out of the Lotus Bleu album is at the door to welcome(...)
ATMOSPHERES - rue Rollebeek Rollebeekstraat
In the most popular pedestrian street in Sablon, the two-story "Atmosphere" boutique offers antiques originating from trade fairs, flea markets and voyages. One will find it difficult to focus on(...)
CHRISTA RENIERS - rue Antoine-Dansaert Antoine Dansaertstraat
On Antoine-Dansaert street, in the fashion district, Christa Reniers' boutique attracts attention by its brightness. Everything in simply immaculate in this tiny space that doubles as a workshop(...)
SCENES DE MENAGE - place Brugmann Brugmannplein 4
Scènes de Ménage boutique at Brugmann place is known for table art and decoration. A pleasant showroom displays glasses, collections of dishes and silverware. The adage that greets customers goes,(...)
RAMBAGH - rue Haute Hoogstraat
Rambagh boutique is located in the secondhand shop neighborhood and has quickly made a name for itself among amateurs of Oriental art. In a large, two-story space, visitors discover furnishings,(...)
GALERIES ROYALES SAINT-HUBERT -
In the middle of the 19th Century, the Brussels city council chose to adopt the plan of young architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaer in rehabilitaing a run-down neighborhood. His idea? To construct a(...)
SENSES - ART NOUVEAU - rue Lebeau Lebeaustraat
In the heart of the Sablon district, Senses Art Nouveau boutique was created in 1998 in order to offer enthousiasts of this movement, the capital of which is Brussels, a choice of affordable(...)
WINERY - place Brugmann Brugmannplein 18
The Winery at Brugmann place is a new wine bar and cellar. Customers enter through the bar which is made up of light wooden tables and numerous shelves filled with bottles. Here, there is no list,(...)
