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.
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A LA PAGE
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 plants displays rustic pots and cookers made of white porcelaine and antique cutlery. A blue-tiled room houses coffee tables and directly behind, a darker room featuring an armoire filled with bowls, antique cooking utensils and beautiful silver. For those interested in the fashion of days past, another back room offers a selection of old shirts, ties and other accessories. Its a good idea to drop by every so often as the shop is constantly restocked with items found at other markets and new surprises are just around the corner!
IXELLES 1050
00 32 2 537 33 04
