Jules Mairet, auteur sur Bruxelles Secrète

Things To Do Wellness & Nature

“It’s simply sublime”: The floral event of the year returns to Brussels – we finally know the date when tickets for the Laeken Greenhouses will go on sale in 2026.

With spring just around the corner,the annual event that all of Brussels has been waiting for is back! A true architectural and botanical gem, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken are preparing to reopen their doors for a li...

Escapes Things To Do

Just 10 minutes from the center of Brussels, this red-brick Renaissance castle hosts the capital’s most beautiful events. It hides a spectacular keep and a sublime park where millions of flowers are planted in spring.

Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of Brussels lies a real gem of heritage: the Castle of Grand-Bigard. A true architectural treasure surrounded by moats, this centuries-old building invites you to take a bre...

Food & Drink Things To Do

“An unforgettable culinary journey”: in the heart of Brussels, this fusion restaurant is one of the capital’s most popular addresses—it is offering a 50% discount on the entire bill until April 12!

Located in the heart of Brussels, the PURA restaurant has established itself over many years as a true gastronomic sanctuary in the capital. In a refined and warm setting, PURA invites you to explore its unique culinary...

Things To Do Wellness & Nature

In the heart of Brussels, Europe’s most spectacular colorful event unveils its 24th edition this summer—an incredible life-size work of art in the colors of Japan will enhance the “most beautiful square in the world” for four days!

Imagine hundreds of thousands of flowers, mainly dahlias, covering the 1,680 square meters of the Grand Place in the heart of Brussels. Every two years, the Belgian capital is transformed into a huge carpet of flowers f...

Culture Things To Do

Starting Thursday, March 12, this unmissable cultural event is back in Brussels—and most of the attractions are free thanks to this pass that few people know about!

The biggest cultural event of the year is back in Brussels! From March 12 to April 23, 2026, the capital is getting ready to live to the rhythm of its must-see artistic institutions. Every Thursday evening, between 6 an...

Escapes Things To Do

Close to Brussels, the world’s largest tulip park and the new edition of the floral exhibition at this 17th-century castle are reopening their doors in spring 2026—they are home to unique carpets of flowers stretching as far as the eye can see!

With spring just around the corner, Brussels Secret invites you to see life in color! In Belgium, as in neighboring countries, tulips are beginning their annual dance, transforming gardens into true works of art. Betwee...

Culture Things To Do

Less than an hour from Brussels, this little-known former 16th-century royal estate has just been awarded the European Heritage Label. It covers 45 hectares of English-style parkland and houses a unique archaeological museum!

Nestled in the heart of Hainaut, the Domaine de Mariemont is a must-see destination just one hour from the capital. Recently recognized by the European Heritage Label, this former 16th-century royal estate, now a showca...

Culture Escapes Things To Do

Just an hour from Brussels, this spectacular 2.5-hectare garden instantly transports you to Japan, with its cherry blossoms and stunning traditional pavilions.

As March begins and the cherry blossoms start to bud, Brussels Secret takes you to a place of escape just one hour from the capital. In the heart of the province of Limburg, close to the Netherlands, Europe’s larg...

Culture Things To Do

Just a few minutes from the center of Brussels, this Renaissance castle with medieval origins almost disappeared—it housed a velodrome and movie studios before becoming a listed monument.

In the heart of the municipality of Molenbeek, just a few minutes from the center of Brussels, a Renaissance silhouette suddenly emerges from the urban landscape. Far from the hustle and bustle of the capital, the Châte...

Food & Drink Things To Do

This iconic Art Deco brasserie in Brussels, dating from 1995, is one of the highest-rated in the capital—and it’s offering up to 50% off until April 12!

Since 1995, Brasserie Les Trappistes, located in the municipality of Molenbeek, has established itself as an essential gourmet stop in Brussels. And on the occasion of The Fork 2026 Festival, the establishment wishes to...