Jules Mairet, auteur sur Bruxelles Secrète

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“A Magical Night”: For its 37th anniversary, the Brussels-Capital Region transforms into a giant open-air dance floor—a weekend of completely free festivities, featuring electro concerts and exclusive tours

It’s official: on May 9, 2026, Brussels is set to come alive for the 37th anniversary of the Brussels-Capital Region. This edition of the legendary Fête de l’Iris promises a total immersion inthe city’s w...

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“The event of the year!”: The biggest pop culture festival returns to Brussels for a spectacular weekend—Aaron Paul, David Harbour, and a massive cosplay contest will bring one of the capital’s most iconic venues to life

Calling all gaming and binge-watching fans: the Comic Con Brussels phenomenon is set to transform the capital into the epicenter of global pop culture. On May 2 and 3, 2026, the Tour & Taxis site will...

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Just 1.5 hours from Brussels, this charming village—voted the most beautiful in Wallonia—has become Europe’s first “Book Capital”—an Ardennes gem that is home to a must-see museum and a 2-kilometer-long book trail!

Nestled in the heart of the Ardennes, the charming village of Redu, voted “Most Beautiful Village in Wallonia” in 2024, stands out as an essential stop in the region. Just 1.5 hours from Brussels, this ge...

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Just 20 minutes from the center of Brussels, this enchanting Belle Époque lake hides an invisible border in the middle of its waters—a local gem that offers spectacular water activities and the region’s finest restaurant

Just twenty minutes from the hustle and bustle of Brussels, Lake Genval offers an enchanting retreat where time seems to have stood still in the Belle Époque. A true gem nestled on the edge of the Sonian...

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Just one hour from Brussels, this global temple of crystal, hidden within a former Cistercian abbey, celebrates its bicentennial—200 years of unique craftsmanship, blending industrial genius with the Art Deco movement

For two centuries now, the Val Saint-Lambert crystal factory has been showcasing Belgian craftsmanship beyond its borders, transforming a former Cistercian abbey into a global temple of crystal. Starting...

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“It feels like the Middle Ages”: Less than two hours from Brussels, this gem on the Semois hides a thousand-year-old castle—a mysterious town with unique panoramas and distinctive local cuisine!

Dominated by the imposing silhouette of its thousand-year-old castle, Bouillon offers an epic journey through time and untamed nature. In this jewel of the Semois Valley, the town’s historical past is sti...

Things to do Wellness & nature

Right in the heart of Brussels, this 10-hectare English-style garden at the foot of the European Parliament hides a 15th-century medieval tower and a 200-year-old plane tree—an unmissable, rejuvenating, and cultural getaway

At the foot of the glass giants of the European Quarter lies one of Brussels’ best-kept secrets: Leopold Park. A true green lung nestled in the former Maelbeek Valley, this English-style garden offers a b...

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On the edge of the Sonian Forest, this 1970s Brussels landmark is the only Belgian building featured at MoMA—its Brutalist architecture has even served as a film set!

On the edge of the Sonian Forest, a monumental silhouette defies the laws of traditional geometry: the former CBR headquarters. A true “modernist ocean liner ” completed in 1970, this white concrete build...

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Right in the heart of Ixelles, this XXL street food spot that everyone is flocking to serves the most generous sandwiches in the capital—Brussels’ new temple of pastrami and smash burgers!

Some sandwiches are savored, others are devoured. Just a stone’s throw from Place Flagey in the vibrant Ixelles neighborhood, one spot stands out for its , where every dish is designed to leave a lasting impression. Mee...

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Just a few minutes from downtown, this listed architectural gem stands as a true Brussels landmark—an Art Deco masterpiece that has remained intact since 1927

In the heart of the municipality of Jette, a distinctive silhouette catches the eye of passersby: the Withuis, or “White House.” A masterpiece by Brussels architect Joseph Diongre, this 1927 building symb...