Getaways and excursions in and around Brussels

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Hidden in the heart of Brussels lies one of the capital’s best Mexican spots—a culinary gem that prepares homemade tacos with exceptional ingredients!

Looking for a ? Step inside Comer, a hidden gem where authentic Mexican flavors meet boundless creativity. Here, everything is designed to awaken your taste buds with homemade corn tortillas filled with slow-cooked topp...

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“Little Belgian Canada”: Less than two hours from Brussels, this emerald-watered lake hidden in the heart of the Ardennes offers a complete change of scenery—it features a hiking trail and spectacular water activities

Nestled in a wild valley of the Ourthe River, Lake Nisramont stands out as a natural gem of the Province of Luxembourg. With its majestic coniferous forests and emerald waters, this spectacular site offer...

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Less than 2 hours from Brussels, this enchanting region is home to a wild gem spanning 70,000 hectares and Belgium’s most romantic trail—it was inaugurated by Queen Marie-Henriette in 1899

A true jewel of the province of Liège, the Hoëgne River carves out one of Belgium’s most romantic valleys, where amber-colored waterfalls and enchanting trails go hand in hand. To understandthe unique spi...

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“A unique experience!”: For Easter, this legendary venue in the heart of Brussels offers an unusual egg hunt, featuring exceptional chocolates and distinctive beers—a weekend of celebrations that leads to the capital’s most beautiful treasures!

Ready for a one-of-a-kind egg hunt? This Easter weekend, Belgian Beer World is shaking up traditions by transforming its usual tasting workshop into a sparkling playground. With these gourmet pairings of...

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Just 1.5 hours from Brussels, this “open-air museum” nestled in the cliffs offers one of Belgium’s most spectacular hikes—a sublime nature reserve home to prehistoric caves and reconstructed Roman baths!

Welcome to the Furfooz Nature Reserve, a geological treasure nestled in the spectacular Lesse Valley, just a stone’s throw from Dinant. A true open-air museum, this limestone massif invites you on a 4-kil...

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“It feels like the end of the world”: Just 90 minutes from Brussels, this 200-hectare natural gem with a Saharan feel has become Limburg’s best-kept secret—it hides crystal-clear ponds and a 30-meter-high observation tower

Welcome to the Sahara of Lommel, a sandy expanse reminiscent of an exotic desert in the heart of Limburg. This unique landscape, born of a singular industrial past, has over the years transformed into a n...

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Just 45 minutes from Brussels, this little-known fortified town is home to a 13th-century gem listed by UNESCO—it hides a unique pentagonal brick citadel

Head to Diest, a historic gem nestled on the edge of Flemish Brabant. A former sentinel watching overthe Belgian state, this fortified city invites you on an epic journey through its military past. From i...

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Less than 90 minutes from Brussels, this little-known medieval gem from the 14th century miraculously survived World War II—it is located in a charming and secluded hamlet voted “the most beautiful village in West Flanders.”

Just a stone’s throw from the canals of Damme andthe bustling streets of Bruges, Oostkerke Castle stands as a romantic treasure with its red-brick facades. A true 14th-century fortress, this building with...

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Less than two hours from Brussels, this village—ranked among the most beautiful in Wallonia—hides a majestic castle of medieval origin and a historic 19th-century wash house—an authentic steam train traverses the region, offering a journey through history!

Nestled in the municipality of Viroinval, within the province of Namur, the village of Vierves-sur-Viroin seems to have been frozen in time, radiating timeless elegance. Dominated by the majestic silhouet...

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“All you can hear is birdsong”: Just 10 minutes from downtown Brussels, this 5-hectare secret garden is the ideal retreat for a rejuvenating break—it hides a former 13th-century Cistercian abbey and a spectacular Gothic church!

Hidden in the heart of theIxelles district lies a sanctuary of serenity far fromthe hustle and bustle of the city: the Gardens of the Abbey of La Cambre. Founded in the 13th century by a Cistercian commun...

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