Destination Brussels

Brussels, my discovery
Brussels,
either for a week or a month… Brussels, a
region where the most extraordinary places cross paths with
surrealists, fashion artisans, and the elegance of "Made in
Belgium".
Brussels, a Capital region which is the
home to the capital of Europe and the Kingdom of Belgium,
but which is also famous for the Grand'Place, Manneken-Pis,
the Atomium, the treasures of the Art Nouveau and the
permanent liveliness of the Heysel or Bruparck. This area is
always bustling with business people attending fairs or
congresses, and families and travellers visiting the
Mini-Europe park.
Brussels, a city were the art of living
rules and where the locals will invite you to a table
outside a café for a kriek or a gueuze, in this village
which has become a cosmopolitan village passionate about
gastronomy.

Brussels stands for comic strip heroes,
world music, the beauties of Art Nouveau or gourmet trails.
It is the centre of Europe, a centre of decision-making.
Enjoy your stay and discover the great variety of our the
cultural heritage of our city.
On arrival you will receive a guide with all cultural
activities to make your choice.
See also the agenda and the addresses of Brussels.
Belgium in brief
Surface area : 32,545 km²
Capital: Brussels
Population: ~10.4 million
Languages : Dutch, French, German
Constitutional monarchy and parliment
Chef de l’état : le Roi Albert II
Prime Minister : Guy Verhofstadt
Borders with France, Germany, Luxemburg and the Netherlands
Currency
Euro
Brussels in brief
Population : 951,581
Surface area : 161 km²
Museums : Ancien Art, Modern Art, City Museum, René Magritte
Museum, Horta museum (architecture), Natural Sciences
museum, Cinquantenaire museum, Belgian Comic strip Centre…
Monuments : Atomium, Manneken-Pis, Bourse (Stock Market),
Botanique, the Royal Greenhouses, numerous monasteries…
Transport
Trains : the SNCB operates a
network which covers the entire country (lien vers
www.b-rail.be)
Tram – bus – subway : the STIB operates a network which
covers Brussels and outlying regions. (lien vers
www.stib.irisnet.be)
Taxis Numerous taxi companies, including Taxis Verts and
Taxis Oranges (are more expensive in Brussels than in London
or New York)
Public holidays

January 1, Easter Monday, May
1, Ascension , Whitsun , July 21 (National Holiday), August
15, November 1, November 11, December 25.