Eurostar Brussels Breaks
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Planning a short break or trip to Brussels by Eurostar?
If you are planning a trip to Belgium then you should definately visit Brussels, the European capital and home to the european parliment. Belgium offers a wide selection of architecture, places to eat and lots of art and museums.
Brussels is the largest city in Belgium and the languages spoken are Dutch and French with most people speaking French. You should be discerning as to which language to use and also some of the Belgium nuances of French or risk offending some of the locals.
Brussels is divided in 19 separate areas, each with plenty of interest and demonstrating a unique taste of Belgium. No trip to Brussels is complete without sampling the fine chocolates and the quality Beers.
Brussels is the largest city in Belgium and the languages spoken are Dutch and French with most people speaking French. You should be discerning as to which language to use and also some of the Belgium nuances of French or risk offending some of the locals.
Brussels is divided in 19 separate areas, each with plenty of interest and demonstrating a unique taste of Belgium. No trip to Brussels is complete without sampling the fine chocolates and the quality Beers.
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Brussels Tour operators
If you are looking for a cheap break to Brussels then try these tour operators.
One essential tip we give to people is to use the services of a tour operator, they will know the area and be able to suggest hotels to suit your needs and in locations convenient to your chosen itinerary. Here are a selection of affiliated links to sites selling great value package breaks to Lille. The following links will provide you with some great value package breaks to Brussels by Eurostar and Eurotunnel.
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Attractions and things to do in Brussels
Lets get an overview of what is on offer in Belgium for the tourist.
Popular attractions in belgium include the Mannequin Pis, a humourous fountain of a peeing boy. You should also make a point of seeing the awesome medieval architecture in teh Grand Place. By day the Grand Place is stunning in it's own right but when it is lit up at night it becomes a magical place to discover and the whole character of the place changes.
There is also a 100 metre tall structure containing nine sphears of steel, making the structure of an iron crystal called the Atomium and this affords some interesting photographic opportunities.
For those that like parks and senery we suggest you look around the Cinquantenaire Park.
The re are around 80 museums in Belgium to explore plus a large number of galleries with exibits ranging from modern art to some classic paintings from the old masters.
There is also a 100 metre tall structure containing nine sphears of steel, making the structure of an iron crystal called the Atomium and this affords some interesting photographic opportunities.
For those that like parks and senery we suggest you look around the Cinquantenaire Park.
The re are around 80 museums in Belgium to explore plus a large number of galleries with exibits ranging from modern art to some classic paintings from the old masters.
Getting around Brussels
Lets look at the travel options around Brussels
As a modern city you can get around quite easily by car although parking is generally at a premium at peak times.
There is an underground rail network the premetro, the city also has good rail services with a number of stations nearby. For a relaxing trip around the city you can use the tram network.
There are also a number of bicycle hire places allowing you to explore Brussels at your leisure and fully enjoy the outside and get some excercise.
There is an underground rail network the premetro, the city also has good rail services with a number of stations nearby. For a relaxing trip around the city you can use the tram network.
There are also a number of bicycle hire places allowing you to explore Brussels at your leisure and fully enjoy the outside and get some excercise.
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