As foodies in Belgium know, there’s much more to the country’s cuisine than chocolate and waffles. Each region has its local specialties, and the Walloon city of Dinant is no exception. A super-rich tart called Flamiche and super-hard cookies called Couques de Dinant are two local favourites you should try.
Make time this weekend for Floralientime in Brussels Grand Place
The most popular event on the Brussels summer calendar is the Flower Carpet in Grand Place. Unfortunately, it only happens every other year. But this year sees the inauguration of a new floral event. Every odd year, Floralïentime will fill Brussels’ stunning city hall building with floral arrangements from some of the country’s best designers.
One of the smaller rooms in the Funkey Hotel – still bright and airy.
The Funkey Hotel has just opened in Brussels, and it ticks all of our boxes for a great hotel stay: affordability, comfort, location, style and fun. Read on for your chance to win a free night!
Tucked away in central Namur is Wallonia Belgium’s finest bakery. Using only organic ingredients, Boulangerie Legrand makes bread just as they have for the past six generations, with love and passion.
Yum, Fresh Belgian Cheese at Le Fraysse
We’ve discovered countless wonderful Belgian artisanal products over the years; sparkling wine, goat cheese, ostrich meat, jams and jellies, gluten-free cookies, and of course, scores of Belgian beer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at Andrew and said “There needs to be a shop in Brussels where we can buy all of these delicious Belgian products.” Well now there is and it’s called Le Fraysse.
A peek inside the Crossbow Guild House Museum in Brussels
Many fascinating traditions exist in Brussels, dating from the city’s beginnings: festivals, parades, religious ceremonies and trade guilds. One of the most interesting of the later is the Grand Serment Royal et de Saint-Georges des Arbalétriers de Bruxelles – the crossbow guild of Brussels.
Where to find your summer reads in Brussels
Our Correspondent Laura offers up some great places to find English books in Brussels for a bit of summer literature lovin‘.
Chèvrerie d’Ozo goat farm
The Chèvrerie d’Ozo is an Alpine goat farm in the Belgian Ardennes, producing a variety of delicious cheeses. Visitors can meet the goats and learn about the cheese-making process.
Generous Gluten-free Organic Cookies from Belgium
A Brussels-based bakery is offering organic and gluten-free cookies in Belgium. Even better – Generous Cookies taste fantastic.
