Shopping

Set aside some serious time for shopping in Brussels and be sure to wear some sensible shoes as the cobbles will play havoc with your heels!!

Location, Location, Location

Not too be missed is the elaborate St. Hubert Gallery built in 1847, and a stone's throw from the Grand Place. Brimming with luxurious shops like the Neuhaus chocolaterie and beautiful antique shops. For something a little bit special, try the Avenue Louise, Brussels' answer to the Champs Elysées!

Shop till you Drop

Antique lovers should visit the Sablon for an amazing choice of antique shops and galleries but bargain hunters may like a visit to the weekend antique market. Equally popular is the daily flea market on the Place de Jeu de Balle in Marolles district. Be prepared to bargain hard and then take the weight of your feet at one of the many nearby cafés.

For die hard bargain hunters, head for the Maasmechelen Village, an outlet shopping centre with more than 95 boutiques offering discounts on designer fashions all year round. It's 105 km (60 miles) from Brussels and takes approximately 1 hour to get there by car and there is also a shuttle bus from Brussels.