Lifestyle

Two major new attractions at Pairi Daiza

18 March 2019

A baby elephant was born at Pairi Daiza park in February. The calf ventures outside with his mother when the temperature rises above 14 degrees, so he will be more visible in the summer.

Euphrasie Mbamba's pralines are taking the world by storm

18 February 2019

The gastronomic guide Gault&Millau has named Euphrasie Mbamba as "Chocolatier of the Year 2019".

The success of commemorative tourism in the Westhoek

18 February 2019

Between 2014 and 2018, three million tourists visited war sites and took part in First World War commemorative activities in the Westhoek area.

Belgian fashion designer Martin Margiela’s star continues to shine in France

15 February 2019

In March 2018, Focus magazine announced that the Belgian fashion god, Martin Margiela would be holding a major retrospective of his creations in the Paris museum Palais Galliera.

Sint-Truiden beckons for the Japanese

07 February 2019

Every year, the blossoms in the Haspengouw fruit region around Sint-Truiden herald the arrival of spring.

Belgian creativity and well-being

Belgium is an open society founded on tolerance. Its central position in Europe, its situation at the confluence between the Latin and Germanic worlds, its multilingualism and its pioneering political, social and religious freedoms have contributed to its cosmopolitan and friendly character.

Belgians like to enjoy life and make sure they do so! So nowhere else will you find so many regional, authentic and colourful beers, with such a contrasting range of tastes and smells. As for the Belgian chocolatiers, they offer products of unrivalled quality and flavour with a well-established world famous reputation. Waffles, spéculoos biscuits, cuberdon candies... Belgium has much to offer food lovers, not to mention its famous chips! Belgium is also the country with the most Michelin-starred restaurants per km² in the world.

Modern and trend-setting, Belgians love beauty. Fashion, furniture and room accessories, Belgian designers adore mixing genres and muddying the waters by tearing down borders! Internationally recognised, Belgian artists have long infiltrated the stores on the smartest avenues of capital cities the world over.

A country of freedoms and innovations, life is good in Belgium where we know how to welcome you so you can discover a lifestyle that's both comfortable and easy-going.

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