Lifestyle

And the best ice cream maker is…

31 March 2026

Look no further for the best ice cream in the world. It’s officially in Brussels.

Antwerp Six immortalised in a new book

24 March 2026

The Antwerp Six have been immortalised in a new book by author Oscar Van den Boogaard after he interviewed the legendary designers together.

Hot chips vending machines arrive on the streets of Brussels

24 February 2026

When it comes to chips, the story seems never-ending. The latest episode could be the arrival of chips vending machines.

Belgium's Italian gastronomy wins international awards

18 December 2025

A number of Belgian-based Italian restaurants have made a name for themselves in renowned international competitions.

A Belgian cheese judged "the best in the world"

17 December 2025

The prestigious Concours International de Lyon has named a cheese from Rumbeke (West Flanders) as best in the world in the Gouda category.

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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