Lifestyle

Europe's largest boat lift, Strépy-Thieu, turns 20

13 September 2022

Four hydraulic lifts were built on the Canal du Centre in Hainaut between 1885 and 1917. Between 1982 and 2002, a new hydraulic feat was added: the Strépy-Thieu boat lift.

Homegrown sprouts

07 September 2022

In the Belgian dish stoemp, in quiches, in sausage... Everyone knows this little green vegetable, although the same cannot be said for its origins.

The "cuistax" (go-karts) of the coast defy time

18 August 2022

Your stay at the Belgian coast cannot be considered a success until you have taken your family or friends for a ride in a "cuistax" or go-kart, an indestructible Belgian invention from the 1

The flower carpet of the Grand-Place is 50 years old

09 August 2022

For its 50th anniversary, the flower carpet is back on the most beautiful square in the world.

A visionary in the Belgian wine world

29 July 2022

In 2003, Philippe Grafé created his Domaine du Chenoy in Namur, which would become a household name in viticulture in French-speaking Belgium. He had been experimenting with growing hybrid vines.

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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