More than 800 people responded to our survey on the theme “Belgians are...”. While “bon vivant” came first, the adjective was closely followed by “modest”, “surreal” and “nice”.
In the heart of the capital, tiny, inconspicuous streets carry often meaningful names, such as the Impasse du Val des Roses (Impasse of the Valley of Roses) or the Impasse des Huitres (Impasse of the
Everyone knows the major roads in Brussels and the small streets around the Grand Place, but are you aware of these alleyways dating back to a previous era; they are often well hidden and off the tour