Lifestyle

New city library, the jewel in the crown of Mechelen

09 October 2020

From being a Dominican convent around 1650, a shelter for the elderly poor, a hospital, a barracks and now Het Predikheren, the brand new city library of Mechelen and winner of the 2020 Prize for Immo

The most award-winning ‘vegetable restaurants’ in the world

08 October 2020

There are four Belgian establishments among the top ten in the world, according to the ranking of the best restaurants that glorify vegetables, which has just been published by the We're Smart Gr

Belgium, unusual and unknown

08 October 2020

Here is something that will interest those who dream of visiting a Belgium off the beaten track and far from the main tourist attractions: Pierre Guelff, Belgian journalist, writer and columnist at

Reopening of the Euro Space Center

05 October 2020

The Euro Space Center is reopening after more than a year of major work. More than an amusement park dedicated to space, the site also aims to be an educational tool for all audiences.

Beer over the course of the Meuse and History

24 September 2020

In the Middle Ages, roads were unsafe and of poor quality. Inland waterways are therefore transport routes par excellence, for both goods and for people.

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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