Lifestyle

On the Hiking Trail of the Trappist Abbeys of Wallonia

09 July 2020

A 290 km marked trail reserved for experienced hikers allows you to follow the paths linking Chimay, Rochefort and Orval, three abbeys famous for their Trappist beers.

The flax industry and its history

07 July 2020

The Texture Museum recounts the history of the linen and cloth industry in the Kortrijk region, which has been famous for its textile industry for centuries.

Concept chocolate, more than a handmade chocolate

06 July 2020

Every year, some 15,000 tourists from all over the world are seduced by Concept Chocolate in Schaerbeek.

The Meuse by bike, along the water's edge

01 July 2020

Are you longing for freedom? Hop on your bike and discover Wallonia by taking the towpaths and old railway tracks along the Meuse River from Givet (France) to Maastricht (Netherlands).

VRT's programme Tik Tak has now conquered the BBC

30 June 2020

It would be fair to say that Tik Tak is more popular than ever now that the BBC has adopted the Flemish preschool series.

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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