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 Music from a book |
79 Rue des Eperonniers Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 1246 |
Adagio is a must for the musicians amongst us. Whether you play an instrument as an amateur or as a professional, this is the shop you need. You can find scores for each instrument and for each genre here. Music from all periods have been united here and is now for sale. Or, as a score in the display window says: Music from Bach to now. Allow yourself to be carried away by the rhythm of the music and start making music yourself. There are new as well as second-hand theory books and there is literature on music history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cut, shave, grind,... |
7 Rue de l'Hôpital Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 49 62 |
Au Grand Rasoir - Maison Jamart has been Court Supplier for ages. And once you have entered this store, you know it for sure. Once you become king or queen this is the only kind of shop you would be deigning to visit. Knives, scissors, razors and pocket knives are on display in the window. Here you will find anything that is sharp. And once inside, you might think you just went back forty years in time. Magnificent counter, of course, for even the shop's sign itself already evokes nostalgia. There is a workshop where cutlery is (re)silvered and where knives and scissors are ground and repaired. When dining in the Royal Palace you cut your finger - here's the guilty party. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beauty and the beast |
73 rue Antoine Dansaert Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 8940 (Informatie voor toeristen) |
La Belle et la Bête is located on the corner of the Rue du Vieux Marché au Grainsnand and the Rue A. Dansaert. This is a shop for the modern woman who wants to feel good in her clothes. The shop's own design of clothing is sold here with matching shoes and handbags. There is not only exclusive evening wear, but also stylish leisure wear. There are, for example, designer mules to wear at the beach. One thing though, it is rather expensive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colourful grand place |
Grote Markt Brussels 1000 Belgium |
Every day except Monday and Thursday, Grand Place becomes a bit of a Flower Market. Green Fingers, hither! Amidst the daily abundance of flowers, plants and herbs you won't have an easy task if you're just planning to buy a flower for a friend. There is so much to choose from that hours of heartwrenching doubt will be yours. This Flower Market is an envigorating refreshment for Grand Place. And, of course, you can just behave like the majority of tourists: saunter a bit, sniff a bit and go for a coffee or a beer and watch the action. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Adventures of Tintin |
13 Rue de la Colline Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 5152 http://www.tintin.be |
Tintin is a comic written by Hergé, a.k.a. George Rémi, born in Brussels on May 22, 1907. The comics have been translated into more than 50 languages, which makes Tintin famous all over the world. In 1984, the first shop with Tintin designer objects was opened in London. Shortly afterwards, Tintin shops were opened in Brussels, Tokyo, Barcelona, Montréal, Lisbon, Kyoto, Dubai and even on the Internet. You can buy comics in various languages, figures, rugs and other designer objects. In the back of the shop you will find a clothes shop, also dedicated to Tintin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Adolphe Adam to Alexander Zemlinsky |
74 Coudenberg SACoudenberg 74 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 0965 http://www.classicalmusic.be/i... |
La Boîte à Musique is situated next to the Palace of Fine Arts, with good reason. The presence of culture cannot be denied here, but the definition of culture is rather restrictive: you will only find classical music. This shop is run by the de Wouters d'Oplinter family, son Bertrand is in charge of the (small) record label Pavane, specialising in classical music. The shop's collection is very large, prices are very reasonable, and if you don't find that coveted CD in this shop, just cross the street. You'll find Domaine du Disque there, another Belgian classic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Train stop |
2 Carrefour de l'Europe Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 528 28 28 (Informatie voor toeristen) http://www.nmbs.be |
Brussels Centraal/Centrale (Central) is a popular station located right in the heart of Brussels. It's just a few minutes' walk to sites such as Grand Place, The Beaux Arts Museum, the Royal Palace, the Sablon and much more! The station is open each day from 6:20am-10.30pm. In it are small snack stores, a few dining facilities, a pharmacy and a newsstand. Outside the station, you'll find bus services, an adjoining metro facility and a queue of taxis just outside the doors. There is a handy luggage storage facility provided and a network of private lockers for smaller bags. Trains operating here connect to Brussels two other major train stations: Brussels Noord/Nord (North), in the direction of Zaventem Airport, and Brussels Zuid/Midi (South), for connections to the Thalys or Eurostar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comics-lovers paradise |
100 Boulevard Anspach Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 0809 http://www.brusel.com/ |
Last year, the great Belgian comicbook artist François Schuiten designed his first theatre sets. He has always had a soft spot for architecture. In his famous book Brüsel, he designed a magical timeless city (inspired by Brussels, of course), on which the iron interior of this magical comicshop/gallery is based. For just Belgian comics, go to any major bookstore, but here you'll find the rarities - and an impressive collection of statuettes and gadgets, and not just Tintin. The gallery is on the first floor, and you're in for another treat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Coffee + chocolate = Cafe-Tasse! |
15 Rue du Marché aux Herbes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 502 4907 http://www.cafe-tasse.com/ |
The Café-Tasse Store sells the brand Café-Tasse. This is a combination of two flavours: coffee and chocolate. It was the owner's dearest wish to be able to enjoy chocolate whilst sipping coffee. The wish came true; Café-Tasse was born and is now represented in over thirty countries. The products are prepared with coffee beans covered with chocolate. You will find chocolate coffee, chocolate spread and coffee flavoured chocolate. You can even buy coffee or tea jelly! Everything is beautifully wrapped in wooden boxes in jars. There is an old pine counter in the shop which makes it even more cosy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist shop dedicated to Belgian beers |
56 Rue du Marché aux Herbes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 502 1906 |
A beer paradise like Belgium needs its temples, like this one: one of the best specialised beer shops in town. Ever since 1996, you can buy your favourite beer by bottle or crate, or packed in the most creative ways: why not have a meter of beer? And for those who are not supposed to have any alcohol, there are all kinds of nice things related to beer, like original T-shirts of famous beer brands, beer mats and typical beer glasses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Many books at bargain prices |
17 Rue des Grands Carmes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 511 41 60 http://www.deslegte.com/index.jsp |
Books, books and more books. At De Slegte you can do more with your money. People come here to sell books they do not need anymore so that others can buy them at a bargain price. They fall under many categories: cookery books, travel guides, novels, dictionaries and school books. You can even find English, Spanish, German and Italian literature; make the effort to look around and you will be rewarded. De Slegte is situated in the Lievevrouwbroersstraat not far from Manneken Pis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Top quality Belgian handbags |
31 Galerie de la Reine 31 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 7198 http://www.delvaux.com/ |
The middle of the magnificent Galeries Saint-Hubert is the perfect setting for this boutique, selling expensive, top quality Belgian handbags. The business, founded in 1829, specialised in producing only handbags until 1935. Since then, Delvaux has become the Belgian name for handmade leather handbags and accessories. Until not so long ago, the brand courted a wealthy older clientele; with the advent of Deux, its second, younger, more affordable label, their bags can be found on the arms of most smart ladies of style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Handmade designer hats |
29 Rue des Pierres Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 8588 / +32 (0)2 511 1188 http://www.elvispompilio.com/ |
This amazing shop is one of a kind in Brussels. All the hats for sale here are handmade and of the finest quality. Besides this location, there are Pompilio boutiques in London and Paris. Its famous clientele includes tennis star Yannick Noah, actress Joan Collins, designers Valentino and Ann Demeulemeester. Here, quality and innovative design reign supreme. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 More colours than the rainbow |
25-29 Rue de l'Hôpital Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 5892 |
Emery & Cie is a paint that can be described as acrylic casein paint, casein being a protein substance that can be found in milk. The paint looks matt, dries quickly and is odourless. In addition, it can be used on any material: plaster, bricks, cement, wood, carton, paper, cloth and glass. In the display window they claim you can paint 7-9m² with 1kg paint. There is a wide range of colour samples; the shop's intention is to allow you to take a look at their entire collection. You can ask for advice if unsure of a specific colour combination. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Near the fish market |
2 Quai aux Briques 2 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 6089 |
Since the 1920s, the waterway that once flowed into this neighbourhood has been drained. What stayed behind was a delightful mix of seafood restaurants and shops. François is an exquisite, traditional restaurant and a local favorite. Beautiful setting, great food. The restaurant also incorporates a top quality fish shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-known Belgian chocolatier |
22 Grand Place 22 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 2537 http://www.godiva.com/ |
Where else than on Grand Place would you find the Brussels shop of Godiva, the best-known Belgian chocolatier? There are five other shops in this city, but let us see this one as a symbol. And by the way, though their delectable pralines are still made in Brussels, the firm of Godiva has long ago been swallowed by an American company, makers also of Campbell's soup. A fancy Grand Place tin filled with an assortment including "Coeur de Bruxelles" (heart of Brussels) in milk chocolate costs EUR24. Godiva also has special chocolate gifts for all occasions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cuddly toy shop |
39-43 Rue Du Marché Aux Herbes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 9622 http://thegrasshopper.be/grass... |
The Grasshopper is a place where you can easily start dreaming! This is a toy shop where not one technological gadget can be found. Instead, there are cuddly toys in every colour, shape and size, and toys that need to be wound up with a key to make them move or play music. You can buy floating seagulls to hang from the ceiling, and ducks to fish for, just like at the fair. Everything sold here was made in small workshops. This shop is a place where you can find peace and remember how it was to be a child! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fairy-like designs |
4 Galerie du Roi 4 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 0763 http://www.kaattilley.com |
Kaat Tilley studied painting and fashion design before presenting her first collection in 1985. Escape, the daywear line that still exists, was next in 1991. In 1992, Tilley received a lot of media coverage on her design of the stagewear for Belgian group Zap Mama and the Portuguese Madredeus. Fairy-like designs and delicate silhouettes, which have become Kaat Tilley's trade mark, are especially present in Inner her prêt-à-porter, bridal and eveningwear line. Next to that, Earthings is a collection of knitwear and Frederiek consists of her own collection for kids. Kaat Tilley is one of contemporary Belgian fashion's household names and she runs boutiques worldwide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trends for tots |
32 Rue Antoine Dansaert Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 514 3234 |
This shop, Cat & Mouse, is celebrated for its upmarket designer children's clothing. Here you'll find top-designer labels from the likes of Claude Vell, Topo, Claude Hontoir, Lalalou, Paul Smith, Pom d'Api and Dries Van Noten, in pint sizes. The range of clothing spans infants to children's sizes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Backpacks and other accessories |
7 Rue Neuve Brussels 1070 Belgium +32 (0)2 218 2775 http://www.kipling.com/ |
This popular Belgian maker of backpacks and handbags has a small store selling products made of the same special material used for all of their products, all of which have a funny little monkey attached to them. For die-hard Kipling fans, there is now also a Kipling café and restaurant on Avenue de Tervuren, near Cinquantenaire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The artistic side of the city |
Rue du Marché aux Herbes Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 8940 (Informatie voor toeristen) |
The Kunstmarkt (Art Market) is a small but cosy market where artists show art and handicrafts of their own design. Beautiful to see, especially if you realise that each object was made with love. Aquarelles, cartoons, pen drawings in Indian ink, figures made of iron wire, jewellery - you will find all these things at this market. One of the artists even makes clocks and paints them by hand. The stalls are covered with green and red canvas, so can easily be seen from a distance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seventh heaven for film lovers |
49 Boulevard Anspach Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 217 5947 |
This is a great shop for film fanatics where you can find everything to please even the most avid film critic. It offers photos of famous film stars, not only of the older ones like Greta Garbo, but also of younger ones like Cameron Diaz. There are posters of well-known films like "The Gold Rush" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley". You can even buy complete screenplays of, for example "Birth of a Nation" or "The English Patient". Basically, this shop offers nearly everything for the movie buff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's a small world |
12 Rue des Eperonniers Spoormakerstraat Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 2 512 4759 http://www.lacourteechelle.com/ |
La Courte Echelle is a place where you can walk around between dolls houses and miniature pieces of furniture. This is not a toyshop - even Barbie is way too tall for this furniture. You can buy beautiful wooden miniature houses which even have their own lighting. Be your own interior designer and decorator: wallpaper, carpets, chandeliers and dinner services, all in miniature, even small bottles of wine. There are ready-made houses, furniture and kits with instructions to make fine miniatures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Foie gras with wine |
41 Place Sainte-Catherine Brussels 1000 Belgium |
La Ferme Landaise - Les Caves Ste-Catherine. These are in fact two shops in one. La Ferme Landaise (The Farm from the Landes, a region in Southern France) specialises in duck and goose foie gras, hare pâté, smoked salmon and other culinary luxuries. As a good meal deserves a good glass of wine, Les Caves Ste-Catherine has an impressive stock of wine and champagne. This is a beautiful shop, but luxury has its price! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheese: not just for mice! |
22 Place De La Paix Brussels 1140 Belgium +32 (0)2 215 1361 http://www.langhendries.be/ |
There is an enormous variety of Belgian cheeses, and it's something Belgians should brag about. Langhendries does this and sells cheese to the inhabitants of Brussels and, of course, to tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent place for books of art |
27-29 Galerie du Roi 2 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 2412 http://www.librairie-saint-hub... |
The owners of the magnificent Galeries Saint-Hubert will never let a shop to just anyone. But against this great bookshop specializing in art even they can't hold anything. The personnel here is highly knowledgeable and very friendly, but then again, there's something rather stern in their looks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweet, sweeter, sweetest |
31 Rue au Beurre Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 0326 http://www.biscuiteriedandoy.be/ |
Maison J. Dandoy has one of the most famous display windows in Brussels, and they always tempt you with something sweet. Dandoy has been around since 1829 and sells Brussels specialties; it's an authentic shop in a touristic environment. Looking at the window or eating their wares will make much more of an impression than describing them: spiced biscuits, pain à la grecque, currant bread, cinnamon bread, marzipan, ice-cream and sorbets, amongst other things. One look at the window explains more than a hundred words could ever say! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuts and slices |
28 Rue Melsens, 28 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 6178 http://www.bruxelles-gourmand.... |
Butchers and egg farmers may conjure up a picture of smelly barns, chopping blocks and marketplaces, but this place isn't like that. Dealing in fine poultry, game and other meats since 1896, these brothers own the most beautiful little shop, with quaint 1950's décor, which matches their carefully-set hairstyles. Stop by for great ideas on meat preparations, and pick up some choice bird or fresh cuts. Locals crowd here, especially on weekends, and the friendly charm of the store and its owners makes it a great spot to meet the townsfolk and get in on their culinary secrets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Support a worthy cause while shopping |
137 Anspachlaan Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 7529 http://www.oww.be/pageview.asp... |
The OXFAM-Worldshops have been present in Belgian streets for a long time now, but now, at last, they are ridding themselves of the goat's woollen socks image they carried. Responsible shopping has become trendy! Everything you find here (mainly food, but also clothes, toys and souvenirs) is directly obtained from the producers, who for once receive an honest pay for their work. And yes, Cuban coffee may be stylish, but above all it's extremely tasty. And the extra price you pay, you tend to do so with a smile. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Town Square |
Place d' Espagne Brussels 1000 Belgium |
The Place d'Espagne, located in the center of Brussels, is a bustling hub of shopping for tourists and locals. In the summer, a series of jazz concerts is held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Never send just a postcard from Brussels! |
50 Spoormakersstraat Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 4730 http://www.plaizier.be/ |
Magnificent art shop, just around the corner from Grand Place. The shop has a very low doorway so watch your head. Most customers just come here for the huge collection of postcards which are original, always artistic and sometimes riotously funny. He who doesn't look any further than the postcards though misses a lot, as there is also a small but well-chosen range of books, diaries and posters. A great place to pick up a present, but beware, for you are bound to buy far more than you had planned on. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most beautiful bookstore in the world? |
29 Rue de la Madeleine Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 511 0834 http://www.posada.be/ |
This beautiful shop really deserves some sort of honor. Its location, in a nice old house near St. Magdalen's church, has a really magnificent interior; every cubic inch from cellar to second floor is stacked with fantastic books. This is a second hand store but don't try and find bargain John Grishams here. Art is the focus of this business, and in that domain, it stores just about everything from contemporary art books to exhibition catalogues from the beginning of the last century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashionistas have found a home |
between Boulevard Du Nieuport and Rue Van Artevelde Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 8940 (Tourist information) |
Rue Antoine Dansaert lies between Boulevard Du Nieuport and Rue Van Artevelde. At first glance, this neighbourhood doesn't look like much. But that's precisely the point. Like Soho or Nolita in New York City, this is precisely the type of environment that becomes a breeding ground for a city's avant-garde art and fashion scene. And so Rue Dansaert has emerged as just that. This is where one finds the latest creations from Belgium's fashion elite: Dirk Bikkembergs, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Raf Simons and others. One store, Stijl Men & Women, is credited for "trendifying" the neighbourhood when it opened its first shop here, stocking it with designs from what is now known as the Antwerp Six (internationally renowned avant-garde designers hailing from the fashion department of Antwerp's Academy of Arts). Hip, affordable shoe stores also line the street, and some side streets provide wonderfully innovative products for home design. If it's hip, this is where it's happening. Dansaert is the downtown hotspot for trendies and chicsters. Where else could the trustafarian go to find her Vivian Westwood "Gold" Range stock and the hipster sift through the latest Martine Sitbon menswear line? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The oldest mall in Europe |
rue des Bouchers or carrefour de l'Europe Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 513 8940 (Informatie voor toeristen) |
The King, Queen and Prince galleries of St. Hubert (which are over 200 years old) house expensive, old-fashioned boutiques selling a variety of accessories including gloves, hats, hand-bags and jewellery. In 1837, King Leopold I instructed the young architect Jean-Pierre Cluysenaars to turn Rue Saint-Hubert into an arcade. Mission accomplished, this arcade, divided into the King's, Queen's and Prince's galleries, is now one of the most beautiful in the world. There is a nice restaurant, Taverne du Passage, a cosy coffee shop, Mokafe, an excellent cinema, Arenberg Galeries, and even a newsstand. Chocolate lovers should visit Neuheus (25 Galerie de la Reine) and ice cream fans can indulge at the Häagen Dazs located near the front entrance of the gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classical address |
Rue Ravenstein 26-28 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 3980 |
In 1780, Bernard Schott started publishing music in the German city Mainz, his sons have since turned the firm into one of the major players on the world market. B. Schott's Söhne was the first publisher of Beethoven's ninth symphony and Missa Solemnis, of Wagner's Ring des Nibelungen and Parsifal, and in more recent days of Igor Stravinsky and Michael Tippett. The Belgian outlet has been very active since 1843 (thus Brussels became the Wagner capital of the French-speaking world) and now also imports a number of major classical CD-labels. You'll find a wide range of scores, books and records here and the great thing is that there is a permanent CD sale of their own imports. Some of the same CDs you would find in more usual stores can be picked up here for unbeatable prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dutch language book shop |
4 Place de la Monnaie Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 217 5642 http://www.standaardboek.com/ |
The first Standaard Boekhandel opened its doors in Brussels in 1919. Today, there are more than 100 shops with the same name in Flanders & Brussels. This shop has undoubtedly become the leader of bookshops in this part of the country. You will find mainly books in Dutch. Apart from books about IT, CD-roms and travel guides, it sells literary as well as scientific works. The shop tries to extend the amount of books as much as possible with topical subjects and anything out of stock will be ordered for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Belgian and international designers |
74 rue Antoine Dansaert Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 0313 |
Rue Dansaert, close to Bourse, has become the mecca of contemporary Belgian haute couture. This boutique is one of the fashionable street's pioneers and is a familiar den for trendy style-mavens. Most of the designs featured here hail from former students of the renowned Fashion Academy of Antwerp. Peruse through the fantastic selection of styles from Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela and Dirk Bikkembergs and a host of latest creations from a multitude of other Belgian and international top designers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent art deco bookshop |
11 Galerie des Princes 11 Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 512 8852 http://www.tropismes.com/ |
Tropismes is said to be the most beautiful in the world. Be sure to take a look at the ceiling. Housed in the Galerie des Princes, a side road off the magnificent Galerie du Roi, this shop's design is art deco. You will find an amazing collection of books, mainly intellectual and mainly in French, spread over three floors. There is a limited selection of English publications. Tropismes regularly organizes literary debates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Women's clothing and accessories |
70 Rue Neuve Brussels 1000 Belgium +32 (0)2 219 32 53 http://www.unjourailleurs.com/ |
Situated on a corner of this popular shopping street, this well-known French chain sells a lovely collection of well-made and tailored clothing for women. Most of the outfits in the spring collection are made of light, flowing fabrics in a large range of colors. The store also has a beautiful collection of hats to match many of the outfits it sells. Prices can be high, but one piece can easily be matched with something bought elsewhere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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