Guidebook for Forest
Arts & Culture
WIELS is a Contemporary Art Centre 150 metres from my apartment. The building (an old brewery) is quite impressive.
0 € Every first Wednesday of the month
http://www.wiels.org/en/16/Infos-pratiques
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Wiels
354 Av. Van VolxemWIELS is a Contemporary Art Centre 150 metres from my apartment. The building (an old brewery) is quite impressive.
0 € Every first Wednesday of the month
http://www.wiels.org/en/16/Infos-pratiques
Art nouveau House built and decorated by the architect Victor Horta. It became the Horta museum.
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Museo ng Horta
27 Rue AméricaineArt nouveau House built and decorated by the architect Victor Horta. It became the Horta museum.
If you are coming to Brussels for a concert, this is probably where it is taking place.
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Forest National station
If you are coming to Brussels for a concert, this is probably where it is taking place.
Essentials
Every Monday, the food market on Place Van Meenen welcomes you in front of the beautiful city hall of Saint-Gilles. It is also a nice place to get a drink in a friendly atmosphere.
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Maurice Van Meenenplein
Place Maurice van MeenenEvery Monday, the food market on Place Van Meenen welcomes you in front of the beautiful city hall of Saint-Gilles. It is also a nice place to get a drink in a friendly atmosphere.
This food supermarket is located opposite the apartment. You can find all food essentials there.
Vds-food Bxl
461 Avenue Van VolxemThis food supermarket is located opposite the apartment. You can find all food essentials there.
Sightseeing
Connect with any big Belgian cities or Paris, London and Amsterdam.
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Bruxelles-Midi station
47B Avenue FonsnyConnect with any big Belgian cities or Paris, London and Amsterdam.
The Sablon is a neighbourhood and hill in the historic upper town of Brussels. Lovely place to visit. Lots of antique shops and good restaurants.
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Zavel
The Sablon is a neighbourhood and hill in the historic upper town of Brussels. Lovely place to visit. Lots of antique shops and good restaurants.
Maybe, the nicest landmark in the Capital. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Grab a waffle and a beer and enjoy. Works also with a "cornet" of potato chips!
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Grand-Place
Maybe, the nicest landmark in the Capital. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Grab a waffle and a beer and enjoy. Works also with a "cornet" of potato chips!
Why is it so famous?? Who knows?! But it for sure a big tourist attraction in the city.
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Manneken Pis
Why is it so famous?? Who knows?! But it for sure a big tourist attraction in the city.
Food Scene
My favourite snack around. Healthy, delicious food, great design.
From Monday to Friday : 11.30 - 18.30.
Sometimes open on weekends for "all-you-can-eat" brunches (check their facebook page)
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Mammouth
10 Rue de RussieMy favourite snack around. Healthy, delicious food, great design.
From Monday to Friday : 11.30 - 18.30.
Sometimes open on weekends for "all-you-can-eat" brunches (check their facebook page)
Great place for Sunday brunch! Old warehouse renovated in bar / restaurant / exhibition centre. On Sunday, local cultivators sell their products on a bio market.
http://www.tricoterie.be/?lang=fr
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La Tricoterie - Fabrique De Liens
158 Rue Théodore VerhaegenGreat place for Sunday brunch! Old warehouse renovated in bar / restaurant / exhibition centre. On Sunday, local cultivators sell their products on a bio market.
http://www.tricoterie.be/?lang=fr
Shopping
Most charming pharmacists.
Opening times: Mon. to Fri.: 9.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 19.00 | Sat. 9.00 - 13.00
Pharmacie Ahallal
255 Rue de MérodeMost charming pharmacists.
Opening times: Mon. to Fri.: 9.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 19.00 | Sat. 9.00 - 13.00
Everything Else
The sun is out? How about a walk to the Parc? If you prefer a healthy run, watch out: it's very steep!
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Parke ng Gubat
The sun is out? How about a walk to the Parc? If you prefer a healthy run, watch out: it's very steep!
Hôpital Saint-Pierre
Closest hospital
Drinks & Nightlife
New bar in town. Old Gas station renovated into a trendy bar. Nice terrace in the summer.
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Cafe La Pompe
211 Chau. de WaterlooNew bar in town. Old Gas station renovated into a trendy bar. Nice terrace in the summer.
I love this bar. So cosmopolitan! It features artists and DJs from Thursday to Saturday and makes pancakes on Sunday. Great terrace well exposed (you will get the sunlight until the very last minute).
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Bar du Matin
172 Chau. d'AlsembergI love this bar. So cosmopolitan! It features artists and DJs from Thursday to Saturday and makes pancakes on Sunday. Great terrace well exposed (you will get the sunlight until the very last minute).
Chez Franz
30 Av. du Haut-PontAuthentic and cosy. One of my favourite bars.