Trip Tease: Bruges, Belgium
Rich with history and culture, Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is renowned for its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings along with a distinct Belgium charm.
STAY
Grand Hotel Casselbergh
Grand Hotel Casselbergh is the ideal place to start your visit to the city of Bruges. Centrally located just 150 metres from the Burg and the Main Market Square, this unique hotel is a perfect blend of historic and modern luxury and takes you back to a time of ecclesiastical and noble atmospheres. Grand Hotel Casselbergh boasts 118 elegant rooms which combine contemporary luxury with the authentic charm of 18th century Bruges.
SPA
A piece of heaven on earth in the huge historic basements of the former 13th to 17th century basements of Grand Hotel Casselbergh, the wellness area consists of a sauna, a steam bath, gym and relaxation area. On request you can treat yourself to an enjoyable massage after a day of strolling around Bruges.
DINE
A delicious large breakfast buffet in our cosy breakfast restaurant will give you a fantastic start of the day. Grand Hotel Casselbergh also offers cosy bar-lounges where both hotel guests and other visitors can enjoy a refreshing drink in the summer or warm comforting beverages during winter months. The rich history, comfortable chairs and the luxurious interior make this bar the place to be and meet up.
Rock Fort
Rock Fort has an incredibly hip and retro vibe serving flavourful cuisine and excellent wine pairings.
Franco Belge
Franco Belge is the place to be for lovers of traditional French –Belgium cooking with a contemporary twist. This translate into a unique atmosphere that combines the authenticity of Old Bruges, with a tasteful, trendy, and modern menu.
Restaurant Christophe
www.christophe-brugge.be/en/home
The kitchen is Belgian with french keys and is complemented by not only classics, but also varied seasonal suggestions.
PLAY
V-Chocolatier
A trip to Belgium wouldn’t be complete without Belgian Chocolate. This chocolate shop was selected in the Gault & Millau guide as the “Finest Chocolatiers in Belgium and Luxembourg 2019.” Be sure to indulge in their specialty praline, the gallet.
Bourgogne des Flandres
This long-running Belgium beer-maker offers tours and tastings in an industrial-chic taproom with canal views.
Le Trappiste
Serving more than120 different quality beers from bottle and 18 Beers from Draught, this unique brewery also offers its Belgian Triple house beer, called Abbott, specially brewed for “Le Trappiste“ at brewery Van Steenberge.
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