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Christmas Markets in French-speaking Belgium

The Plaisirs d'Hiver transforms Brussels into a magical Christmas market with more than 240 wooden chalets, from November 25, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Visitors can stroll between the chalets and discover the Christmas lights and handicraft items for sale. This year, Brussels Christmas market will mark the start of the 2012 Year of Gastronomy. Taste local products and authentic holiday dishes. There is also the Liege Market, the largest and the oldest Christmas market in Belgium, attracting 1 and a half million visitors. Discover the Christmas markets held in each town.

Belgian Gastronomy is an Art de Vivre!

Discover all that Belgian gastronomy has to offer on our NEW website Belgian Bites. Find out about restaurants throughout the country offering traditional dishes like Belgian fries, mussels, strawberries, endives, along with simple recipes, food events and organic cuisine. Check back regularly for updated information and videos that are sure to make your stomach growl!

Take a Seat & Discover Your Plate

“A Table!: From the field to the plate” is a fascinating exhibition, open through June 3rd at the Tour & Taxi in Brussels, devoted to food in all its facets. The exhibit will explore questions like “why eat?”, “Where will we stand in 2050?”, “Which food for which culture?” Brussels and Wallonia will celebrate a Year of Gastronomy in 2012 and this exhibition investigates what we eat through different events and activities: farm animals, local and seasonal products, an agricultural buffet and lots more!

Insider Scoop

Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Brussels!

A trip to Belgium would not be complete without tasting an authentic Belgian dish. At Bleu de toi, pair your meal with a Belgian beer in a charming room. Taste one of 30 mussels dishes, tomatoes with shrimps or shrimp croquettes in typical Brussels flair at Le Chou de Bruxelles. For a more spirited atmosphere, grab a bite at L’Esprit de Sel Brasserie on the Place Jourdan. Located in the heart of Old Brussels, Aux Armes de Bruxelles restaurant is one of the more exclusive restaurants in town with a traditional Belgian menu.

Wine and Dine in Wallonia

Enjoy a tasty meal indoors or on the terrace of Le Sot-l’y-laisse, a romantic restaurant in Namur. Take in the fresh countryside air and enjoy beautiful surroundings at the Le Sanglier des Ardennes near Durbuy. After a day of shopping in the city, taste Belgian specialties at La Cinquième Saison in Mons or at Le Jongleur des Saveurs in the heart of Liege.

In Search of the Perfect Gift

You can't possibly go home without a box of chocolates to share with your friends and family. Find your favorite Belgian chocolate store, like Neuhaus, Leonidas, Marcolini or Gerbaud, and pick up a box or more. Don't miss the new Comics Café in Brussels. More than a café, it is also a book store, a gallery and a private collection dedicated to comic strips. Or for those with a shopping addiction,take an afternoon to stroll at Les Galleries Royales Saint-Hubert.

Coming Soon

Brusselicious 2012 Takes Center Stage

Brusselicious will make 2012 the Year of Gastronomy in Europe's Capital. Brussels will host many events, exhibitions, demonstrations and tastings of Belgian dishes in all their glory: a beer cafe rally, frites competition, food magician and Urban BBQ. Discover all that Brussels has to offer!

Savor the Flavors of Wallonia

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