About this book
Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage - think Ghent's medieval masterpieces and the Magritte connection in Brussels - or an exploration of the Ardennes' wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.Inside The Rough Guide Belgium and Luxembourg- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Belgium and Luxembourg's best sights and experiences.- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.- Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut and Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; and Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo and gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; and Bouillon castle.- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, entry requirements and more.- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and Belgian art, plus a handy language section and glossary.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 10
- Author picks 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 18
- BASICS 20
- Getting there 21
- Getting around 23
- Accommodation 26
- Food and drink 28
- The media 31
- Festivals and events 31
- Sports and outdoor activities 34
- Travelling with children 34
- Travel essentials 35
- THE GUIDE 40
- 1 Brussels 40
- 2 Flanders 96
- 3 Antwerp and the northeast 174
- 4 Hainaut and Brabant Wallon 220
- The Ardennes 250
- 6 Luxembourg 294
- CONTEXTS 324
- History 325
- Belgian art 344
- Books 348
- Flemish and French 353
- Glossary 363
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 365