Belgian chocolate is made exclusively with cocoa butter and is famous for its pralines.
There are probably too many chocolate shops for the size of the town and many had offers on purchases -... more
No weekday shopping experience but a real concept store with its own (way) philosophy. You will find talented creatives from all disciplines: art jewelry, ceramics, clothing, art photography, vintage... more
Lace is widely promoted in the city although most lace on sale is machine made in the Far East. However most shops sell a mix of the machine made lace and hand... more
Bruges has two market places, and both offer an assortment of goodies and every year, a man-made ice rink adorned with fairy lights is created in the centre of... more
As we were on the canal trip we saw a small flea market along the Dijver canal so we headed over to it after we finished with the boat ride. We were in Brugge... more
Bruges is so touristic that is expected to see numerous stores around, many of them are typical souvenir stores where you can find fridge magnets, cups, tacky... more
We had never seen such a beautiful and colorful shop for children. Everything they sell is so beautiful that we all wanted to buy. We found the shop by chance... more
This tiny, American-owned bakery has risen in popularity among the locals for a number of reasons:1. All bake products are supplied by one of the top... more
...then this should be your place of worship!With a couple of hundred beers permanently in stock, some in very easy handy-packs, and all sorts of beer... more
An authentic flemish building on Mariastraat - sells artisanal belgian products and hand-made belgian pralines and chocolates. Francoise Thomaes and her... more
In Bruges, Brugge, three Chocolate shops are tops when I visit Bruges (Brugge) in Belgium. The Chocolate Line for one-off very special and sometimes expensive... more
Almost hidden, this is quite a large supermarket right next to the tourist area.
Fruit, snacks, beer, wine and water are all a fraction of the tourist shop... more
It is always fascinating to come across a local market and sample some of the local life and to see what is popular locally to buy. This particular market is... more
I have seen many a Post Office in many places from small villages to big cities. The one in the Grote Markt in Brugge surpasses the rest. What a wonder of... more
So you’ve been to a few of the great bars Bruges has to offer, sampled a number of 700 - that's right 700 - or so beers Belgium has to offer and now you are... more
Dille and Kamille is an absolute treasure troveand a perfect place to buy a gift that is not a trashy souvenir. It's a long narrow shop attractively laid out... more
Walk the main streets leading to the Markt of Brugge and boutiques big & small would just came rushing up to you, appealing you to spend money. It was like a... more
Folks who missed stocking up on Tintin souvenirs and memorabilias (arguably Belgium's most famous and greatest comic hero) while in Brussels, can have a second... more
There are 3 Deleye shops in West-Flanders : Brugge, Roeselare, Kuurne.In Brugge it's out of the centre (better drive by car)Roeselare is a city that is +-20 km... more
A really nice shop selling jewellery, bags, hats, scarves and various other items, from places such as Mexico, Guatemala, Thailand, India. Not exactly Belgian... more
Well, this is the shop where you can feel the Christmas atmosphere even in August!The 1st thing you notice when you enter the shop is the lovely Christmas tree.... more
Bruges has a very good history about beer. This city is very rich in beer culture. I must say that am not a beer drinker, but, I tasted thier beer, and I... more
You should definitely buy Belgian lace while in Belgium. Unless, of course, you're not that into lace to begin with. While I can't sew worth a lick, I did... more
Belgium is very famous for the many beers that it produces!We found a great shop called the beer shop on Wollenstraat where you can buy glasses and the bigger... more
Remember to save all your receipts (Value Added Tax: VAT) and when your in the airport dicking around tell your flight leave, go to the VAT station and get... more
I came to Brugge with much expectation. It's a town favoured by many and reports were all favourable at my end of the spectrum.
Alighting at the train station the first thing I was confronted with was...
At first glance, the whole of Bruges appears to be a Flemish Disneyland. It's full of kitschy but beautiful European scenary, horse carriages that go clippity-clop on its cobblestone streets and...
Walking is the best way to discover Bruges. The city is rather small you can easily walk across it in half an hour. Its also a romantic city. My must see page would show a little bridge on which, if...
Brugge is one of those rare towns that is both a must see and a tourist trap. With a little care in planning, you can avoid the tourist trap side of the city and have a lovely visit to this magical......
At one point, Bruges (Brugge in Dutch) was one of the most important trading posts throughout Europe. It was the hub of the wool, lace and diamond industries and home to the world's first stock...
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