Brussels with 77 year old mother

silvia, welcome to this newsboard with your first post ever.

Please tell us how you settled on Brussels as the second stop? Are you flying into Paris and out of Brussels? Are the two of you sharing a room with two beds? Does she need a shower, to avoid stepping into a tub? How about grab rails? Does she prioritize art museums? How many days/nights on the ground, total? Is it essential to visit two countries?

My first comment is that no one will ask her back home if she went to Brussels. They will ask her if she went to Bruges. Although Belgium is closer to Paris than Amsterdam, but I think Amsterdam may be a better choice.

Thank you Tim. I selected Brussels due to proximity by train from Paris. We will arrive first in Paris then to to 2nd city. Fortunately, my mother does not need any special accommodations (ex: shower instead of tub or hand rails). She likes art, museums, restaurants and wine. We will be in Europe a total of 10 days and a second country is not a must buy I figured let's try to see a different city while on that side of the world. Thanks for your suggestion to look into Bruges and/or Amsterdam.

I've been to Belgium and the Netherlands once (Paris many times) and loved it but after much research and on this forum chose to skip Brussels. Especially after Paris, Brussels may be a letdown.

Thank you KD. I'm now rethinking Brussels and started looking at Bruges. I may also change order and start in Bruges and close out my mother's celebration trip in Paris.

I agree with Tim and KD. You won't find many people with Brussels on their "must see" list. And proximity shouldnt be the main determining factor in selecting places to visit. Bruges, or Ghent, or Amsterdam would all be a better fit, given your mother's interests. And to avoid wasting time and money backtracking, book multicity flight tickets into Brussels (or Amsterdam) and out of Paris, or vice versa.

CJean, thank you for the response and useful information. You all have been extremely helpful and insightful!!! Truly appreciate responses!!

Have you already booked your flights? You could possibly visit London, or maybe another city in France - Avignon or somewhere in the Loire Valley. So many great places to choose from.