We are arriving in Belgium on the 22nd and are looking at 2 different apartments through airbnb to rent. One is in Chatelain and the other is in Geraadsbergen. Does anyone know these areA? Which is better to stay in? Which is located closer to all activities. Thank you
Posted by
IJzendijke, The Netherlands
1974 posts
Never heard of Châtelain as a village or city in Belgium, maybe the name of a square in Elsene/Ixelles, a suburb of Brussels, so can you be more specific.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
I haven't visited Geraardsbergen, but I know the general area... not the most interesting corner of Belgium, but at least it's close to Brussels and not too far from Gent and Tournai, which gets my vote as the best city in the Walloon region.
Posted by
St. Louis, MO USA
1976 posts
When you say "all activities", can you be more specific? What are you planning to see?
I second Tom with regard to Ghent and Tournai.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16893 posts
The initial search screen of airbnb does map the locations through Google maps, which also displays many landmarks. Have you identified which activities or major sightseeing are in your plan?