Hello. We're spending approx. 2 weeks in Europe (Belgium, Paris & Riviera) Our rental ends on a Thur. morning (in Antibes) & our flight back home leaves Sat. morning (Brussels)
What would you do with that time between leaving Thurs. morning and making sure you get to Brussel's airport Sat. morning?
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Delray Beach, FL
26 posts
You don't say how you're getting to Brussels, but if you take the train, drop your luggage at your hotel and then explore. There's more than enough to do for 1 1/2 days! The Grand Place is one of the prettiest town squares in Europe. Go for a tour of the Town Hall mile marker 0 is just inside the "door." The Place is loaded with cafe/restaurants. Chocolate museum and another museum with the outfits for the Manniquin Pis. Close by rue des Bouchers with lots of restaurants (some are tourist traps but so be it). Just taking photos of the display cases is enjoyable. Vincent, Leon de Brussels are a few. There are a bunch of Greek-style restaurants close to the Place, on the way to Manniquin Pis. Europe's first shopping arcade is near the Place. I believe there's now a hop on/off bus which you can take (sit upstairs) and see the sights. Brussels is actually an easy city to walk. Place Ste. Catherine also has restaurants lining the "square." Try and get into the Bourse (Stock Exchange) to see Rodin statues. Excellent Fine Arts Museum. Enjoy!
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OP
Honeoye Falls, New York, USA
10 posts
We're spending first 3 days of arrival in Belgium so want to see something else!
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
The problem is you do not really have time to do anything else. That's why (I'd guess) others are suggesting things to do in Brussels, where you have to be the next dayunless your Saturday departure is late enough that you can catch an early flight from someplace else. If it is, then you might consider a day in Provence (fly to Brussels from Marseilles) or Lyon (fly from Lyon). If it's possible, change your itinerary to give yourself a few more days (and options).
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Gettysburg, PA
1589 posts
Although it would be far from a perfect visit, go back to Brussles and take the train for a daylong visit to Brugges.
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OP
Honeoye Falls, New York, USA
10 posts
Sorry....should've been more specific. We'll be seeing Brugge & Amsterdam, Paris for 4 days (been before) and Riviera. Just want a fun, scenic place to see along the way. I know it's not enough time but let's throw caution to the wind. Any ideas?
Changed itinerary: Leave Paris on Thurs morning and arrive at rental Friday afternoon, so on the way to Riviera from Paris, what would be a fun stop off place for the night? Fly or train.
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Boston
4132 posts
Arles or Lyon.