by brusselsbyfoot | Sep 5, 2022 | Non classé
Charleville, one night in August 1871. A young man, by the light of a candle, his back bent over his desk, is writing. He is 16 years old, his name is Arthur Rimbaud, and he has already written many beautiful poems in the months and years before. But tonight, Rimbaud...
by brusselsbyfoot | Nov 13, 2020 | Non classé
In the beginning, there was a bar. This bar was called “À la Cour Royale” (At the Royal Court). It was located at the top of rue d’Assaut. Some people say that it already existed in the 1840’s! It will become “À la Mort Subite” (At...
by brusselsbyfoot | Oct 30, 2020 | Non classé
What is known today as Poelaert Square, where the colossus, considered to be the largest Palace of Justice in the world, is now known as the Place Poelaert, was not always named after it. It was called… The Galgenberg. Berg = Mountain, hill. Galgen = Gallow. In the...
by brusselsbyfoot | Aug 13, 2020 | Non classé
Brussels is a fun city that offers so many things to see and do, but how do you get here you ask? Well there are several different options and, in this article, we will show you what they are and how much they cost. Easily avoid the stress of planning your trip with...
by brusselsbyfoot | Jun 9, 2020 | Non classé
Are you passing through Brussels? Or are you coming for work and have a short day between 2 meetings to visit the city? Sorry but that’s not enough! However, if you follow a few tips, you can get a good idea of what the city has to offer… But beware: once you...
by brusselsbyfoot | Jun 7, 2020 | Non classé
Chocolate is a flagship product of Belgian craftsmanship. But where in the world does it sell the most? There are chocolate shops all over Brussels. Impressive quantities of chocolate are sold there every day. But where in the world does the most chocolate sell? A...
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