Today the second largest city in Belgium and the second largest port in Europe. In the 17th century, Antwerp was one of the most important cultural and commercial centres in Europe.  A number of remarkable buildings have survived from that time. Antwerp is also known worldwide as the capital of the diamond trade.

To visit in Antwerp: the MAS (museum of the city's history), the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Royal Mus

1h30 - 2h by car, 20h30 - 3h public transport

The ‘Venice of the North’ does not have to envy its Italian counterpart. With its canals, countless medieval buildings and the Beguinage, Bruges manages to charm visitors time and again. A thriving commercial city and internationally recognised centre for craft lace, Bruges housed the first stock exchange building, which you can still visit.

To visit in Bruges: the Belfry, Groeninge Museum, Memling Museum, Beguinage, Holy Blood Basilica, Gruuthuse Museum, Hanseatic Quarter,...

40 min - 1h by car 1h, 1h15 by public transport

Brussels, capital of Belgium and of the European Union, was also an important centre of Art Nouveau at the beginning of the 20th century.  In the capital of comic strips, wall frescoes testify to the inventiveness of Belgian artists. Surrealism also reigned supreme here, with big names such as Magritte, Scutenaire and Marien.

To visit in Brussels: the Grand Place, the Museum of Ancient Art, the Atomium, the Magritte Museum, the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the European district and the Parlamentarium, the Royal Galleries, Manneken Pis, the Belgian Comic Strip Museum, the Horta Museum, Mini-Europe, the MIM (Musical Instrument Museum),...

1h30 by car, 2h10 - 2h30 by public transport

Ghent, the birthplace of Emperor Charles V, was the capital of the influential County of Flanders. Built at the confluence of the Scheldt and the Leie, Ghent has a magnificent architectural heritage. It is also a flourishing industrial city and a vibrant university city.

To visit in Ghent: the Graskaai, the Belfry and the Cloth Hall, the Gravensteen, the Saint Bavo Cathedral with the famous Ghent Altarpiece, the STAM (city museum), the city hall, the Museum of Contemporary Art (SMAK),...

1h30 - 2h by public transport, 1h - 1h15 by car

Capital of beer, good taste and shopping pleasure. On top of that, guardian of religious and cultural heritage and centre of knowledge and innovation. But whether you are a seasoned city tripper, a cultural added value seeker or fervent shopper, you will always find what you are looking for in Leuven.

To visit in Leuven: the Town Hall, the St. Peter's Church, the M-Museum (historical and contemporary works of art), the Oude Markt, a brewery visit, the University Library, the Kruidtuin, the Groot Begijnhof…

2h30 - 3h by public transport, 2h15 - 2h30 by car

Liège, Daughter of the Meuse (the river that crosses the entire city), is the centre of Mosan art: architecture, goldsmithing, painting,... Walking along the streets, the museums and the river, visitors discover this regional art movement and the warmth of the people of Liège. This is also felt during numerous festivities (the Marché de la Batte, the popular festival of 15 August in Outremeuse, the October festivities and the Christmas market).

To visit in Liège: the Grand Curtius, the Museum of Walloon Life, the Saint-Jacques Church, the Prince-Bishops' Palace, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Ansembourg Museum,...

3h - 3h30 by public transport, 2h30 - 3h by car

The numerous palaces and old buildings along the Dijlekaaien bear witness to the rich heritage of the city, which flourished between the 15th and 16th centuries. Mechelen was the seat of the archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels. The city is also home to beautiful religious buildings: the cathedral, a number of churches and beguinages.

To visit in Mechelen: St. Rumbold's Cathedral, the Grote Markt, the Groot Begijnhof, the town hall, the Royal Tapestry Manufacturer De Wilt, the Hof van Busleyden, the palace of Margaret of Austria, the Toy Museum, etc.

2h20 - 3h by public transport, 2h by car

Since 2002, Mons has been the cultural capital of Wallonia. In 2015, the city was named European Capital of Culture. Art can be found on every street corner. The history of the city can be read like an open book. Between the museums, the walks in the typical alleys and the monuments that invite you to travel through time, the capital of Hainaut comes to rest. Mons is always a bit of a journey!

To visit in Mons: the belfry, the Doudou Museum, the Grand Place, the Saint-Waltrude collegiate church, the BAM (Museum of Fine Arts), the François Duesberg Museum (decorative arts), the Mundaneum, the Mons Memorial Museum,…

3h by public transport, 1h40 - 2h by car

Residents and tourists stroll casually through the city centre, with its maze of streets and pedestrian alleys that mainly house commercial buildings. The citadel built by Vauban dominates the city. From there, you can see not only the entire city, but also the point where the Meuse and Sambre meet. The city has a varied cultural offering, and the events calendar is well filled!

To visit in Namur: the citadel, the Félicien Rops Museum, the Saint-Loup Church, the treasury of the Priory of Oignies aux Sœurs de Notre-Dame, the Archaeological Museum, the Provincial Museum of Ancient Arts from the Namur region, the Groesbeeck de Croix Museum, etc.

3h20 - 4h20 by public transport, 2h20 - 2h40 by car