Belgians usually opt for small cardboard boxes filled with several exquisitely crafted, personally chosen bonbons: milk chocolate filled with heavy cream, hazelnut mousse enrobed in ...

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From September to February, moules (mussels) are heartily consumed by locals and visitors alike. The denizens of the nearby North Sea are often served in ...

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That's the name of an Antwerp restaurant that serves a classic bouillabaisse, which takes the best of the North Sea's fish and shellfish ...

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Just over the border from France, this Belgian town started life as a Roman trading settlement. Draws today: seven museums, one of the most beautiful ...

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Midway between Antwerp (Europe's diamond capital) and Brussels, Mechelen has been the seat of the Belgian archbishop since 1559. Memorable religious architecture dots the ...

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Here's a dandy alternative to the Paris antiques markets that travelers love to talk about. Every Sunday, in this World Heritage site town (Belgium ...

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A favorite destination among Belgians, Rochefort means "strong rock" and refers to Château Comtal, the rock fortress in the center of town. Pick up a ...

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Founded by a French missionary in 630, at the meeting of two rivers, Ghent remains a water-influenced city. Visitors can rent boats and power along ...

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Beautiful, powerful, and rich, Bruges was once one of Europe's most important cities. Fast forward to the 21st century, when the canal-filled place sees ...

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The hands-down don't miss spot in the Belgian capital has always been the Grand'Place, one of Europe's most dazzling squares, edged with ...

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