Facts About the French Revolution You Need to Know

Weird French Foods and Delicacies You Should Try

Traditional Normandy Dishes You Need to Try in France

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Beacon for architecture. Capital of haute couture. Epicentre of culinary excellence. Paris sits at the cutting edge of culture: for every world-renowned museum, big-name fashion house and Michelin-star restaurant, there’s a contemporary art gallery, an up-and-coming designer boutique and an innovative young restaurateur doing things very differently.

Introducing Paris

Newsflash: France’s capital is popular. Overcrowded tourist hotspots are still worth visiting if you’re smart about it, but there are some worthwhile alternatives. Take the Mona Lisa: it might be the most famous painting in the world, but the Louvre has 35,000 artworks worth seeing that aren’t blocked by selfie sticks. And while the Champs-Élysées is beautiful, these days it’s your standard high street – complete with a McDonald’s. Instead, try Rue de Marseille and the nearby Canal Saint-Martin, an area popular with young Parisians for its bars, boutiques and concept stores.
Another lively, under-the-radar area is Porte de Clignancourt, with its large flea market and fantastic views of the Sacré-Cœur. Of course, there are some quintessentially Parisian experiences that’ll never get old: a stroll along the Seine, a trip up the Eiffel Tower (try a ‘stairs and lift’ ticket) and settling down with a bottle of wine and steak frites at one of the City of Love’s many brasseries.

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From delicious gluten-free treats to unique flavour pairings, discover the best chocolatiers in Brussels, the chocolate capital of the world.

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Brussels

Where to Get the Best Belgian Chocolate in Brussels

From city escapes, to luxurious spas and fairytale castles, we've rounded up the most romantic places to stay in Belgium – all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Most Romantic Hotels and Guesthouses in Belgium

From legendary friteries (fries kiosks) to lesser known spots, we take a look at the best places in Brussels to find those delectable Belgian fries.

The Best Places for Belgian Fries in Brussels

From Wallonia to Flanders, Culture Trip explores the most beautiful villages and towns in Belgium.

The 12 Most Charming Villages and Towns in Belgium

Here's our pick of the best places to stay in picturesque Bruges, the medieval Belgian city known as the Venice of the North – all bookable with Culture Trip.

Bruges

The Best Hotels in Bruges for Every Traveller

Brussels is one of Europe's great hubs for business and politics and there are plenty of top hotels in the Belgian capital, all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Hotels in Brussels

Discover the most enchanting boutique hotels for your next stay in Ghent, bookable with Culture Trip.

Ghent

The Best Boutique Hotels in Ghent, Belgium

Looking for a holiday apartment in Brussels? Check out these magnificent lodgings, from designer lofts to medieval townhouses – all bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Airbnbs and Holiday Apartments in Brussels

Today Belgium is divided into Flanders and Wallonia, with language tensions between the two areas flaring up regularly. But how did we get there?

An Introduction To The Flemish-Walloon Divide

Swap those beer and waffle tours for something truly unique to do in Belgium. You won't regret it!

10 Alternative Things To See And Do In Belgium

From a quirky trio of peeing statues to an iconic square where time has stood still, these 20 Brussels attractions should be on your must-see list.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Brussels

These ten lesser-known Belgian spots are masterful at creating their own extraordinary world, whether that's in nature or an eerie abandoned castle.

10 Epic Places In Belgium Even Belgians May Not Know

Read our guide to the most picturesque towns in Belgium, beyond Brussels and Brugges

The 10 Most Picturesque Towns In Belgium

A curated pick of the top 10 quick escapes from the city of Brussels!

10 Quick Escapes From Brussels

From 'bomma' (grandmother) to 'goesting' (feeling the urge to do something), Flemish has some top-notch words you should definitely know about.

11 Beautiful Words to Make You Fall in Love with the Flemish Language

Discover these facts about the French Revolution, from how Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were portrayed in the media to the legacy of the guillotine.

You thought frogs' legs were bad! Check out this list of 11 unusual animals parts and other delicacies of the land, sea, and air that the French can't get enough of!

The flavours of Normandy range from coastal to country – pork products, cheeses and apples including the famous liqueur, Calvados. Here's our guide.

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Facts About the French Revolution You Need to Know

Discover these facts about the French Revolution, from how Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were portrayed in the media to the legacy of the guillotine.

Food & Drink

Weird French Foods and Delicacies You Should Try

Food & Drink

Traditional Normandy Dishes You Need to Try in France