Guidebook for Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
Essentials
This is the closest supermarket for all your grocery needs. There is a Carrefour nearby too, but the Carrefour is more expensive.
Place Saint-Josse 14
This is the closest supermarket for all your grocery needs. There is a Carrefour nearby too, but the Carrefour is more expensive.
Rue de la Ferme 13
This is our home base! :)
Everything Else
Madou is the closest metro station to us, it's just a 5-minute uphill walk away. Good for the legs!
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Madou station
Madou is the closest metro station to us, it's just a 5-minute uphill walk away. Good for the legs!
Schuman station
155 Rue de la LoiFor access to Berlaymont, European Council, etc.
Luxembourg Square, or Place Luxembourg as we call it, is the square directly in front of the European Parliament and filled with bars and restaurants serving our Eurocrats, especially on Thursdays.
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Luxembourg Square
7 Pl. du LuxembourgLuxembourg Square, or Place Luxembourg as we call it, is the square directly in front of the European Parliament and filled with bars and restaurants serving our Eurocrats, especially on Thursdays.
For access to Place Rogier, Covent Garden, Tour Rogier, Hilton and Sheraton Rogier, etc.
Karel Rogierplein
Place Charles RogierFor access to Place Rogier, Covent Garden, Tour Rogier, Hilton and Sheraton Rogier, etc.
Braemt station
For the 59 bus to Place Flagey (direction: Hopital d'Etterbeek-Ixelles
Saint-Josse station
For buses 29, 59 and 63 which go all over the city :)
Rue des Croisades 19
Covered parking lot, pay by the day.
Rue Traversière 17
Covered parking lot, pay by the day.
Willemsstraat 14
14 Rue WillemsCovered parking lot, pay by the day.
Parc Leopold, just behind the European Parliament, is a good place to have a picnic on those warmer sunny days...
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Leopold Park
Parc Leopold, just behind the European Parliament, is a good place to have a picnic on those warmer sunny days...
Food Scene
Many convenience and "snack" shops: durum, french fries, Turkish pizzas, etc. If you're hungry and don't want to spend much, you can't go wrong!
Verbiststraat
Rue VerbistMany convenience and "snack" shops: durum, french fries, Turkish pizzas, etc. If you're hungry and don't want to spend much, you can't go wrong!
Drinks & Nightlife
Everyone meets for drinks here, at the ubiquitous Belga, or lesser-known gems such as L'Amère à Boire.
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Place Eugene Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyEveryone meets for drinks here, at the ubiquitous Belga, or lesser-known gems such as L'Amère à Boire.
Another nice spot to meet for drinks or a bite to eat. There are many cafés, bars and small restaurants here--both fast-food and a bit more upscale.
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Parvis de Saint-Gilles station
Another nice spot to meet for drinks or a bite to eat. There are many cafés, bars and small restaurants here--both fast-food and a bit more upscale.
Le Stoumelings on Place de Londres is a great place to have a beer, if you are in the EU quarter but want to avoid the more crowded Place Luxembourg.
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Londenplein
Place de LondresLe Stoumelings on Place de Londres is a great place to have a beer, if you are in the EU quarter but want to avoid the more crowded Place Luxembourg.
Sightseeing
Jeu de Balle, in the historical Marolles neighborhood, is well worth a visit for the flea market taking place there every day from 8AM-2PM. You can find great little souvenirs, if you get there early.
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Vossenplein
Place du Jeu de BalleJeu de Balle, in the historical Marolles neighborhood, is well worth a visit for the flea market taking place there every day from 8AM-2PM. You can find great little souvenirs, if you get there early.
If you're meeting someone downtown, the Bourse is a good point of reference since it's very central and very visible. Look for the building on Anspach avenue that looks like a courthouse.
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Brussels Stock Exchange
Place de la BourseIf you're meeting someone downtown, the Bourse is a good point of reference since it's very central and very visible. Look for the building on Anspach avenue that looks like a courthouse.
Ambiorix Square is a nice park just 10 minutes walk from us. It is worth checking out just to get a look at the astonishing and famous Saint-Cyr House (11 Square Ambiorix).
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I-Square Ambiorix
Square AmbiorixAmbiorix Square is a nice park just 10 minutes walk from us. It is worth checking out just to get a look at the astonishing and famous Saint-Cyr House (11 Square Ambiorix).
Poelaert is the perfect spot to overlook the city. You can even see the Atomium, on a clear day! Tip: take the glass elevator down to the Marolles and wander around the antique shops on rue Haute!
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Poelaertplein
Place PoelaertPoelaert is the perfect spot to overlook the city. You can even see the Atomium, on a clear day! Tip: take the glass elevator down to the Marolles and wander around the antique shops on rue Haute!