Two quick and easy city-trip ideas from Brussels
Updated March 10, 2023 by pierre
Our easy and fast City Trip ideas by plane from Brussels Zaventem
Unfortunately, the weather is not always good in Belgium. We all have a memory in mind of the famous national drache which could almost spoil our traditional July 21 parade…
You may be dreaming of a trip to turquoise waters and sailing on a catamaran. However, you don't need to fly to the tropics to get the sun. For spring or summer, InsideBrussels offers you two ideas for city trips by plane to the south of France. Know that these are carried out by plane, from Brussels in less than two hours of flight. 1h40 from Brussels Zaventem to be exact. In short, here is an ideal duration if you are not one of those who like to stay in a plane for hours or if you are traveling with children. In fact, it may take you less time than for go by car at the Belgian coast. So hard to resist city trip from Brussels.
If you are interested in traveling, do not hesitate to look at:
Marseille, an ideal city trip destination by plane from Zaventem.
With its 800.000 inhabitants, Marseille, the third largest city in France. Located in the south-east of France in the Provence Alopes Côte d'Azur department, it is ideal for a city trip by plane with family or friends from Belgium. With a flight Brussels Marseille, you can be there in 1h40.
Since antiquity, Mareseille and its old port have been known to welcome ships. This is why today the city is full of high-end bars, restaurants where you can taste freshly caught seafood, fresh fish or the famous bouillabaise. "Chez Roger" and the restaurant "Miramar" have their reputations well established in the old port.
The city is rich, dynamic and overflows with historical, cultural and culinary Provencal traditions. Besides culture, the city is ideal to visit in July, rainfall is low and average temperatures are around 25 degrees. If you only have a weekend or two days to visit Marseille, here are some ideas and good plans to organize your days of visit.
- Day 1 : Old Port and the fish market, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, Major Cathedral, Notre Dame de la Garde
- Day 2 : Marché de Noailles, the Artist district "Cours Julien", the Plaine district and its designer shops, Malmousque - the smallest port in the city, Vallon des Auffes for an aperitif facing the sunset.
Have you ever done a city trip to Marseille? Try Nice!
Have you ever visited Marseille on a city trip by plane? Why not try the city of Nice. You can also get there by plane, in 1H40, with flight Brussels Nice!
Whether you are traveling alone, with family or as a couple, Nice also proves to be an ideal destination to enjoy a city trip in the sun. Along the Promenade des Anglais, public and private beaches follow one another. This promenade was built in 1854 especially for pedestrians. Today it allows you to follow the sea for no less than 7 kilometres. From the airport, you can reach the port of Nice, crossing must-see sites such as the Opéra de Nice.
Thanks to its location by the sea, located along the mountains, Nice also offers breathtaking landscapes and panoramas.
If you are passionate about nature, Nice will prove to be the perfect destination. Follow the coastal path, the walk invites you to discover plant and animal species that are perhaps still unknown to you. Do not miss either the Masséna museum, or also the natural history museum of the Maritime Alps in order to observe the biodiversity of the region.
A city-trip to Nice will also be an opportunity for history and culture enthusiasts to fill up on emotions. The city overflows with cultural wealth with no less than 14 museums and these famous galleries. For example,
Nice is a city where you know how to take your time. If you want to slow down your pendulum for a moment, go for it! Old Nice, the small villages of Provence, the alleys in the shade with the song of the cicadas are the ideal places par excellence to get into the rhythm of the South.
