Updated February 14, 2022 by pierre

The 6 best places to visit Brussels as a couple

As the Belgian capital, Brussels is known for its museums, its Gothic cathedrals, its music festivals and its magnificent flower-filled parks. The city of Brussels also has its romantic side and has several sites perfect for celebrate valentine's day, which is in a few days. This party is also one of the rare occasions to spend the day as a couple. With the pandemic, however, many of these sites are closed or inaccessible.

This will not prevent many Brussels residents from celebrating this lovers' day. Here are 6 of the best places you can visit as a couple in Brussels, whether it's for Valentine's Day or just a couple's outing. Remember, however, to respect during your outings as a couple, the security measures put in place in the fight against Covid.

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An art deco museum with romantic gardens: The Van Buuren Museum

Art deco lovers will find their happiness with the Van Buuren museum. Indeed, you will find exhibitions of art deco furniture, some paintings ranging from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century and several other rare works of art.

The Van Buuren Museum is also very popular for its romantic gardens perfect for having a good time as a couple. This is the case for example of his heart garden whose heart-shaped bushes have pretty bright red flowers in their center. The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday between 14 p.m. and 17:30 p.m.

The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The best works of art in Brussels are exhibited at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This large complex is therefore perfect for spending time as a couple amidst sumptuous works of art dating from the XNUMXth to the XNUMXth century.

Lovers of ancient art will find their happiness among paintings dating from the Renaissance and from famous painters such as Pierre Brueghel and Rubens. Modern art lovers are also served with masterpieces by Picasso and Magritte. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.

The Cathedral of Saint-Michelle-et-Gudule in Brussels

Built in 1519, the design of the cathedral is inspired by the famous Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral and is among the oldest buildings in Brussels. Cathedral Saint-Michelle and Gudule attracts with its vaulted interior and stained glass windows dating from the XNUMXth century. Moreover, being perched on top of a hill, it offers a magnificent view of the Belgian capital.

You will also find several vestiges open to the public including a very well preserved Romanesque crypt. A guided tour of the cathedral is even possible if you want to learn more about its history. To do this, contact the association Church and Tourism of Brussels. The cathedral is open daily from 7 a.m. to 18 p.m. on working days and 8 a.m. to 18 p.m. on weekends.

The chocolatiers of the Place du Grand Sablon

The city of Brussels is also known for its shops of belgian chocolates. What could be better than a good chocolate to celebrate the Valentine's Day in Brussels. You will find on the Place du Grand Sablon, several shops offering fabulous chocolates. You will be spoiled for choice among a wide variety of chocolate.

However, remember to respect the security measures due to the pandemic. However, you can buy your chocolates and offer them to your better half once back home.

An ideal park for walks for two: Parc du Cinquantenaire

The Parc du Cinquantenaire was created in the XNUMXth century to celebrate Belgium's fifty years of independence. It is located to the east of the European district of Brussels and is close to the Royal Army and Military History Museum, the Autoworld Museum and the Art and History Museum.

On the northwest side of the park, you will find the pavilion of human passions as well as the mosque of Brussels. The park is now an ideal place for your walks as a couple.

The romantic greenhouses built in the 19th century: Royal Greenhouses of Laeken

Generally closed to the public, Royal Greenhouses of Laeken however, open their doors from mid-April to early May. The latter were built in the XNUMXth century to house the flower collection of King Leopold II. The perfume of a thousand scents of these greenhouses and their bewitching scene make it a more or less romantic place that you can visit as a couple.

Please note that you can only access the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken during their period of opening to the public. They are open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 15:30 p.m. and from 20 p.m. to 21:30 p.m. Please note that these times vary.