As well as being a lively neighbourhood with numerous hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops selling Belgian specialities, and souvenir shops, it’s also a prized venue for festive and cultural events. The ‘Grand-Place’, with its soul deeply ingrained in Brussels and its cosmopolitan character, has all the makings of a great visit and is an experience in itself.
Accessibility
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Station
SNCB Central Station
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Metro
Lines 1 & 5: Stop Gare Centrale
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Bus
Lines 38, 63, 71 & 95
Markets
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Rue au Beurre
Love painting? Feellike getting your portrait done? The hunt it over – this is definitely the market for you! Every day from 11 am to 6 pm.
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Arts and crafts market
Set around the ‘Charles Buls’ fountain, the artisans of ‘Place Agora’ offer a good selection of quality craftwork: jewellery, perfumes, original candles and ceramics that are 100% homemade.
Every Friday (11 am – 7 pm) and every weekend (10 am – 7 pm) come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere that reigns here and find something really different, with a bit of character, that makes a refreshing change from manufactured products. This ideally-located arts and crafts market is sure to prove an intriguing shopping experience where you’ll find some truly special gifts!
Find the nearest car park to ‘Grand Place’ here.
Discover the local retailers The Grand Place
Discover the retailers in the neighbourhood The Grand Place ! Explore the shops and restaurants that bring this district to life.