Amongst Europeans, Brussels is best known as the home of the EU, which, given recent developments, is something of a poisoned chalice. But in fact, the EU neither dominates nor defines Brussels, merely forming one layer of a city that has become, in postwar years at least, a thriving, cosmopolitan metropolis. It's a vibrant and fascinating place, with architecture and museums to rank among the best of Europe's capitals, not to mention a superb restaurant scene and an energetic nightlife. Moreover, most of the key attractions are crowded into a centre that is small enough to be absorbed over a few days, its boundaries largely defined by a ring of boulevards known as the "petit ring".
Arrival And Information :
Brussels is easy to reach by plane, with flights arriving at its airport from every corner of the globe. In addition, the city is on the main routes heading inland from the Channel ports and is well connected by train to major cities across Europe, including direct from London via the Channel Tunnel. Brussels itself has a good public transport system, which puts the main
points of arrival
- its airport, train and bus stations - within easy reach of the city centre. More Brussels information...
CITY CENTER / BRUSSELS A few steps from the elegant boutiques of the Brussels "Champs-Elyse'es" and near European institutions, the Thalys and the Eurostar train station, Le Cha^telain All Suite Hotel offers 108 spacious, ric
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