Maison Communale, Belgium Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Brüssel
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- May 24, 2022
- ⛅ 14 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846872, 4.35259150°50’49” N 4°21’9” E
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Erste kleine Sightseeingtour
May 24, 2022 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Die erste kleine Erkundungstour haben wir schon hinter uns und natürlich durfte das kleine Männchen da nicht fehlen.
Dem Hart-Rock Café und einem typischen belgischen Waffelladen haben wir auch gleich mal einen Besuch abgestattet.Read more
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Toietmoiegalvoyage Tour d’Europe
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- Nov 30, 2022, 9:57pm
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846962, 4.35302850°50’49” N 4°21’11” E
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Day 120
124ème étape ~ Bruxelles (jour 2)
November 30, 2022 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Deuxième journée dans la capitale belge.
Nous commençons par la visite d’un musée gratuit sur Marc Sleen que nous enchaînons avec le centre belge de la bande dessinée. C’était super intéressant de voir comment elles étaient créées.
Ensuite nous allons manger au Wolf Market, c’est un grand espace avec des tables et chaises au centre et pleins de restaurants sur le tour. Chacun peut choisir ce qu’il mange et être quand même tous ensemble. 🥰
Ensuite nous allons voir la Jeanneken pis et le Manneken pis. Ce dernier est déguisé en l’honneur du 90e anniversaire de l’union professionnelle des architectes. Nous repassons 4 fois devant pour finalement le voir tout nu ! 🥳
Nous découvrons les arcades du parc du cinquantenaire quand il fait déjà nuit. L’avantage c’est qu’il n’y avait plus de touristes et que l’endroit illuminé était incroyable.
Nous ne pouvions pas quitter Bruxelles sans aller goûter au mètre de bière chez Délirium.
Nous tombons à pic pour un show de lumière et musique sur la Grand-Place, principalement sur l’hôtel de ville mais tous les bâtiments répondaient au lumière.
Nous finissons la journée dans un bar un peu spécial, son nom est le cercueil et je vous laisse découvrir sa particularité. 😘Read more
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Traveler je te laisse trouver son double à Colmar......
12/1/22Reply
Toietmoiegalvoyage Mission acceptée !
12/1/22Reply
Traveler bravo, c'est très beau. on verra ce que Lausanne va faire. nous vous souhaitons un bon week-end et au prochain épisode
12/3/22Reply
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The Tramp The big Tour
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- Jun 14, 2020, 11:03am
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.84668, 4.3527550°50’48” N 4°21’10” E
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Day 14
Brüssel
June 14, 2020 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Brüssel ist groß. Ein Schmelztiegel der Kulturen. Französische Einflüsse treffen auf arabische und Flämische. Bistros und Gemüsehändler in einer unglaublichen Architektur. Ich habe übrigens gedacht das dass Männeken Piss größer ist.... und ich habe das weibliche Pendant dazu gefunden... sie ist versteckt in einer kleinen Gasse und hinter Gittern...aber es gibt sie ..Voila... Mademoiselle PissRead more
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Traveler Quite sure you will like the Grand-Place Brussels. Always impressive. It's nice to follow you this way. I hope the terraces are open.
6/14/20Reply
The Tramp Hi Fred, i like it. In a few minutes you can see a Video (i hope) ... :)
6/14/20Reply
The Tramp ich war auch im Vorgarten von Flintenuschi…. heute war aber nix wichtiges im Europaparlament..also bin ich wieder gefahren
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Traveler Brüssel zwischen den Jahren
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- Dec 28, 2023, 5:30pm
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.84712, 4.3526250°50’50” N 4°21’9” E
Day 3
Sonnenuntergang auf dem Grote Markt
December 28, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
mehr oder weniger zufällig sind wir auf dem total überfüllten Platz gelandet, es mussten die Schoki Vorräte erweitert werden. Um die Weihnachtszeit gibt es zum Sonnenuntergang eine Audio-/Lightshow auf den angrenzenden barocken Gebäuden.Read more
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Traveler Die Lightshow ist ja cool. Erinnert mich an unsere Fotowalks zum St Patricks Day 😉
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Traveler war so voller Menschen, konntest nicht umfallen
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Traveler France 2022
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- Nov 2, 2022, 10:00am
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846897, 4.35257550°50’49” N 4°21’9” E
Day 50
Brussels and Lunch with Sohan
November 2, 2022 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We were very lucky again today with the weather - blue skies and sunshine - although a little windy. As Sohan is with us for a few days we thought it would be nice to visit the city centre and have lunch.

We drove to Delta metro and we were very lucky with getting a park immediately.We then caught the metro the rest of the way to the city. There were a few people but it wasn’t too crowded when we arrived. Christmas decorations are all up and would look great at night.

We walked around the main shopping strips and then headed to the Grand Place, where we took some nice photos with the beautiful blue sky and sunshine making the Grand Place look magnificent. We also went to the covered Galleries where I got Sohan some chocolates from Mary. We then went to see Jeanneke-Pis which didn’t impress Sohan, so we headed to lunch. We returned to our favourite Italian restaurant- Sole d’Italia. We got the table in the window which was lovely and we all ordered pizza. It was a lovely outing.

Later this afternoon Stéphane and Emma dropped by for a visit. As it is Emma’s birthday tomorrow and we won’t see her I gave her bracelet today, which she really liked. We will hopefully see her on Friday, as the plan is for Brigitte and I to take the kids to the Chocolate Nation in Antwerp.Read more
Traveler what the hell is Chocolate Nation? And can I move there?
11/3/22Reply
Traveler Chocolate Nation is a chocolate museum located in Antwerp - Ian and I went there a couple of weeks ago and Brigitte and I were hoping to take her grandkids there tomorrow but unfortunately Emma has come down with a bad cold. The museum is fabulous and you learn about the history of chocolate etc and at the end get to taste 10 different chocolates in liquid form - I cheated and tried several multiple times.
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Traveler France 2022
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- Oct 15, 2022, 9:00am
- 🌧 13 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.8464, 4.35311250°50’47” N 4°21’11” E
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Day 32
Saturday morning in Brussels
October 15, 2022 in Belgium ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Today we are taking it slow as we are heading out to Brigitte’s place this afternoon to catch up with most of the family. We decided to head back to Le Pain Quotidien in the St Hubert Gallery and we were lucky to get a table as it was so busy. We ordered scrambled eggs with baguette which was delicious and a coffee. In the covered galleries you can also do some great people watching - very entertaining indeed!

I had noticed some street art when we had walked from the station on Thursday evening so we went in search of it. Incredibly we found some of it and Ian spotted a whole lot down a little alley that was very moving as it focused on bullying and acceptance of people who may be different to you or I. Rainbow House commissioned this work which was done by a range of artists. Unfortunately some of their names have been obscured by some subsequent tagging which I think is very disrespectful.

We then headed back yo the apartment to get organised for the family catch up.Read more
Traveler very cool.
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Traveler Europe 2023
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- Sep 22, 2023, 11:00am
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846592, 4.35299550°50’48” N 4°21’11” E
Day 9
Brussels or Bust
September 22, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Today I caught the train into Brussels. I wanted to wander around the city and visit a few favourite places such as the Grand Place. The weather was quite promising in the morning and early afternoon, so I made the most of it. When it started to rain I went and grabbed some lunch from my favourite Italian restaurant before making my way back out to Ottiginies where Brigitte picked me up. While in the city I went to my favourite chocolate shop, Marys, where I treated myself to a few of their delicious chocolates.Read more
Traveler Wow! So beautiful. Those chocolates look delicious. I hope you sampled them.
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Traveler France 2022
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- Nov 13, 2022, 10:00am
- ⛅ 6 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846638, 4.35304250°50’48” N 4°21’11” E
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One last look at Brussels
November 13, 2022 in Belgium ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Today I planned to head into Brussels one last time as I still needed to buy some chocolate and biscuits from House of Dandoy. Brigitte dropped me at Ottiginies and I caught the train into Brussels, it was very fast as it was express from Ottiginies to the city stops.

The Christmas lights and decorations have gone up and the Christmas market is under construction and looks like it will be open in about a week. Obviously the decorations and lights are better at night, but with the clear days we have been having the nights have been very cold so I won’t be venturing back into the city to see the lights - I had my fill of Christmas lights in Amsterdam and Delft.

I wandered around the city a bit which was full of scout groups who were in groups of about twenty singing songs. This was nice initially but everywhere I walked I would run into another scout group singing very loudly which did become irritating so I took refuge in my favourite Italian restaurant to have lunch. I have been there so many times this trip the waiter recognised me!

After completing my shopping, I headed back to Brussels Central for the trip back to Ottiginies where Brigitte kindly picked me up.

This evening Gui, Geertje and Steph are coming over for dinner. I requested Chicon Gratin a Belgium dish that comprises Chicon (witlof or chicory in English) that has been boiled and drained, it is then wrapped in ham and then placed in a baking dish, covered in bechamal and cheese and baked - absolutely delicious.

We had a nice evening and it was nice to see Geertje and Gui again before I head home.Read more
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Uta Vogel Benelux mit dem Wohnmobil
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- Aug 31, 2023, 6:00pm
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846489, 4.35350°50’47” N 4°21’11” E
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De Grote Markt in Brüssel
August 31, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Ein großer, beeindruckender Marktplatz, der komplett von eleganten, prunkvoll dekorierten, historischen Gebäuden aus dem 14. Jh. umgeben ist, das Zentrum der Altstadt. Die verzierten Häuser rundherum machen den Platz wirklich einzigartig.

In einem der beeindruckenden Gebäude am Grote Markt versteckt sich das Museum der Stadt Brüssel. Ein modernes und super interessantes Museum, das sich ganz der Stadtgeschichte von Brüssel widmet.

Auf vier Stockwerke verteilt gibt es verschiedene Meisterwerke, die Geschichte des Manneken Pis und tolle Architektur zu entdecken.Read more
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- Jun 9, 2023, 8:53pm
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 62 ft
- Belgium Brussels Maison Communale 50.846989, 4.35272250°50’49” N 4°21’10” E
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Brussels Day 1
June 9, 2023 in Belgium ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Friday - Arrived early to Brussels. Took 1.5 hours to get through passport control due to only 2 lanes open. Great Uber ride to The Dominican Hotel. We did the GPSMyCity walking tour. Brussels is great downtown. Not very big. We had a pizza at Scott’s late afternoon and then back there to start our beer tour. Tried a couple there and then to Toone. We really liked the Kriek which is a cherry lambric. Really fun and met some great younger people from all over Europe. Ate at Cafe Georgette. Food was good, not great although the mussels (Moules) were excellent. Really fun sitting next to a bachelorette party.Read more
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