Belgium
For truly genuine Belgian food head to this informal, but classy, restaurant.
Galerie des Princes 1, Brussels 1000; www.ogenblik.be/
One of the finest French restaurants in the world, with three Michelin stars, it costs a minor fortune to dine here.
23 Place Rouppe; Tel: 02 512 29 21; Nearest metro: Pre-metro Anneessens; Open: 12-2.15pm & 7-11pm Tue-Sat; Closed July; www.commechezsoi.be/
A beautiful boutique hotel near the Grand Place in a building that has been at the heart of the city's history. Left in ruins after the centre of Brussels was bombarded in 1695, the building was rebuilt in the 17th century to become the Spanish ambassador's residence. Double rooms start at €200.
Rue de la Madeleine; Tel: + 32 2 502 5744; www.ledixseptieme.be/
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