Les Maisons Blanches Brussels

A true moment of peace

Charlotte from Brussels

About me I was born and raised in Belgium. At the age of 19, I moved to Brussels for my studies and absolutely fell in love with the city. I love Brussels both for its famous and touristic sites and its hidden gems. I really like to just leave my door and look for new places I haven't found or visited yet. Other than that, I really love travelling and enjoying each moment to the...
"This place is definitely one of my favorites in the center of Brussels for when I'm looking for a moment of peace. I call it Les Maisons Blanches..."

This is definitely one of my favorite spots in the city center. I call this place 'les maisons blanches' which literally means 'the white houses' because this place actually has no official name. The street name is Rue du Grand Hospice. This is my go-to place if I'm looking for a moment of peace in the city center. Surrounded by benches to sit on, trees, a little fountain, and very cute white houses, this is the perfect place to unwind and let the sun shine on your face through the leaves of the trees. The only cars that pass are those of the people living here, so this makes this place extraordinarily quiet for a big city like Brussels.

This calm, charming street never seems to disappoint me, and when you're not so in the mood for calm, you can always enter the doors of Jardin Hospice for a drink and some live music.

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About me I was born and raised in Belgium. At the age of 19, I moved to Brussels for my studies and absolutely fell in love with the city. I love Brussels both for its famous and touristic sites and its hidden gems. I really like to just leave my door and look for new places I haven't found or visited yet. Other than that, I really love travelling and enjoying each moment to the fullest, whether it's in Belgium or on the other side of the world. My passion for travel also translates into my studies in Tourism and Leisure Management. I love to go off the beaten touristic trac...

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