Guidebook for Ixelles
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2 beautiful ponds to stroll or run around. In the summer you can even sunbath on the grass surrounding the ponds. Short walk from the apartment.
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Étangs d'Ixelles
2 beautiful ponds to stroll or run around. In the summer you can even sunbath on the grass surrounding the ponds. Short walk from the apartment.
This small park right next to the apartment has tennis courts, fantastic climbing frames, the biggest sand pit I've ever seen and even a goat. Perfect for kids of all ages.
Park Jadot
15 Rue du BourgmestreThis small park right next to the apartment has tennis courts, fantastic climbing frames, the biggest sand pit I've ever seen and even a goat. Perfect for kids of all ages.
A quaint church set in a beautiful tranquille park. Just a short walk from the apartment. Ideal to chill out, read a book or just take a relaxing stroll away from the city hustle and bustle.
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卡布尔森林公园
A quaint church set in a beautiful tranquille park. Just a short walk from the apartment. Ideal to chill out, read a book or just take a relaxing stroll away from the city hustle and bustle.
In case you need a dryer you can find one in this clean and friendly launderette. The owners run the grocery over the road "La Ferme". If a machine eats your money they'll be happy to help.
Renbaanlaan 132
132 Avenue de l'HippodromeIn case you need a dryer you can find one in this clean and friendly launderette. The owners run the grocery over the road "La Ferme". If a machine eats your money they'll be happy to help.
This great market can be found on Place Flagey every Saturday and Sunday. Mainly food but other interesting stores pop up all the time. Find the man in a caravan selling waffles n coffee, they are A+!
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Place Eugene Flagey
Place Eugène FlageyThis great market can be found on Place Flagey every Saturday and Sunday. Mainly food but other interesting stores pop up all the time. Find the man in a caravan selling waffles n coffee, they are A+!
The 71 bus is your friend! It'll take you to Flagey, Toison D'or, the Royal Palace, Central station and downtown Brussels. Take direction "De Broukere". Only one minute from the apartment.
Av. de l'Hippodrome 71
71 Avenue de l'HippodromeThe 71 bus is your friend! It'll take you to Flagey, Toison D'or, the Royal Palace, Central station and downtown Brussels. Take direction "De Broukere". Only one minute from the apartment.
A huge park to escape from the city in. At the weekend they close the roads surrounding this park making it ideal for cycling or rollerblading.
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卡布尔森林公园
A huge park to escape from the city in. At the weekend they close the roads surrounding this park making it ideal for cycling or rollerblading.
Amazing leisure club in a converted Chateaux in the forest. 15 minutes drive from the apartment. Has huge jacuzzi, indoor & outdoor pool http://www.davidlloyd.be let me know if you want to visit.
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David Lloyd Bruxelles
41 Drève de LorraineAmazing leisure club in a converted Chateaux in the forest. 15 minutes drive from the apartment. Has huge jacuzzi, indoor & outdoor pool http://www.davidlloyd.be let me know if you want to visit.
If you need to make photocopies or print documents then this place is useful. They owner speaks English. If it is closed there are many other options if you cross the large crossroad.
Renbaanlaan 175
175 Avenue de l'HippodromeIf you need to make photocopies or print documents then this place is useful. They owner speaks English. If it is closed there are many other options if you cross the large crossroad.
Babysitting service operated by students attending the close by ULB university. Best to organise well in advance.
Tel: 02 650 2171
International: +32 2 650 2171
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ULB station
Babysitting service operated by students attending the close by ULB university. Best to organise well in advance.
Tel: 02 650 2171
International: +32 2 650 2171
This is my gym. It is very nice. Day pass is €14.5 you can pay as you enter. Pass includes access to gym, classes and sauna. 15 min walk or a couple of stops on the tram http://www.healthcity.be
VUB station
This is my gym. It is very nice. Day pass is €14.5 you can pay as you enter. Pass includes access to gym, classes and sauna. 15 min walk or a couple of stops on the tram http://www.healthcity.be
Closest pool. It's cute & cheap, catch is only trunks (no shorts) & you must wear a swimming cap (even if you have no hair!) http://www.elsene.irisnet.be/site/fr/sports/sports/piscineinfogen.htm
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Piscine d'Ixelles
10 Rue de la NatationClosest pool. It's cute & cheap, catch is only trunks (no shorts) & you must wear a swimming cap (even if you have no hair!) http://www.elsene.irisnet.be/site/fr/sports/sports/piscineinfogen.htm
Big pool with a great slide and children's pool. Get the 81 tram from Flagey. Must wear trunks (no shorts) plus a swimming cap, which they sell. http://www.etterbeeksport.be/
Etterbeek Sport
71 Rue des ChampsBig pool with a great slide and children's pool. Get the 81 tram from Flagey. Must wear trunks (no shorts) plus a swimming cap, which they sell. http://www.etterbeeksport.be/
Xpats.com - have a question about Brussels? check out the Q&A you'll get an answer. Great for events listings too.
cityplug.be/en/Brussels - best guide to restos, bars etc
Rue du Bourgmestre 17
17 Rue du BourgmestreXpats.com - have a question about Brussels? check out the Q&A you'll get an answer. Great for events listings too.
cityplug.be/en/Brussels - best guide to restos, bars etc
Drinks & Nightlife
Have a coffee on the sunny terrace by day or sample the many Belgium beers by night. Super cool bar with great music. Great start to explore the many bars and restaurants around the hip Place Flagey.
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Café Belga
18 Pl. Eugène FlageyHave a coffee on the sunny terrace by day or sample the many Belgium beers by night. Super cool bar with great music. Great start to explore the many bars and restaurants around the hip Place Flagey.
This place has 100s of Belgian beers to choose from. Admittedly not the nicest decor but after 2-3 of these beers you'll be beyond caring.
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L'Atelier
77 Rue EliseThis place has 100s of Belgian beers to choose from. Admittedly not the nicest decor but after 2-3 of these beers you'll be beyond caring.
Food Scene
This gourmet burger joint offers without a doubt the best burgers in Brussels.
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Les Super Filles du Tram
22 Rue LesbroussartThis gourmet burger joint offers without a doubt the best burgers in Brussels.
TROP BON
Fancy something healthy? Trop Bon serves up great bio slow food.
Kokuban
53 Rue Vilain XIIIIGreat noodles and gyoza in this super hip authentic Japanese restaurant.
Buy your pizza slices by weight in this fantastic pizza place. This Brussels pizza chain offer the best pizzas in Brussels in a funky environment.
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MAMMA ROMA
5 Chau. de VleurgatBuy your pizza slices by weight in this fantastic pizza place. This Brussels pizza chain offer the best pizzas in Brussels in a funky environment.
Fantastic food at great value for money, ideal spot for posh nosh without breaking the bank!
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L'autre Grain
9 Chau. de VleurgatFantastic food at great value for money, ideal spot for posh nosh without breaking the bank!
My favourite Japanese restaurant in Brussels. Their live lobster sashimi is not for the faint hearted. Prepared by a true master.
Nonbe Daigaku
31 Av. Adolphe BuylMy favourite Japanese restaurant in Brussels. Their live lobster sashimi is not for the faint hearted. Prepared by a true master.
No trip to Brussels is complete without a trip to Le Pain Quotidien. Wonderful baked breakfast served on a large communal tables. This is the closest to the apartment, there is another on Ave Louise.
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Le Pain Quotidien
16 Rue Antoine DansaertNo trip to Brussels is complete without a trip to Le Pain Quotidien. Wonderful baked breakfast served on a large communal tables. This is the closest to the apartment, there is another on Ave Louise.
Quite expensive but fantastic French food in a classic, cosy setting. You must reserve, as this place is very popular and tiny.
Marie
40 Rue Alphonse De WitteQuite expensive but fantastic French food in a classic, cosy setting. You must reserve, as this place is very popular and tiny.
My favourite Belgian restaurant in Brussels. Relaxed, friendly and wonderful Belgian classic dishes. Audrey Hepburn was born next door in #38.
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Les Brassins
36 Rue KeyenveldMy favourite Belgian restaurant in Brussels. Relaxed, friendly and wonderful Belgian classic dishes. Audrey Hepburn was born next door in #38.
Authentic hip Japanese place with fantastic fried chicken! Look for the sign with a little duck on it.
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Kamo
550A Chau. de WaterlooAuthentic hip Japanese place with fantastic fried chicken! Look for the sign with a little duck on it.
Shopping
Best Tartes (savoury & sweet) in Brussels and just over the road from the apartment. Perfect for an easy dinner or picnic at the local parks.
Renbaanlaan 75
75 Avenue de l'HippodromeBest Tartes (savoury & sweet) in Brussels and just over the road from the apartment. Perfect for an easy dinner or picnic at the local parks.
Situated at the end of Avenue Louise this is where you'll find all the designer stores. It's a pleasant 30 minute walk from the apartment or a quick tram ride.
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Stefaniaplein
Place StéphanieSituated at the end of Avenue Louise this is where you'll find all the designer stores. It's a pleasant 30 minute walk from the apartment or a quick tram ride.
Essentials
Closest supermarket to the apartment. You'll find everything you need for a short stay here.
Carrefour Express A. Buyl
Closest supermarket to the apartment. You'll find everything you need for a short stay here.
Avenue Louise 306
306 Avenue LouiseSmall supermarket not too far a walk from the apartment.
TAGAWA
119 Chau. de VleurgatJapanese supermarket, great take out sushi!
Shanti Restaurant
68 Av. Adolphe BuylBio food supermarket. Great products but surly staff!
Meat, sausages, cheeses, this high quality establishment has them all - http://www.traiteur-roland.be
Jaargetijdenlaan 94
94 Avenue des SaisonsMeat, sausages, cheeses, this high quality establishment has them all - http://www.traiteur-roland.be
Closest boulangerie to the apartment. Opens early but is closed Saturday. Nothing fancy but they are friendly.
Boondaalsesteenweg 221
221 Chaussée de BoondaelClosest boulangerie to the apartment. Opens early but is closed Saturday. Nothing fancy but they are friendly.
2nd closest bakers to the apartment. It's worth the extra few metres walk. If it's Saturday it's your only choice as Erwin's is closed.
Adolphe Buyllaan 4
4 Avenue Adolphe Buyl2nd closest bakers to the apartment. It's worth the extra few metres walk. If it's Saturday it's your only choice as Erwin's is closed.
Arts & Culture
Gulden-Vlieslaan 10
10 Avenue de la Toison d'OrGreat cinema a few minutes away on the 71 bus. Get off at Porte de Namur.