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Gay life in Brussels

Small in size but large in what it has to offer! Brussels shines at European level. Dynamic and cosmopolitan, it is a crossroads of nationalities: 30% of its population are foreigners! No wonder the gays feel at ease.

Brussels's gay district is located directly in the old town around the Grand Place, a place in Brussels. The majority of gay bars, restaurants, saunas and clubs are located rue du Marché au Charbon and rue des Pierres, near the Central Station. Brussels also hosts monthly the oldest gay party in Europe: La Démence. It brings together thousands of European clubbers who do not hesitate to come over by train or plane for this special occasion.

Brussels also has its Gay Pride, held in May with the town's full support, which has reaffirmed its gay-friendly commitment with the construction of a sculpture in the gay community's honor. Finally, the capital of comics is also full of cultural and shopping spots, including design, fashion and vintage shops.

More infos : www.visitbrussels.be/gay

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Best time to visit Brussels

May to September, this sun, pleasant temperatures but rain is not uncommon!

What to see in Brussels

The Grand Place, the tourist heart of Brussels, including the town hall

The Manneken Pis, of course, very small statue, huge fame!

The Atomium, a remnant of the Exposition Universelle of 1958, the most visited monument in Brussels. Five of the nine spheres are open to the public.

The European Parliament can be visited

We recommend

Eat! Waffles, moules frites, chocolate, temptation is everywhere

Shopping in Dansaert Street with designer boutiques Madness!

This evening's flagship European clubbing just celebrated its 20 year history

Find Tintin, the Smurfs and Lucky Luke to the Belgian Comic Strip Center

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Practical information

Gay district
Rue du Marché au Charbon

Gay Media
No local gay media referenced

Gay and lesbian events

January: Film Festival of Belgium gay and lesbian

May: Gay Pride October: Pink Screens

November: Swim for Life, charity marathon to swim


Gay and lesbian center

Maison Arc en ciel, 42, Rue du Marché au Charbon, 02/503 59 90


Transportation

4 metro lines and tram. Ticket price: € 1.60

Night bus

Self-service bicycles

Easily accessible from Paris via Thalys with 25 daily flights, is a departure every half hour.

 

Only 1:22 to reach the Brussels-Midi from Paris-Nord.

 

Rates: One-way between Paris and Brussels from 29 € in Comfort 2 (No-Flex rate) and 59 € in Comfort 1 (Semi-Flex fare). New since March 2012, whether in Comfort 1 or Comfort 2, travelers opting for tickets Semi-Flex enjoy access to free WiFi to stay connected throughout their journey.

 

http://www.thalys.com


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Share what you think of this city

  • Beyboy75012
    Review by beyboy75012 - Posted on 2013-05-06
    Bruxelles la Démente

    la capitale de l'Europe offre un accueil unique en son genre ses habitants son unique vraiment chaleureux et que dire de la Démence pour moi meilleur soirée du Nord de l'Europe devant Paris, Londres, Amsterdam

  • Avatar_male_w75
    Review by jybahh - Posted on 2013-03-23
    hi

    hi
    how are you?
    I want to buy poppers RUSH
    and how much price please
    thank u

  • Djromano
    Review by djromano - Posted on 2013-01-23
    la ville la plus européenne

    Bruxelles, la petite grande ville qui ne dort jamais (ou peu) !
    Je suis allé à Bruxelles en hiver et ce que j'ai remarqué c'est le grand froid de la température mais la chaleur des habitants !!! Tout le monde est fort sympathique et serviable !!! Je me rappelle m'être perdu, demandé mon chemin à une dame qui m'a expliqué et carrément accompagné sur le quai du métro !!!!
    L'atomium, la grand place, le manneken pis et LA KRIEK (bière belge aromatisée à la cerise ! LOL)
    Côté clubbing, on est servi ! il y en a pour tous les goûts, à toute heure, en soirée, en before, en after... Le club qui m'a vraiment marqué c'était le mirano continental avec un dancefloor qui tourne (original !)
    Pour résumer, bruxelles c'est La Démence mais pas qu'en soirée !!
    SYDNEY

  • Jeromegunt
    Review by jeromegunt - Posted on 2012-07-16
    ville agréable...

    Bruxelles est une ville agréable, le milieu gay n'est pas grand mais on s'y amuse bien!
    Il y en a pour tous les goûts!

  • Avatar_male_w75
    Review by Libro - Posted on 2012-07-07
    .DEMENTIA...La Demance Cruise

    Last year was the first time for this once in a life time cruise! Great people, music, sun, sea and ....... Great time. If you get the chance GO!

  • Avatar_male_w75
    Review by spacefor - Posted on 2012-04-29
    Bruxelles , un acceuil humain

    Je vais régulièrement et quel plaisir d'y aller. Cette ville est vraiment très agrèable, personne ne se prend la tête, les brussellois t'acceuillent comme si tu étais un habitant de la ville et lorsque tu es nouveau, ils sont là pour te parler de leur ville. Le milieu gay n'est pas très important mais il y a de quoi faire pour t'amuser.
    N'hésitez pas à y aller, vous passerez un très bon moment

  • Hslut
    Review by hslut - Posted on 2012-03-19
    Buxelles se réchauffe un peu

    Les belges sont assurément sympas et Bruxelles présente la caractéristique d'etre une ville tres internationale(cause Parlement et Institutions européennes).
    Elle n'est pas beacoup animée hors soirées mensuelles, et quelques lieux (saunas Macho et l'indémodable DUQUESNOY)...
    il faurt y aller pour l'aider à se dynamiser...

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