Square · UNESCO
Grand-Place
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' gilded market square, ringed by guild houses and the town hall.
Neighbourhood · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region
Sablon
An elegant district of antique shops, chocolatiers and a Gothic church.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Sablon matters
The Sablon is Brussels' antiques quarter, with chocolate boutiques, cafes and a Gothic church at its centre. On weekends, an antiques market sets up in the square. Come for a browse and a high-end chocolate.
Talking points
- It's known for antiques and chocolate.
- A weekend antiques market runs in the square.
- It's a short walk from the Magritte Museum.
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