| Paris may have the Eiffel Tower and Rome may | | | | L'Archiduc |
| have the Trevi Fountain but, if you're looking for | | | | If you're looking for a romantic evening out in Brussels |
| romance, Brussels is every bit as appealing for a | | | | city, hotel concierges and local city guides will often |
| snatched weekend away or a magical, low-key | | | | recommend L'Archiduc on the oh-so-stylish Antoine |
| honeymoon rendezvous. It is a city which begs | | | | Dansaert's Street. With a fabulously authentic 1930s |
| exploration and, from the moment you check into your | | | | Art Deco decor complete with grand piano, and a |
| Brussels city hotel, you will be entranced by the | | | | warm, friendly underground jazz club ambience, |
| blending of a cosmopolitan culture with quaint, medieval | | | | L'Archiduc's charm lies in its long-standing history as |
| cobbled streets and an almost tangible sense of | | | | much as with its eclectic line-up of talent. Boasting an |
| history. But hidden behind the bustling boulevards and | | | | amazing cocktail and aperitif menu, it makes for a |
| the buzzing city squares lies the quieter, more | | | | wonderful, relaxing evening to snuggle into one of the |
| reflective heart of Brussels. | | | | discreet booths or plush armchairs with your 'amour' |
| The Food of Love | | | | and soak up the sensual atmosphere of the club. Once |
| Chocolate and love are synonymous and, luckily, so | | | | you've had your fill of music and martinis, it's only a |
| are chocolate and Brussels. Belgian chocolate is | | | | short, romantic stroll along the boulevard back to your |
| considered to be amongst the best in the world and | | | | Brussels city hotel. |
| La Maison des Maitres, situated on the Grand Place in | | | | Hidden Gardens |
| the city, is a wonderful place to visit for a romantic day | | | | For an early morning stroll, or an afternoon wander to |
| filled with all things chocolate. For those staying | | | | walk off your lunch (or those Belgian designer |
| centrally, La Maison des Maitres is conveniently located | | | | chocolates), within easy distance of your Brussels city |
| just steps from your Brussels city hotel. After a light | | | | hotel is a hidden gem in the form of the Jean Felix Hap |
| breakfast, wander down to the flagship showroom | | | | Garden. Although it occupies a central space in the |
| and surprise your lover with a 45 minute Chocolate | | | | city, the positioning of the surrounding architecture |
| Discovery Workshop. You will be taken on a virtual | | | | manages to almost entirely obscure any reference to |
| journey through the history of chocolate, as well as | | | | the garden and, to those who discover it, it is a magical |
| sampling the creations of 10 Belgian Master | | | | inner-city sanctum of calm. The two entrances to the |
| Chocolatiers. From rustic looking creations with whole | | | | gardens - one on Wavre Street and the other on |
| fruit and nuts to delicately crafted pralines in exquisite | | | | Louis Hap Street - are the gateways to this serene, |
| casings, your taste-buds will be crying out for mercy. | | | | green space. For nature-lovers, or those simply |
| This is the ultimate chocolate lover's experience - and | | | | wanting to spend some time in reflection, the Jean |
| just perfect for romantics. | | | | Felix Hap Gardens are a real oasis. |