Train Paris Brussels

Which station do you arrive at, depending on your train?

From the Paris Nord station or Marne la Vallée Chessy TGV, you arrive at the Brussels Gare du Midi whether you are travelling by Eurostar (Thalys) or TGV INOUI (with, for certain routes, a connection in Lille). Count on an average travel time of 1 hour 27 minutes.

Discover the city of Brussels

The Senne, a small river, crosses the city. Brussels city centre is called the Pentagon; the Small Ring, an inner ring road, surrounds it.

What is unique about Brussels?

Brussels is the capital of Belgium, Flanders, the French Community and the European Union. The country's two official languages are spoken in Brussels: the French of the Walloons and the Dutch of the Flemish.

What are the must-sees in Brussels?

The Grand'Place in Brussels is the most famous in the world thanks to Jacques Brel and the song Manneken-Pis, which means, in Brussels, the little man who pisses. You can even visit the little man's wardrobe, GardeRobe, a real fashion museum containing tailor-made costumes from all over the world. In addition, the Atomium, built by André and Jean Polak for the 1958 World's Fair, has become an emblem of the city. You can climb inside this atom, enlarged 156 billion times, and find, at the top, a beautiful panoramic view.
The Magritte Museum is dedicated to this important Belgian artist. The Royal Galleries, in Art Nouveau style and gilded, bring together stores and restaurants. Next, take a look inside the Horta House, a model of Art Nouveau architecture, before spending some time at the Belgian Comics Art Museum, where you can settle down to read some comic strips.

What can you do in the Royal Quarter of Brussels?

The Royal Quarter overlooks Brussels Central Station and houses the Royal Square on Coudenberg hill, the foundations of the former palace of the Dukes of Brabant, the Royal Palace of Brussels facing the Brussels Royal Park, near the Parliament building. On the Mont des Arts, you will find the Royal Library of Belgium, the Royal Film Library of Belgium, the Brussels Centre for Fine Arts, the Film Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the BELvue Museum and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

What are the culinary specialities of Brussels?

Mussels with fries, ?moules-frites', is the ultimate Brussels dish: how could you resist those Belgian fries? They are also sold in cones in the famous friteries, the French fry shops in the city. On the sweet side, there's the waffle! It has 20 holes, is light and can be served with a filling or just with powdered sugar.

What can you and your family do in Brussels?

You and your family must taste Belgian chocolate, so be sure to visit the chocolate-making workshops at Neuhaus, Godiva and Chocolaterie Mary. Mini-Europe is a favourite attraction for families who can explore Europe through 300 scale models of European monuments in an open-air setting. The Train World museum showcases the past, present and future of railways, located in the Schaerbeek station, one of the jewels of Belgian railway architecture on the continent's first railway line, and the Brussels Automobile Museum organises treasure hunts.
The Museum of Natural Sciences explores the evolution of Humankind and our bodies from prehistory to today, from embryo to adult; you will also discover the largest Dinosaur Gallery in Europe, the Gallery of Evolution and its 1000 specimens, marine lizards in the Mosasaurs Room, an urban safari in BiodiverCITY and rooms dedicated to Minerals, Insects and Shells.
Nos Pilifs farm allows you to spend a moment in a green environment in the heart of the city. Children love this educational farm with its pigs, chickens, donkeys, horses, and sheep. Teenagers find a free visit to the European Parliament can be very educational, and you can even attend a plenary session.