Bruges or the "Venice of the North", a superb Belgian city renowned for its beauty and canals
In Europe, several destinations are ideal for river tourism. Among them is Belgium, which has many canals in the Flemish region (also known as Flanders). And if you like authentic cities with a rich heritage, we advise you to stop in Bruges, at least for a day. This is a must-see stop on a river cruise! On a human scale, this Belgian city has many points of interest. Romantic and romantic, it has magnificent canals that you can take aboard a boat to visit the city.
A visit to be planned absolutely during your river cruise in Belgium
Situated about fifteen kilometres from the North Sea, the city of Bruges is crossed by the river Reie, which allowed the creation of the famous canals. These are the origin of the city's nickname, namely "the Venice of the North". It must be said that they give it a lot of charm. Bordered by ramparts, wooded paths and beautiful buildings, they are open to navigation by boat. This makes it possible to admire the beauty of Bruges and to discover some secret places that you don't see when you are on land (mainly gardens). At certain times of the year, night walks are possible, which reveal another facet of this splendid municipality.
A destination offering many tourist sites
In addition to its canals, Bruges is full of historical and cultural sites where you can learn more about its past and that of Belgium. There is of course the Belfry, which overlooks the city, but also the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the family brewery De Halve Maan, which can be visited with a guide, the chocolate museum, the fry museum and the Groeninge museum. We also recommend a stroll on the Grand Place, a visit to the Church of Our Lady, which houses Michelangelo's statue of the Virgin and Child, and a stroll along the Quai du Rosaire. And if you feel like a walk in the forest, head for the Tillegembos woods where an old mill, a pond, marked paths and a neo-Gothic castle await you.
Would you like to find out more? Discover on our site our itineraries for a river cruise in Belgium with a stop in Bruges!