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Your day begins at our agency, located at 6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny, just a 3-minute walk from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris. Meet your guide and board a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a small-group day trip to Bruges. Sit back and enjoy a safe and scenic drive through northern France and into Belgium, with time to relax before arriving in one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities.
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Bruges
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After a comfortable journey by small-group minivan from Paris to northern Belgium, you’ll arrive in the medieval centre of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its romantic canals, cobbled lanes and beautifully preserved Flemish façades. Your guide will take you on a walking tour through the old town, helping you understand the city’s history, architecture and unique atmosphere. After the guided visit, enjoy free time to explore Bruges at your own pace, have lunch, visit local shops or simply wander through its charming streets.
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Bruges Art Route
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Enjoy a canal cruise through the historic centre of Bruges, one of the best ways to admire the city’s medieval façades, bridges and most iconic photo spots from the water. The cruise offers a different perspective on the city and allows you to fully appreciate why Bruges is often considered one of the most picturesque towns in Belgium.
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Visit Market Square, the lively heart of Bruges and one of the city’s most emblematic places. Surrounded by colourful guild houses, cafés and bustling terraces, the square is a perfect introduction to the daily rhythm of Bruges. Here, you’ll see locals and visitors crossing the square, horse-drawn carriages passing by, and plenty of spots to take photos or enjoy the atmosphere. Your guide will also help you understand the historical importance of this central square in the city’s commercial and social life.
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Belfry of Bruges
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Then turn your eyes to the Belfry of Bruges, the impressive medieval tower that dominates the Market Square and remains one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Once used as a watchtower and a symbol of civic power, the Belfry played an important role in the life of medieval Bruges. This is also a good moment to discover where to find some of the most famous fry stands if you would like to try authentic Belgian fries during your free time.
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The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
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Discover the peaceful Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, a beautiful complex of whitewashed houses and a quiet green courtyard founded in 1245. It was once home to the Beguines, independent laywomen who lived a religious and simple life without formally becoming nuns. Today, the site is inhabited by Benedictine nuns and a few Bruges women, preserving its calm and spiritual atmosphere. Your guide will explain the history of the beguinage, its importance in Bruges’ heritage and why it is now part of the city’s UNESCO-protected area. Just a short walk from the canals, it offers a peaceful contrast to the busier streets of the historic centre.
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Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
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Stop at Rozenhoedkaai, one of the most photographed viewpoints in Bruges. This scenic spot brings together canals, medieval façades, trees and bridges in a perfect postcard-like setting. From here, you can truly understand why Bruges is often called the “Venice of the North.” It is an ideal place to take photos, admire the reflections on the water and enjoy one of the most iconic views of the city before continuing your visit.
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Minnewater Lake
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Continue towards Minnewater Lake, also known as the Lake of Love, one of the most romantic and peaceful places in Bruges. Surrounded by swans, trees and historic buildings, this area once formed part of the old harbour of medieval Bruges. Today, it is a lovely spot for a quiet walk, photos and a final moment to enjoy the city’s calm atmosphere.
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Paris
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At the end of the day, meet your guide again and travel back to Paris in your comfortable small-group minivan. You will return to the same point where the tour began: our agency at 6 Rue de l'Amiral de Coligny, just a 3-minute walk from the Louvre Museum.
