Ghent, epicurean city

Between walks along the canals, visits to museums and evenings in the cafés, the city of Ghent, although less known than its neighbours Brussels or Bruges, has a unique character that is enough to make an impression for a weekend.

Moonlight and daylight stroll

Popular with a young and often student audience, this dynamic university city in eastern Flanders captivates the traveller with its architecture, alternating Romanic and Gothic styles, like the «Graslei». This showcase district of old Ghent, delimited by the canal de la Lieve and largely pedestrian, reveals beautiful stone facades, from alley to lane, surrounding the imposing city hall. Everything is in the spotlight from sunset until midnight, enough to be tempted by a little night walk.

A festive and gourmet vibe

On the banks of the Lys, as in the old working-class district of «Patershol», restaurants, bars, cafes and estaminets abound, enough to delight all the palates. Taste the Gantoise specialties such as the famous «waterzooi». Don’t forget, while you finish with a sweet note of the famous «curberdon», to pass by the Saint-Bavon cathedral to admire one of the greatest pieces of art in the world, the adoration of the mystical lamb of the brothers Van Eyck.

By taking a closer look at your calendar, you may be able to enjoy the many festivities organized in the city. Among the key events on the festive agenda of Ghent, the Gent Jazz Festival, the Patershol festival and the Ghent film festival. You want to discover this city as lively as it is surprising, embark with the CFL from Luxembourg.