The old town is immediately appealing, with beautiful old brick houses and romantic canals where swans glide. It's like travelling back to another era.

Delightfully ornate guildhouses line the square, which is home to the dramatic City Hall and Maison du Roi (which houses the Brussels City Museum), both of which are open to the public.

Delightfully ornate guildhouses line the square, which is home to the dramatic City Hall and Maison du Roi (which houses the Brussels City Museum), both of which are open to the public.