The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg

7th Edition — Rough Guides, 2018. — 406 p. — ISBN 10 0241306388; ISBN 13 9780241306383.Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market.Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage - think Ghent's medieval masterpieces and the Magritte connection in Brussels - or an exploration of the Ardennes' wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.Inside The Rough Guide Belgium and Luxembourg:Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget;
Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online;
Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography;
Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Belgium and Luxembourg's best sights and experiences;
Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip;
Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, entry requirements and more;
Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and Belgian art, plus a handy language section and glossary.Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut and Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; and Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo and gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; and Bouillon castle.About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.