Shopping in Brussels can be a never ending experience with plenty of shopping centres, boutiques and chocolate shops. Being the capital of Belgium, it is the essence of the country’s shopping industry with all kinds of choices available in antiques, tapestries, lace, Christmas markets, fashion boutiques, Swaroski crystals, etc. Whether you shop in upper town or lower town, the numbers of shops do not cease to exist!

• SHOPPING CENTRES:

Hema

This is a two floored shopping centre which sells a wide range of products at very reasonable prices. Items include: Home ware such as kitchen utensils, clothing such as underwear and many more random accessories.

Address: rue Neuve, 117, Lower Town, Brussels. Belgium

Tel: +32 2 227 52 11

Inno

This is the city of Brussels’ main shopping centre and it is the largest branch in the whole of Belgium. This has a staggering five floors of anything you can imagine. Shops include, clothing suitable for all, home furnishings and food outlets. There are many high street fashion brands and well known franchise outlets all available under one roof which have many luxury accessories.

Address: rue Neuve, Lower Town, 111, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 211 21 11

• GIFT SHOPS

Boutique de Tintin

Highlights: merchandise related to cartoon character TinTin which includes clothes, rugs, toys, prints and lots more. Also available are Tintin comics translated into 50 languages.

Address: Heuvelstraat 13, Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 514 45 50

Website: Boutique de Tintin

Rosy Rosa

Highlights: Floweriest and gift shop

Address: Galerie de la Reine, 32 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 502 32 32

Fax: +32 2 502 41 32

Website: Rosy Rosa

Maison d’Art G Arekens

Highlights: Picture frames, religious items, and thousands of postcards to choose from.

Address: rue du Midi, 15, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 511 48 08

Mozaik Creation

Highlights: Personalised Photo Albums, Notepads, etc

Address: Rue du Bailli, 52, 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 649 72 90

Website: Mozaik Creation

• CHOCOLATE & TRADITIONAL DELICACIES

Laurent Gerbaud

Highlights: chocolates of various types garnished with dryfruits, peanuts, spices and fruits.

Address: Rue d'Alost 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 213 37 20

Fax: +32 2 213 37 26

Website: Laurent Gerbaud

Martin Margiela Bxl

Highlights: chocolates of various types garnished with dryfruits, peanuts, spices and fruits.

Address: Rue de Flandre 114, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 223 75 20

Fax: +32 2 217 55 73

Website: Martin Margiela Bxl

Dandoy

Highlights: handmade biscuits, pain a la grecque, almond breads and numerous tasty varieties of macroons.

Address: 31 rue au Beurre, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 511 03 26

Fax: +32 2 511 81 79

Website: Dandoy

Corné - Galerie de la Reine

Address: Galerie de la Reine, 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 213 62 22

Website: Corné - Galerie de la Reine

Wittamer

Highlights: Bakery specializing in chocolates, breads, cakes and pastries. Favourites are candied chestnuts and marzipan biscuits.

Address: Place du Grand Sablon, 6 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 546 11 11

Fax: +32 2 512 52 09

Website:Wittamer

Planete Chocolat

Highlights: Funky chocolate and demonstrations on how to make it.

Address: rue du Lombard, 24, Lower Town

Tel: +32 02 511 07 55

• HOME-WARE

Dille & Kamille

Highlights: Household and garden accessories.

Address: Jean Stas, 16 1060 St-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 538 81 25

Website:Dille & Kamille

Cap Orient

Highlights: Chinese antique style furniture.

Address: rue Haute, 123-133, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 513 13 02

Kartell

Highlights: Modern styled plastic furnishing designs.

Address: rue Antoine Dansaert, 2, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 514 79 45

• JEWELERRY

Christa Reniers

Highlights: Features exclusive accessories by Brussels’ most famous jewellery designer.

Address: rue Antoine Dansaert, 29, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 510 06 60

Marianne Timperman

Highlights: Silver and gold jewellery with unique designs, including pearls and stones.

Address: rue Antoine Dansaert, 50, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 675 53 82

• FASHION

Pierre Gauthier

Highlights: Fashion boutique of designer Pierre Gauthier

Address: Rue Joseph Stallaert 34, 1180 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 347 77 05

Website: Pierre Gauthier

Jean PaulKnott

Highlights: Fashion boutique of designer Jean PaulKnott

Address: Boulevard Barthélémy 20, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 514 18 35

Website: Jean PaulKnott

Kaat Tilley

Highlights: Fashion boutique of designer Kaat Tilley which offers casual, office, evening wear and bridal creations in silk and chiffon's.

Address: Koningsgalerij 6, 1000, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 510 00 12

Website:Kaat Tilley

The Fashion Outlet

Address: Weiveldlaan, 37 1930 Zaventem, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 721 64 88

Website: The Fashion Outlet

Home Autour du Monde

Highlights: Clothes, Shoes, Cosmetics and Bags

Address: Rue de Namur 70, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 503 55 92

Website: Home Autour du Monde

Isabelle Baines

Highlights: Top quality jumpers and cardigans made from cashmere, wool and cotton.

Address: rue du Pepin, 43, Upper Town, Brussels, Belgium.

Tel: +32 02 502 13 73

Avenue Louise

Highlights: One of Brussels' most exclusive shopping areas. It offers everything from clothing to house-wares. It is an ideal place for family shopping with many upmarket shops and restaurants.

Address: Avenue Louise, 1050, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 513 89 40

• Stores in Avenue Louise:

Art & Influences

Highlights: Stocks a wide range of modern and different styled dining room items.

Address: avenue Louise, 221, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 643 2843

Chine Collection

Highlights: Upmarket high street chain featuring clothes designed by Guillaume.

Address: avenue Louise, Ixelles, 82-84, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 512 45 52

Maison Degand

Highlights: Specialises in men's luxury clothing, e.g. suits, cufflinks and ties.

Address: avenue Louise, Ixelles, 415, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 649 00 73

• Other famous shops in Brussels:

Des Habits Et Moi

Address: rue Simonis, 53, 1050 Elsene, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 548 44 78

Website: Des Habits Et Moi

• MUSIC & VIDEO

Punto y Coma

Highlights: Hi-tech peripherals.

Address: Rue Stevin, 115a, 1000, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: + 32 2 230 10 29

Website: Punto y Coma

BCM

Highlights: Brussels’ top shop to find house, techno, drum n bass vinyls.

Address: Plattesteen, 6, Lower Town, Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 2 502 09 72