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Place du Grand Sablon

Place du Grand Sablon | R. de Rollebeek, Brussels, Belgium
As featured in Brussels for free and 1 other guide
Ranked #15 of 161 attractions in Brussels
4.0 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Running, Shopping, City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Description: Begin the weekend strolling the weekly antique markets on the Place du Grand Sablon.
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London, England
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere and easy to get to via the main tram route and lots of bars, cafes, shops and restaurant and lovely old buildings. More

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Beijing, China
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

nice place with antics stores, restaurants. my hotel was in this typical brussels district. More

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Potters Bar, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

In its own right, not that interesting but there are some unique shops in the area with a very interesting emporium to browse around. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

beautiful church. Lovely Place and antiques market at time of our visit .. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

or would, if they spent any time in Brussels. Here you will find the Armani store, lots of art shops, fancy tobacconists, *two* Marcolini outlets, most of the leading chocolatiers, etcetera. Plus a swank Sunday antiques market, plus a few relatively normal and nice enough bars and cafes. And I mustn't forget my current addiction, Sushi Shop. More

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Portland, Oregon
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Considerably smaller than Grand Place with less architectural beauty, but you'll find more restaurants and other establishments of interest. More

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Omaha, NE
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

A nice respite from the hussle & bussle. Perfectly manicured flower gardens, complete with impressive statuary , fountains and benchs. It is right across the street from Notre Dame du Sablon. Well worth the stop. It a great Kodak moment. More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

A lovely little square with chocolate shops all around and all open on Sundays. On Saturdays and Sunday mornings there is an antique market with an eclectic mix of items to tempt. A few boutique shops nearby too. A fun place to spend a morning or afternoon and eat something very unhealthy but wonderful! More

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crete greece
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Although the area has an interesting atmosphere, when the weather is miserable, you cant sit outdoors to enjoy it. Most shops there are over-priced. More

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Kinshasa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

In the shaow of a church the antiquity market is a must, even if a bit pricy...there is no need to buy. Take some time to visit the comics shop, and then have some food at the cap Sablon. They do a non-expensive plat de jour. More

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