PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Distances atomium > mini-europe 5min. on footatomium & mini-europe > grand-place 15min. by busgrand-place & chez léon > planète chocolat 5min. on footchez léon > planète chocolat 5min. on foot
Length of visit atomium 1½ hrs mini-europe 1½ hrs chez léon 1 hr planète chocolat 1 hr
opening times 2011atomium
365/365 - 10am>6pm {ticket office closes at 5.30pm}mini-europe
19.03.2011-08.01.2012 - 10am>6pmchez léon
365/365 - 11.30am>11pm {Sun.>Thu.} / 11.30am>11.30pm {Fri.>Sat.}planète chocolat
365/365 - 10.30am>6.30pm {Mon.>Sat.} / 11am>6pm {Sun.}
pricesPrices {for individuals and groups} as well as combination packages are available on the websites for the different venues.
ContaCtsatomium
www.atomium.be> Julie ALMAU GONZALEZ - [email protected]> T. +32 (0)2 475 47 77 > F. +32 (0)2 475 47 79> Square de l’Atomium - B-1020 BRUSSELSmini-europe
www.minieurope.eu> Philippe STEENBERGEN - [email protected]> Kristof VAN VAERENBERGH - [email protected]> T. +32 (0)2 474 13 13 > F. +32 (0)2 478 26 75> Bruparck - B-1020 BRUSSELSchez léon
www.chezleon.be> Thierry SCHEERS - [email protected]> T. +32 (0)2 511 14 15 > F. +32 (0)2 514 02 31> Rue des Bouchers, 18 - B-1000 BRUSSELSplanète chocolat
www.planetechocolat.be & www.chocolaterie-bruxelles.com> Nathalie CLERMONT - [email protected]> T. +32 (0)2 511 07 55 > F. +32 (0)2 512 13 05> Rue du Lombard, 24 - B-1000 BRUSSELS
international symbol of Brussels and Belgium.an architectural triumph unlike any other in the world {9 spheres with a diameter of 18m, linked to each other by 20 tubes around thirty metres long, 102m tall}.iconic legacy of the 1958 World Fair {Expo 58} and the world of the fifties.the most popular attraction in the Capital of Europe.permanent exhibition dedicated to Expo 58 plus temporary exhibitions {science, design, society}.audio-guides {23 European languages, plus arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Russian and turkish}.just as unique are the stunning panoramic views over the city of Brussels {in clear weather you can see as far as antwerp}.
350 of the European Union's major monuments and attractions reproduced in the tiniest detail on the giant scale of 1/25.the only park in the world, right here in the Capital of Europe, bringing together the 27 member countries of the EU.covering over 2.5 ha, the park boasts miniature gardens and monuments showing off every detail.you'll love the interactive displays: make Vesuvius erupt, launch the ariane V rocket, and much more.the interactive spirit of Europe exhibition, bound to help you understand the EU better {its members, its history etc.}.the 64-page colourful catalogue will guide you through the countries you're seeing {available in 10 languages}.
probably the most Brussels restaurant-friture of the world.the largest restaurant-friture in Belgium, made up with nine premises brimming with history.a picturesque and warm, professional welcome.national and international ambassador of typical Belgian cuisine.a wide range of dishes from Belgium and Brussels, including the famous ‘Moules-Frites’, plus Lunch menus {3 dishes and a drink} during the week, prices starting from ¤14.25 per person.exclusive production of a delicious bière blonde, Léon.over 420 covers with banquet spaces for between 18 and 232 people {discounts available for groups of over 20 people}.
traditional workshop preparing chocolate and pralines.licensed ambassador for Belgian chocolate around the world.right in the heart of Brussels between the Grand-Place and the Manneken-Pis.demonstrations in the workshop showing how these chocolates are produced {up to 200 people}.museum recounting the history of cocoa.tasting sessions for traditional pralines and hot chocolate.
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the 4 highlights in a package
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Brussels can’t fail to disappoint anyone who is interested in culture or good food.
> Visitors keen to discover the wealth of attractions that the city has to offer will love BRUSSELS IN ONE DAY.
the idea is as simple as it is efficient, getting straight to the point, offering trips to 4 of Brussels’ highlights in just one
day, each one symbolising one of the fundamental facets of our Brussels’s identity:
Atomium the international emblem of Belgium, offering the most stunning views of the city of Brussels
mini-EuropE 350 major European buildings in miniature, as well as an interactive exhibition all about Europe (Spirit of Europe)
ChEz Léon the most characteristic Brussels restaurant-friture in the world (founded in 1893), made famous thanks to its mussels, chips and exclusive bière blonde brewed in Belgium
pLAnètE ChoCoLAt
Brussels’ ultimate chocolate heaven, inspiring chocolatiers around the world with its pralines and chocolates
this simple yet flexible package (you can choose the order in which you visit the attractions), offering an excellent selection of experiences will guarantee you the ultimate trip to the Capital of Europe.
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PLANèTE CHOCOLAT
ATOMIUM
MINI-EUROPE
CHEZ LéON