{"id":89333,"date":"2019-10-01T11:08:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T09:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=89333"},"modified":"2025-03-24T09:38:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T08:38:53","slug":"brussels-esprit-lieux-alain-gilles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/brussels-esprit-lieux-alain-gilles","title":{"rendered":"Brussels - The spirit of the place according to Alain Gilles"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"I live in a former fur coat factory in the Schaerbeek district, with plenty of space, light and even a bit of greenery. But when I need nature, I go to Josaphat Park. It's one of the city's smallest parks, and looks a bit like the Buttes-Chaumont. While there, I like to go for a drink or lunch at the Laiterie du Parc. A must-try: the drunken sailor waffles! In my neighbourhood, I also like the organic market and the Bar des \u00e9curies, with its guinguette on Friday evenings. It's a a great way to start the weekend<\/strong> in a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.<\/p>\n

But I also like Ixelles, where you can find lively, slightly student bars, like Caf\u00e9 Belga, located in the former premises of RTBF, the Belgian national broadcaster, just opposite the ponds, whose surroundings are so popular with French expats. It was in this area that the Jam hotel opened in 2016, with a wonderful rooftop bar, all in wood, offering an impressive view of the city. It is a quirky, multicultural venue<\/strong>The hotel is located in the heart of the city, with an outdoor swimming pool that nobody sets foot in, but which adds an elegant touch to the setting. I recommend this place for a relaxed business meeting.<\/p>\n