Walk up from the Place Royale via Rue de Namur. 

On the corner of rue de Bréderode, if tempted to update your hairstyle, be bold and step into Tony & Guy hair salon. They will surprise you not only with their audacious cuts and colours, but also with the quality of their service.
A little further, you’ll find Boutique PH, with clothing lines selected exclusively for men by Patrick Henderiks. Next door is Home Autour du Monde, a concept store by Bensimon, selling clothes and accessories from all around the world. Le Bonhomme de Bois is an address not to missed for traditional toys, Pinocchio, hobby horses and miniature car... all in wood. Cross over to Momento by Gaya, a beautiful boutique that seduces refined women with its exclusive collections.
On Rue de Brederode, admire the building with a superb facade and minimalist interior,  that houses the clothing collection by Brussels born Edouard Vermeulen for Natan. A few steps away, Natan+ creates clothing for beautiful curvy women. At number 86, the first floor houses a true Brussels institution, Maison Roger, a beauty and hair salon. Craving a little luxury ? Indulge in marvelous beauty and skin care treatments by Lancôme and Shu Uemura. Opposite, the optician Lionel Sonkes makes his know-how available to you, in order for you to find the perfect glasses, among a wide selection of the best designers.
At number 99, the boutique Roggwiller is inviting not only for its refined decor but for its exclusive designer collections and superb choice of luxury leather goods.

Further up Rue du Pépin, for lunch or dinner, take your taste buds on a journey to a country of multiple flavours by trying their 'degustation menu', a special menu for sampling many dishes, at the Resto Point Bar. At night, don’t miss one last drink at the Bar Rouge, where Didier gathers his friends from all over Brussels.

You are now at Porte de Namur. 

Up for a good movie ? UCG Toison d'Or cinema and its 15 theatre rooms offer a large range of different movies. If you feel hungry right before the film actually starts screening Exki  on Chaussée d'Ixelles is an organic, quality, healthy fast-food restaurant.

Back to the Boulevard de Waterloo, in the direction of Porte Louise. This is where the prestigious international fashion labels as well as the flagship boutiques of some local designers are to be found, and where quite a few Belgians have established themselves. On the first floor of the house around the corner, above the famous chocolate-maker Neuhaus, discover the universe and atmosphere of this traditional house. The traditional jeweller Wolfers offers exclusive new creations as well as a selection of antique jewellery .Two steps away is the Xandres boutique, where you’ll find of their women’s collections. Next door is the luggage manufacturer Samsonite's flagship Black Label shop. Ground-breaking news in Belgium : BMW Brussels has opened a huge showroom, whose white and transparent architecture emphasizes its new series of cars. For Enjoy, a new lounge space where many meet up, from morning till night, chef Yves Mattagne has created a menu of refined nibbles, for indulging our senses. Next door, a beautiful period townhouse serves as the setting for leather goods manufacturer Delvaux’s flagship boutique. Behind it, you will find the first Belgian shop of designer Agnes B. Next door, Giorgio Armani presents its upscale new clothing collections for both men and women, as well as accessories. Another temple of Italian elegance is Ermenegildo Zegna, displaying his different collections for men. At the back of the building, the grand former stables, sumptuously renovated, are now home to the Christian Liaigre showroom. In addition to the very beautiful collection pieces of the famous designer, a few modern and contemporary artists have exposed their work among the magical fragrances of Culti’s interior perfumes. A couple of steps away, the Passage de Milan, a restaurant and art-gallery, is located at the entrance of the magnificent Parc d’Egmont. In this public garden, discover the charming restaurant l’ Orangerie, a haven of peace and quiet in the midst of the city!
Go up towards the Hilton hotel, a classic upscale hotel. whose building dominates the Boulevard de Waterloo. Next door, Christofle Pavillon, is renowned for its beautiful silverware as well as its tableware collections. At the end of the corridor, discover the luxury hair salon Alexandre de Paris, with its sumptous 1940s inspired decor and a superb view overlooking the jardins d'Egmont. In addition, their VIP cabins and salon for men make this salon the beauty address not to miss.  A strong desire for some jewellery ? Treat yourself at Bulgari. Slightly further away, let yourself be seduced by gorgeous lingerie at the La Perla boutique. At number 47, venture down to corridor leading to an urban spa called Spasiba, favouring a holistic approach, tailored to your specific individual needs. It also offers massages from all over the world, beauty treatments, yoga and hammam, in a refined and trendy setting.

Next door, it’s hard to resist the shoes at Tods. Don’t miss the exhibitions at La Verrière, a modern art gallery located behind Hermès prestigious Brussels boutique. Next door, a magnificent townhouse provides a superb backdrop to the Gucci collections. Number 36 is the new Brussels home to the infamous jeweller Cartier, where their entire collection is elegantly displayed. At number 34, fashionable shoe addicts will appreciate the colourful collections by the Italian shoemaker Sergio Rossi.

A few steps away, you’ll find the Parisian designers Sonia Rykiel and Paule Ka.
At Rue du Grand Cerf, Discover the luminous white lounges of the new DvF - Diane von Furstenberg  boutique, and fall in love with her fluid jersey dresses : the essence of femininity. In the back of the boutique Greta Marta has created a luxurious corner, where she displays a selection of very glamourous accessories.
Stop at Gallery, a great address for some Thaï lunch!

And next to it, on the corner, Louis Vuitton displays, in a sophisticated décor, all of his collections as well as some collector pieces and items. This block is dedicated to high luxury: the greatest fashion designers, such as Dior, Chanel,Gianni Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Fratelli Rosetti as well as the famous New York jeweller Tiffany, are all represented.

Opposite, on Avenue de la Toison d’Or, at number 40, the Sofitel Brussels Le Louise offers its refined rooms and suites in the heart of the trendy shopping district. Discover its Crystal Lounge, a bar and restaurant set in a resolutely modern décor, created by the renown Antoine Pinto. On the corner of  Rue Crespel is Cospaia, a restaurant with  trendy baroque décor, a lovely terrace and delicious cuisine overseen by the great chef Jean Pierre Bruneau. 

You are now at Porte Louise.