Walk up from the Place Royale via Rue de Namur. Waterl'eau has selected an exclusive line of bath products designed to turn bathtime into a zen experience. A little further on, discover the concept store Marie's Corner, with its collection of lounge chairs and sofas. Opposite, the brand new The Rug Company Shop displays a selection of exclusive designer rugs. 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 unmissable address for traditional toys, Pinocchio, hobby horses and car toys... all wooden. Cross over to Momento by Gaya, a beautiful boutique who seduces refined women with its exclusive collections.
On Rue de Brederode, admire the building with a superb facade and minimalist interior, 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.
Further up Rue du Pépin, Isabelle Baines presents her beautiful knitwear collection, as well as Sofie D'Hoore's ready-to-wear collection. Opposite, for lunch or dinner, have a try of the tasting menus, a true voyage to a country of multiple flavours, 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. Take a little detour and turn left onto Avenue des Arts. On number 39, the bookshop Filigranes welcomes lovers of literature and coffee table books 365 days a year. It’s the perfect meeting spot on weekends, where one can easily share its passion over a cup of tea.

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. 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 well-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 jewels. Two steps away is the Xandres boutique, where you’ll find of their women’s collections. Next door is the luggage manufacturer Samsonite flagship Black Label shop. On the opposite corner is the Brussels Scapa boutique, with its range of casual wear. Ground-breaking news in Belgium : BMW Brussels has offered itself 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 our sensual pleasures. 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, somptuously renovated, are now home to the Christian Liaigre showroom. In addition of the very beautiful collection pieces of the famous designer, a few modern and contemporary artists have exposed their works 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 of Waterloo. Next door, Christofle Pavillon, is renowned for its beautiful silverware as well as its tableware collections. 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, in the backhouse, an urban spa called Spasiba, favores 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. On number 36, the famous jeweller Cartier presents its full collection in its new Brussels boutique. 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 jeweler Tiffany, are all represented.
You are now at Porte Louise.

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 renowned Antoine Pinto. On the corner of the Rue Crespel is Cospaia, a restaurant with a trendy baroque décor, a lovely terrace and delicious cuisine overseen by the great chef Jean Pierre Bruneau. Just beside it, the Cityscape project, a temporary sculpture by Arne Quinze, is catching the eye of bystanders.

You are now at Porte Louise.