This weekend surprised us with two days of blue skies, so we decided to venture out and explore a bit of Brussels each day. Even though we have lived in Brussels for over five months, this was the first weekend that we spent walking through new streets. There is just so much to do in Belgium, especially during the summer festival weekends.
We explored the Sablon area, a delightful area to walk through, full of fascinating antique shops and winding alley ways. Adrian also guided us to a delightful park called Le Parc du Petit Sablon. This tiny park was built in the 19th century. In the centre of the park are statues of the Counts of Egmont and Hornes, who were executed by the Spanish in the Grand Place in 1568. It is ringed with 48 statues representing medieval professions, that range from fishmonger, to barrel maker, to baker. It is a delightful little square, a hidden delight of greenery amongst the cobblestones and granite.
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I like the Parc du Petit Sablon, it’s very peaceful after the bustle of Grand Sablon. I also like the Parc d’Egmont and the one between Rue de Parme and Rue de l’Hotel de Monnaies in Saint Gilles. I don’t know it’s name but it has a pond and a nice place to lie out in the sun with a book (preferably in Summer!).