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Our house is located 200m from Place Jourdan where you will find a supermarket as well as many shops, cafes and restaurants. We are in the middle of the European quarter and therefore close to the Parliament and Commission buildings where all the nationalities that make up the EU meet. You can reach the Grand Place of Brussels in 10 minutes by public transport or 20min on foot. If you wish, our bike is at your disposal, if you want more, you can rent one a few hundred meters away. Our house is situated 200m of the Place Jourdan where you will find a supermarket as well as cafés and restaurants. We are in the European district and then close to the Parliament and to the EU Commission where meet all the nationalities which forms the EU. You can join the Grand Place of Brussels in 10 minutes by metro or 20min by foot. If you wish our bike is at your disposal, if you want more you can rent some very near Brussels is the Grand'Place of course and the whole surrounding district. Magnificent museums among these the Magritte Museum or the Museum of Musical Instruments (whose building is beautiful) or the Comic Strip Museum, not to mention the Atomium last vestige of the 1958 Universal Exhibition, Very close to our house is the Museum of Art and History with a superb section of Egyptology, and also the Museum of Natural History. A little outside the city this time, the Africa Museum contains some treasures dating back to Belgium's colonial era. These are just a few examples. Brussels it's "la Grand'Place" and all the surrounding district. Magnificen(wht museums among these the Magritte museum or the musical instruments or the museum of the comic strip, without forgetting Atomium the last vestige of the World Fair of 1958. Right by our house is the museum of Art and History with a magnificent section of Egyptology, and also the natural history museum. Outside the city this time, the museum of Africa conceals some treasures dating the colonial perio) of Belgium. This is only some examples among the others. From Brussels you also have the possibility to take a high-speed train to Amsterdam (Thalys 1h50), Cologne (Thalys 1h50), Paris (Thalys - 1h20) and London (Eurostar - 1h50). From Brussels you also have the possibility of taking a high speed train for Amsterdam (Thalys 1:50), Cologne (Thalys 1:50), Paris (Thalys - 1:20) and London (Eurostar - 1:50). You are ideally located to visit cities such as Antwerp (the zoo, the port), Ostend (the beach, the grey shrimps), Bruges (the canals, the beguinage), Ghent (Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece), Liège (the Meuse, Calatrava train station), Namur (the citadel, the namourette), and many other places of cultural interest or amusement parks You are ideally situated to visit cities as Antwerp (the zoo, the port), Ostend (the beach, the grey shrimps), Bruges (canals, Beguine convent), Ghent (the mystic lamb of Van Eyck), Liège (the Maas, the station of Calatrava), Namur (the citadel, the namourette), and many of the other places of cultural interest or amusement parks. Previous exchanges: (and to come) Via TrocMaison 2011: Rennes (France), Quebec (Canada) 2012: Reykjavík (Iceland), Alsace (France), Brittany (France), Paris (France) 2013: Charente-Maritime (France), Champagne (France) 2014: Seattle (USA), Vienna (Austria), Paris (France) 2015: Halifax (Nova Scotia), Denver (USA) 2016: Berlin (Germany), Hämeenlinna (Finland) 2017: Paris (France), Magog (Quebec), Pays de Gex (Switzerland, France) 2018: Marseille (France), Seine-et-Marne (France), Nantes (France), Loire Valley (France) 2019: Vaucluse (France), Canberra + Maroochydore Queensland+ Torquay Victoria (Australia), Seine-et-Marne (France) Via PLU / Homelink 2019: Clunes (VIC Australia), Seine-et-Marne (France) 2020: Exchanges postponed due to Covid. 2021: Frederiksværk (Denmark), Haute-Garonne (France) 2022: Eindhoven (Netherlands), Loire-Atlantique (France), Fribourg (Switzerland) 2023: Brixton - London (UK), Luleå (Sweden), Eindhoven (Netherlands), Shepherds Bush - London (UK) 2024: Bradford On Avon (UK), Veneto (Italy), Herrsching am Ammersee - Munich (Germany), Utrecht (Netherlands) 2025: Amstelveen (Netherlands), Elmley Castle (UK), Rome (Italy) 2026: Ransbach-Baumbach (Germany), Rennes (France) Opinions following exchanges on other sites: Stephen stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 9 days on July 3, 2019 We had a great time in Nathalie and Benoit's tastefully decorated home. Their home has delightful features that leave a lasting impression and they are thoughtful hosts. Their place is very centrally situated which made it easy to explore the history and beauty of Brussels. Gaynor & Rudi stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 15 days on May 16, 2019 We really enjoyed our stay in your home which is cozy, happy and quirky. Thanks so much! Flavie stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 7 days on December 28, 2018 Our stay in Brussels (with two children) was great and it is largely thanks to the home and the welcome of Nathalie and Benoit! the house is very nice all in color and with magnificent ceramics as well as many comics.... the children and we were amazed to discover them one after the other.... But it is just as much a pleasure to leave their home to wander around Brussels and discover the city before returning to the warmth and calm to enjoy a beer around this large table.... everything was perfect and we thank you for it.... with a small hen as a gift for our return!! We treasure it as a souvenir of this great holiday! stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 5 days on October 23, 2018 Hello Nathalie & Benoit Thankyou so much for hosting me . I really loved your beautiful colourful home and it was extra specail to have 2 cats as well Give them both a cuddle ..... from me or maybe just a pat You were so welcome to me and really lovely to Lizzy she says hello Natalie & Benoit were wonderful host and took care of me and helped so much when my flight got cancelled due to an airport stike I was able to stay for a few more days and after several hours of organising was able to make an arrangement to get my international flight connection I would not have managed without their support Sending you thousand thankyou and a big hug Look forward to seeing you next year. Terri Stephanie welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 7 days on August 12, 2018 A big thank you Nathalie and Benoît for allowing us to visit Brussels in such good conditions. Your house is in a great location: close to a pretty lively square and shops, as well as one of the best chip stands. The metro and buses are also very accessible. The house is very original and warm in its décor. The garden is very zen. The neighborhood quiet enough for a big city. Everything is at our disposal to make the most of Brussels (transport and parking cards, brochures, etc.). As for the welcome you gave us... it is worthy of the reputation of the Belgians! Your generosity and your attention to both of you touched us a lot (meals on arrival, discovery of local delicacies, etc...). We recommend your address ;-) Evanne stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 10 days on July 21, 2018 Very nice simultaneous exchange with Nathalie and Benoit! Their house is ideally located to discover Brussels and Belgium, and to rest in peace after the visits. A Zen garden embellishes it, which we appreciated for quiet dinners on the terrace. The house is beautifully decorated with lots of warm colors, functional and welcoming. Communications with them before and during the stay were simple and cordial. They took care of our home and our cats during their stay with us. Hosts to recommend! Thank you again for this exchange. Lucie stayed at Benoît & Nathalie for 1 days on May 12, 2018 We were welcomed by Nathalie and Benoît one night as part of a hospitality exchange. We were on an exchange for two weeks in the Netherlands. Nathalie and Benoît were extremely welcoming both before our arrival and during our brief stay. They showed us around Brussels during the day. We were able to discover several places that we would surely not have had time to see. They also prepared a typical dinner for us. We were able to talk to them and to very nice neighbours. In addition, they made us taste several local products and very good Belgian beers. It was a very pleasant evening. We recommend an exchange with Nathalie and Benoît without any hesitation. It will be our great pleasure to welcome them on a future trip to Quebec. Thank you Nathalie and Benoît! Gwen Olivier Etienne Garance welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 2 days on March 31, 2018 We had a great Easter weekend at Nathalie and Benoît's place. Their beautiful house is very warm and cozy. We sometimes had to force ourselves to go out rather than stay locked up at home and devour their library! Their house was very clean as well. The house is very well located, in the European quarter, close to the metro, which allows you to reach the historic center easily and quickly. A small weekly market and a few shops and cafes give a real neighborhood atmosphere, even if we are in a capital. We had the chance to meet Nathalie and Benoît in person, they are charming people. We then met their cats Réglisse and Ciboulette at their home. Liquorice is pleasant, Chives more shy. Nathalie and Benoît took very good care of our cat and guinea pigs. They left our house spotless. This exchange was perfect. We will always be happy to talk to them. Nathalie and Benoît are serious exchangers, which I can only recommend. Chase welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 6 days on March 4, 2018 Thank you for this beautiful Brussels-Massaliote exchange :-) We immediately found our feet in Nathalie and Benoît's pretty house... and could read comics at will! The neighborhood is pleasant, very quiet, very close to the center and three steps from the best fries in the world (according to the New York Times). The city is very nice to discover with teenagers, between Surrealism, Art Nouveau and the 8th Art. But what we particularly liked was the joking, festive and warm spirit of the people of Brussels. Nathalie and Benoît were very attentive, energetic in helping us with our requests for information. They took the utmost care of our apartment. Thank you. Anne welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 4 days on October 31, 2017 We had a very pleasant stay in the sparkling and colorful house of Nathalie and Benoit. Ideally located in a pleasant area, not far from the center, we were able to appreciate Brussels with the advice of our hosts. The welcome was warm with a nice discovery basket. It was an enriching exchange for me and my teenagers. Thanks for everything. Monique welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 21 days on July 15, 2017 Our stay at their home was fabulous. Welcoming and clean house. The neighborhood is nice, as well as the people we hang out with. Very nice trip. Monique and Guylaine Berengaria welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 5 days on April 10, 2017 A big thank you to Nathalie and Benoît for this warm welcome and this evening together before their departure for Paris. We had a fabulous stay and discovered this new neighborhood close to the European commission where we were able to taste the best fries, discover the Parlamentarium (just perfect for adults and young) which are a few minutes from the house. The house is very large, bright and we were able to have an aperitif on the garden terrace accompanied by the cats, two real companions. A very nice experience in Brussels and a lovely surprise when I get back to Paris :-). Thank you again for these good memories. Christine welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 5 days on February 2, 2016 Very good exchange to Brüssel! Communication has been extraordinary good and Nathalie and Benoit are very reliable exchange partners. They left our apartment spotlessly clean and tidy, our cats have been very good cared off. Their house is colourfull and comfortable and very good located within the Eurpean quarter, nice area. Brüssel is a very intersting city, full of very good restaurants. Must be nice to experience it with a little less rain;-) Claire & Gilles welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 18 days on July 25, 2013 A very pleasant stay at Nathalie and Benoît's (17 days during the summer). A friendly, colourful and functional house that has seduced young and old alike. A very nice garden. Very complete practical information and a wide range of tourist brochures. An address in the heart of a lively district, not far from the center, to be recommended without restriction. Mary welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 3 days on March 29, 2013 Hi I would like to take advantage of the new interface of the site to tell you again how much we enjoyed this exchange with you. We loved your beautiful and colorful home. Patricia welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 4 days on May 16, 2012 Our first exchange. A great memory in a beautiful house full of charm. We have excellent memories of it. On our way home, we also bought the card seen at your place, which we displayed in our living room, as a souvenir Gil welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 7 days on April 7, 2012 Very nice, spacious, bright and well equipped house. It's very well located in Brussels. Yohann welcomed Benoît & Nathalie for 3 days on January 1, 2012 What a wonderfull stay we had in Bruxel. The house is ideally located, just 15 minutes away from the magnificient Grand Place. The district is full of life and very secure and offfer some of the best restaurants in town and the best french fries resseler (La Maison Antoine). The style of the house is very colorful and so cosy it was a real pleasure to stay there. A real must in Brussels! Thanks a lot for the exchange!

Brussels Airport (Zaventem): 12 Km, 25 min. by bus. Brussels South Charleroi Airport: 65 Km, 1h40 by Shuttle bus and metro.

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