The complete guide to shopping in Brussels

Shopping in Brussels is dominated by beer and chocolates, but if you look beyond the obvious, the city has a lot more to offer. For a classic shopping experience, pick up an assorted box of chocolates from Mary Chocolatier, sweet treats from the Art Nouveau bakery Les Caprices du Bailli, fine foods and antique from Sablon, and stroll in the historic shopping arcade Galeries Royale St Hubert. Pick up vintage Belgian poster at Ma Maison de Papier, get your own signature scent at I’Antichambre, or look for bargain books at Pele Mele and quirky gadgets at Whazup. Bargain hunters must visit Rue Bailli’s boutiques, vintage stores and quirky gift shops to get steeply discounted designer wear and accessories; Brussels’ largest flea market Marche aux Puces for antiques, curios and second-hand goods; and the open-air market at Place du Chatelain for local cheeses, fresh produce and arts and crafts.