Art & Antiques
The southern part of the city is a labyrinth of little cobblestone streets lined with curiously eclectic second-hand and antique shops. Browsers can expect all kinds of finds, from original Medieval swords to tribal masks and French coffee tables from the 1970s. Importantly, all this is available at moderate prices, as Brussels is still relatively cheap in comparison with other European capitals. Art lovers shouldn't miss the following places:

• The Sablon Antiques Market takes place weekends in Place du Grand Sablon. Over 100 stalls sell virtually everything from Art Deco Rolexes from the 1920s to African bongos.
• Marché aux Puces, the city's most prominent flea market, is held in Place du Jeu de Balle daily. Vendors offer some extraordinary decorative elements and household goods. After the stalls shut down, customers can browse through the leftovers that didn't sell for any price.
• Rue Haute and Rue Blaes, south of the Sablon, are home to some of the more modern art dealers' studios. It's a perfect zone to look for the contemporary trends in art and design.

Confectionery
Chocolate is probably Brussels's most popular product. Creamy, hand-made pralines are available at chocolatiers all over the city. The average price per kilogram is 12 Euro. An obligatory itinerary for every chocolate fan includes:

• Chocolatier Mary, at Rue Royale, established in 1919 and offering over 70 kinds of pralines in 5 degrees of bitterness.
• Neuhaus and Godiva are two outstanding chocolate shops in Grand Place, offering pralines in all shapes and flavours imaginable.
• Léonidas is a popular chain offering traditional pralines at moderate prices.
• Dandoy, at Rue au Beurre, offers another Belgian confectionery speciality: delicate macaroons and speculoos, a local variety of crunchy gingerbread biscuits.

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