Paris to Brussels: 1-Day Tour 🚄

Travel from Paris to Brussels in a day—it’s easy and relaxing! 🚂 Getting There & Back Departure from Paris: Take the Eurostar from Paris Gare Du Nord to Brussels-Midi. Once inside the station, check the display screens to find your platform and board on time. The train looks a bit old from the outside, but the interior facilities are great—there’s charging ports and free WiFi 📶! Transfer in Brussels: After arriving (1.5 hours later), head to the hall and switch to a local Belgian train to Brussels Central. The ride takes just 4 minutes, and almost every local train’s first stop is Brussels Central—just follow the screens for the next departure. Best of all: your Eurostar ticket covers this local train ride, and there’s usually no ticket check 🎫! Return to Paris: Catch the evening train back—perfect timing to end the day without rushing. 🚶🏻‍♀️ Walking Itinerary Brussels Grand Place 🏰 Surrounded by the Town Hall and cafés, it’s super lively! I saw a wedding inside the Town Hall (with music playing) and a band performing at the entrance—such a festive vibe 🎶. Manneken Pis 👦 A quick photo stop for this iconic tiny statue—check it off your list! Brussels Park (Parc de Bruxelles) 🌳 A spacious park—great for a casual walk or sitting to relax for a bit. Galeries Royales St Hubert (Brussels Arcade) 🛍️ Shops line both sides, but prices are on the higher side—fun to browse, but no need to splurge. Brussels Royal Palace 🏛️ Across from Brussels Park. Its exterior looks plain, and it’s not open to the public—I didn’t even see a guard there. Mont des Arts (Art Mountain) 🎨 A historic site turned artsy district. It has a fantastic viewpoint—you can overlook Brussels’ charming cityscape from here 🌆! Tintin Comic Book Store 📚 Filled with Tintin comics and merch—ideal for anyone who’s young at heart 😊. 🍫 Food Highlights Recommended Chocolate Shop: LAURENT GERBAUD (next to Mont des Arts) Their hot chocolate is rich and creamy, and the ice cream is sweet and delicious 🍦! Grab their local chocolate (72% cocoa) as a gift—it’s not too sweet, way better than many famous chocolate shops (I tried several boxes from big names, and they were all too sugary) 🍫. Lunch Note: I ordered beef tartare—didn’t expect the raw beef to be so raw and in such a large portion. I could handle a small bite, but couldn’t finish more (total waste). It’s probably not for Chinese palates 🥩. ✨ Overall Vibe A slow, unhurried day wandering Brussels—just the right amount of time, no tiredness, no rush. Perfect! #ParisToBrussels #Eurostar #BrusselsDayTrip #BelgiumTravel #Tintin #BrusselsChocolate