Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert
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Wander through the Les Galeries Saint Hubert, a gorgeous glass roofed arcade in the center of Brussels. Lined with cafes, theaters and luxury stores, the Les Galeries Saint Hubert also has the distinction of being the first covered shopping arcade in Europe.
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- De Brouckère • 4 min walk
- Beurs • 6 min walk
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- Thomas VOakland, California18,233 contributionsNineteenth Century Shopping ArcadeIn my opinion, this is the most beautiful structure in Brussels. Lots of other visitors agree so this indoor shopping arcade is usually very crowded. We bought chocolates here. Lots of upscale shops and some places for coffee. The design is classic mid-nineteenth century.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 November 2023
- SMLikestoTravelBengaluru, India391 contributionsShopping arcade dating back to 1847!We visited this shopping arcade just because of the fact that it dates back to 1847 and is still functioning! Nice to spend an hour here strolling and taking in the sights. We limited ourselves to window shopping but did indulge in waffles from Maison Dandoy here.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 December 2023
- William MEdinburgh, United Kingdom671 contributionsBeautiful arcade, amazing shops & cafesA great place to visit whilst in Brussels. Gorgeous architecture which looks particularly beautiful when lit up in various colours. Lots of amazing chocolate shops, great cafes, etc. A definite must visit.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 February 2024
- K PastoreHinsdale, Illinois670 contributionsWorth a walkIt's worth a walk through with beautiful architecture and history. It's nice to walk around on a rainy day, but can get very crowded with tour groups and tourists. Many great shops, lots of chocolate too.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 18 April 2024
- Belle-NoelCroydon, United Kingdom1,947 contributionsGorgeous covered passageThis is a gorgeous, covered shopping gallery with plenty of shops and things to eat and drink. It’s lovely just walking through here and looking in all the places - however please note that prices here are far higher. We discovered this by chance when we bought some chocolates and then went into the same branch elsewhere and the cost was far higher.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 21 April 2024
- Marina A27 contributionsRoseline d'Oreye shop - definitely worth a visit!The most interesting place I found here was the boutique of a Belgian illustrator Roseline d'Oreye! definitely worth a visit. I found a huge collection of silk scarves of any size. All of them are limited edition and the prints are drawn by a Belgian artist. I bought a silk scarf with a Belgian chocolate print and a bag painted by an artist (unique item! ). Good idea for gifts from Brussels - I found things of excellent quality and with symbols of Belgium.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 5 May 2024
- jeep_girl_00St. John's, Canada2,082 contributionsChocolateLes Galeries St Hubert in Brussels is a charming gem. The architecture is exquisite, and it's a great place to stroll, shop, and enjoy a coffee or pastry. It's also a good spot to taste test chocolate, with Neuhaus being a standout choice for its delicious offerings. A must-visit for its historic elegance, cozy atmosphere, and delightful chocolate treats.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 June 2024
- CuriousTravelerRadioLancaster, Pennsylvania1,496 contributionsSuper HubertBeautiful, classic venue here with lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. It is much longer than expected, but you should take your time to enjoy all of the shop windows and perhaps a chocolate. We ran out of time for the waffle shop!Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 July 2024
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Jessie A
London, UK92 contributions
Jan 2020
This stretch of walk was very nicely lit when we visited in January. It is a great place to experience Belgium chocolate (even though it can be quite pricey). A good place to look for pretty things to take home with you.
Written 15 January 2020
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KlepPing
Lexington, MA23 contributions
Feb 2020
The Gallery is a feast for the senses, with an overwhelming array of delightful chocolate shops and pastries. Each window display is a fantasyland of sugar and chocolate and samples are available in many of the stores making picking your chocolates easier and fun. The Gallery gets very crowded on the weekend but if you can arrive in the early hours of the weekday you will have many of the shops to yourself and more space to roam!
Written 23 February 2020
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Jim W
Sindelfingen, Germany8,698 contributions
Feb 2020
I have to admit that I am one of the few husbands out there that loves to take his wife shopping. I go around the store picking out accessories for her whether it be for clothes or kitchen appliances. However, it is just as enjoyable when I visit an amazing set of stores and help others on a tour group spend their money. I get great satisfaction in seeing other people smile. The set of stores here range from elegant and classic to very elegant and very classic. Nothing is too outrageous. All the shops are top notch. The cafes were all full, offering a variety of cuisines. I never knew that waffles could be served in so many different ways. The nice part about this place is that it is all indoors so if the weather is bad, the shopping does not have to be. The Gothic architecture is completely amazing too. In the end, this is a must visit place even if you simply do a rather quick walk through. Just outside and around the corner is a bar that serves more types of beer than any where else in the world. Guess I have to come back and spend some serious time here!
Written 19 March 2020
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emanuele g
The Hague, The Netherlands129 contributions
May 2022
Honestly we passed through this gallery by pure chance, we were not aware it even existed; I have visited many galleries and this is in the top 10 for sure. The decor, the architecture is very nice, you can feel the wealth of it. If you are a chocolate lover, than you have to pass through this gallery, because there is a good variety of shop offering different types of Belgian chocolate and pralines.
Written 15 May 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,233 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful structure in Brussels. Lots of other visitors agree so this indoor shopping arcade is usually very crowded. We bought chocolates here. Lots of upscale shops and some places for coffee. The design is classic mid-nineteenth century.
Written 28 November 2023
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Herbert C
1,791 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Located just a stone’s throw from Grand Place, you will likely not fail to stumble upon this arcade if you’re exploring the surrounding pedestrianized shopping area. The first thing that strikes you is the gorgeous one-point perspective of the entire gallery, with the resplendent glass-paned roof arching over rows of impressive shop facades on both sides. The shopping arcade has an array of cafes and exclusive stores, but even if you’re not there for shopping, it’s worth just gawking over the gallery to admire its architecture.
Written 11 November 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China177,698 contributions
Nov 2022
Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (Royal Saint-Hubert Galleries) is a delightful shopping arcade between Rue de Bouchers and Rue de l'Ecuyer in central Brussels. The arcade was designed by Belgian architect J.P. Cluysenaar in 1847 and is an elaborate display of rich Italian Renaissance architecture and style.
This is a lovely venue to do a bit of chocolate shopping, to grab a coffee or just browse to enjoy the charms of the mid 19th century which are on full display inside. Each shop has an elegant facade while glass and steel ceiling allows good lighting and photo taking within. There are lamp posts above the shops which provide soft lighting in the evening, coupled with having less crowds later on, makes this a great spot for stroll later in the day as well.
This is a lovely venue to do a bit of chocolate shopping, to grab a coffee or just browse to enjoy the charms of the mid 19th century which are on full display inside. Each shop has an elegant facade while glass and steel ceiling allows good lighting and photo taking within. There are lamp posts above the shops which provide soft lighting in the evening, coupled with having less crowds later on, makes this a great spot for stroll later in the day as well.
Written 16 November 2022
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Chris M
41 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
A nice little undercover mall that’s filled with beautiful little cafes and chocolate stores. They are all very welcoming to tourist and appear to offer a reasonable price on good in this location. There are also places you can purchase waffles from too and regular lunches. Highly recommend this place and very friendly.
Written 11 March 2020
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Regina P
Hannover, Germany3,570 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
It is a very beautiful shopping gallery with great high-quality shops that offer typical Brussels goods. Built in the middle of the 19th century, this beautiful 200 - 250m long promenade is a listed building and invites you to take a dry and sheltered walk, stroll and shop in a royal atmosphere, not just when it rains. A visit here is highly recommended. The historical architecture and furnishings are classy.
Written 3 April 2024
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,462 contributions
Oct 2019
I was impressed with Belgium's creativity. Everywhere you go there is Art, Design, Poetry, Colour...inside this gallery there are several fancy stores. You don't need to pay it is FREE to visit and window shopping. One of my favourites stores was the one that only sold hat. All types of hats.
Written 5 September 2020
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Hello. Will the shops be open on Saturday 11th November 2023? I’m aware it’s Armistice day but because it’s a Saturday I wondered whether the National holiday was on a week day instead ? Thank you for any help.
Written 2 October 2023
My suggestion is to park at Heysel metro station, there is a big car park by the Atomium, then take the metro line 6 eastbound, mush easier than navigating the city streets, with trams, bicycles, pedestrians!
Written 14 November 2018
Existem lojas para comprar roupa de frio com um bom preço?
Written 4 November 2016
Es gibt mehr Cafés und Restaurants. Kleidung wenig und teuer
Written 10 August 2018
Existem lojas para comprar roupa de frio com um bom preço?
Written 4 November 2016
Not exactly, you better look in de Rue Neuve (Nieuwstraat) or Avenue Louise (Louisalaan)
Written 6 November 2016
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