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Bruges

A city that rewards an early start: bell towers, still water and waffle steam on cobbles that stay empty until the coaches arrive. Park the car on the edge and walk the rest.

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Worth the detour

  • Rozenhoedkaai

    Free

    The canal bend everyone photographs, and the best place to be at seven in the morning.

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  • Groeningemuseum

    £14

    Six centuries of Flemish painting in a handful of quiet rooms, including the Van Eycks.

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  • Belfry of Bruges

    £14

    A 366-step climb to the bells and the best view of the city, best done before ten.

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  • Cycling to Damme

    Free

    A flat canal-side ride through polderland to the small whitewashed town of Damme, with a windmill on the way.

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Suggested activities

  • Climb the Belfry at opening time
  • Canal-side breakfast on the Rozenhoedkaai
  • Flemish masters at the Groeningemuseum
  • Cycle the canal path to Damme

Where to stay

hotel · classic

Canal House on the Groenerei

Sixteen rooms in three joined townhouses, with a courtyard garden and breakfast in what used to be the coach house.

£168 / night

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apartment · value

Minnewater Apartments

Simple self-catering flats by the Minnewater lake, five minutes from the centre and with parking included.

£122 / night

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