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Down in suburban Uccle, there is a super little organic market - no more than 10 stalls usually, squeezed into the parking area next to the church on Parvis St Pierre. Marvellous food, good prices, and a great chance to chinwag with stallholders or friends you bump into on the spot. Round it all off with a brunch at Le Pain Perdu on the corner - they serve very good lunches as well, but their French toast is a bit special, as the restaurant's name suggests. The version with apples on raisin bread is a particular favourite.

Visit the Atomium near the Infamous Heisel stadium. This is an atom of iron magnified into a monument for the 1958 exhibition.

BEWARE : it's nearly impossible to find an ATM for Visa or Mastercard anywhere in Brussels. Make sure you have money to change or you bring euros along...