France
       

SURREAL WEEKENDS IN BRUSSELS
Magritte Museum…contemporary art scene

4 days/3 nights from $610*

 

Be among the first to discover the brand new Musée Magritte in Brussels…learn about the life and work of one of the 20th-century’s most important artists…René Margitte spent most of his life in Brussels where he was leader of the Belgian Surrealist movement…like a magician, Magritte transformed objects and scenes from everyday life to create mystical experiences of disorientation, irreverence, and absurdity…the new museum will display the world’s largest collection of his work, including paintings, drawings, letters, and photographs...you’ll stay at eclectic The Dominican, Brussels’s premier design hotel…kick-off the weekend properly with drinks and dinner in the hotel’s Grand Lounge…the next morning, a Magritte specialist-guide will accompany you on a visit of the new Musée Magritte where you’ll learn about the life and art of the Surrealist Master…stop for lunch in one of the city’s typical brasseries…then spend Saturday afternoon checking out the exciting contemporary art scene in Brussels…we’ll provide you with a great selection of local art galleries...use your Brussels Card on Sunday to visit more museums, stroll through the antiques market or just relax in one of the famous cafés of the Grand Place, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares.

 

Package Price Includes:

 
  • 3 nights deluxe room accommodation at the 4-star design hotel The Dominican (Friday afternoon arrival-Monday morning departure)
  • Welcome cocktails in the Lounge Bar
  • Daily breakfast and one gourmet dinner at the hotel
  • Private guided tour of the new Musée Magritte
  • 3-day Brussels Card with entry to 30 museums and attractions
  • Service charges and VAT
 

* Price is per person, double occupancy and subject to change due to currency exchange rate. Rate vaild for Friday-Monday stays except certain fair periods. Gratuity not included. Additional guided tour of the Modern Collection at the Fine Arts Musuem available as well as other specialized guide services and other hotels.

 
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