{"id":3850,"date":"2017-10-30T15:41:06","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T15:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=3850"},"modified":"2024-05-15T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T12:10:38","slug":"dessert-holiday-in-belgium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/dessert-holiday-in-belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreamy Dessert Holiday in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I would be lying if I didn\u2019t admit that at the <strong>very<\/strong> top of my excitement list when I was considering a holiday and my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/\">itinerary builder<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;started this time in Belgium (or even in general!), a great location&nbsp;where&nbsp;the culinary experiences are so much of what the country has to offer. So much so, in fact, that research is done, reservations are made, restaurants are booked (sometimes even 6 months in advance!) just to be 100% certain that&nbsp;all measures have been taken to cross out&nbsp;hot-spots one by one on the sacred&nbsp;&#8216;list.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are anything like me, then satisfying your taste-buds is one of your favourite pastimes&#8230; and you also have an uncommonly large sweet tooth! Let me&nbsp;pose this question: have you ever wished that dessert came before the meal? If the answer to that question is yes, you know where your heart lies. Now just for a moment, imagine yourself on a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/trip-planner\/\">European trip<\/a><\/strong> and travelling through exquisite Belgium, sampling along the way the best and finest desserts in the word.&nbsp;Would you do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one trip you don&#8217;t want to miss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"titleitineraries has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Popular itinerary in Belgium:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"piw-container\">\n<iframe class=\"responsive-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/widgets\/popular-itineraries?id=07299a83\" title=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belgian Waffles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Brussels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you know what waffles should taste like, you are mistaken. Belgian waffles are in another&nbsp;<em>league<\/em> of waffles.&nbsp;This makes it difficult to pick the #1 location because&nbsp;waffles in Belgium&nbsp;are sold&nbsp;<em>everywhere<\/em> and those that come from street vendors are probably the tastiest you&#8217;ll ever try! So if that&#8217;s your vibe,&nbsp;take a wander down&nbsp;<em>Rue de l\u2019Etuve<\/em> and pick up a waffle at any hole-in-the-wall cafe! In&nbsp;saying that, if you have time to spoil yourself, you simply can&#8217;t forego a trip to&nbsp;<em>Maison Dandoy<\/em><em>&nbsp;<\/em>for a luxurious waffley afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/belgian_waffles_brussels_belgium-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/belgian_waffles_brussels_belgium-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/belgian_waffles_brussels_belgium-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/belgian_waffles_brussels_belgium-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Belgian waffles, Brussels, Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brussels_belgium-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brussels_belgium-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brussels_belgium-1-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/brussels_belgium-1-768x499.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dramatic sunset over Brussels &#8211; Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Koekjes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Antwerp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While every town had its own type of famous cookie, the&nbsp;<em>handje <\/em>from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/flemish\/antwerp\/\">Antwerp<\/a> is famous for its shape. The legend goes that a giant troll by the name of Druon Antigoontrolls demanded&nbsp;a heavy toll from every sailor who wished to cross the river&nbsp;Scheldt. If the sailor was unwilling to comply, the giant would cut off his hand as payment. Take a stroll over to&nbsp;<em>Philip&#8217;s Biscuits&nbsp;<\/em> to sample some of these delicious goodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/handje_\u2013_famous_cookie_from_antwerp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/handje_\u2013_famous_cookie_from_antwerp.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/handje_\u2013_famous_cookie_from_antwerp-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/handje_\u2013_famous_cookie_from_antwerp-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handje &#8211; famous cookie from Antwerp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Oliebollen&#8217;, traditional Dutch pastry for New Year&#8217;s Eve. With champagne and sparklers in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oliebollen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Bruges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oliebollen<\/em> or &#8216;oil balls&#8217; are typically eaten around New Years Eve&nbsp;or at funfairs. If on your holiday in Belgium, you find yourself there over Christmas, why not check out the Christmas Market and Ice festival in Bruges, which is by far on of the most interesting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/itineraries\/\">European destinations<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;You&#8217;ll be sure to come across a stall (or three!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full wp-image-3888\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/oliebollen_\u2013_traditional_pastry_for_new_years_eve-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Oliebollen&#8217;, traditional Dutch pastry for New Year&#8217;s Eve. With champagne and sparklers in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone wp-image-3889\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/an_old_street-_bruges_belgium.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/an_old_street-_bruges_belgium.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/an_old_street-_bruges_belgium-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/an_old_street-_bruges_belgium-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful old street in the Bruges, Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snoep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City:&nbsp; Bruges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Snoep<\/em> is candy that has sugar as its principle ingredient. As unexciting as it sounds, you won&#8217;t believe the efforts some of the Flemish storeowners go to in order to showcase their goods. And let&#8217;s be honest here- who doesn&#8217;t love walking through a candy shop?&nbsp;Feel like a&nbsp;5-year old again and visit&nbsp;<em>Confiserie Zucchero&nbsp;<\/em>for some wonderful nostalgia. You&#8217;ll also learn how it&#8217;s all made!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/candies_in_assorted_colors.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/candies_in_assorted_colors.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/candies_in_assorted_colors-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/candies_in_assorted_colors-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">colorful candies  background. colorful fruit bonbon. jelly candies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appelbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Ghent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No dessert-inspired holiday would be complete without an &#8216;oldie-but-a-goodie&#8217; addition. The basic steps to making an appelbol: Fill an apple with&nbsp;cinnamon, raisins and sugar, wrap with puff pastry, bake until golden brown. Perfectly mastered appelbolle can be found at <em>Himschoot,<\/em> the oldest bakery in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/flemish\/ghent\/\">Ghent<\/a>. (They also make unbelievable bread, so maybe save some room!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full wp-image-3884\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/appelbol_dessert.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/appelbol_dessert.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/appelbol_dessert-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/appelbol_dessert-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">sweet dumplings filled with apricots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canals_of_gent_belgium-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canals_of_gent_belgium-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canals_of_gent_belgium-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/canals_of_gent_belgium-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canals of Gent, Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mattentart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Geraardsbergen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short drive from Brussels is the city is where you will find yourself a genuine <em>mattentart.&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/flemish\/geraardsbergen\/\">Geraardsbergen<\/a> is&nbsp;famous for this micro-regional dessert speciality: a sweet puff pastry created from buttermilk , sugar, almond essence and curd cheese. They say that the reason it is so good is because of the quality of the milk. Apparently the lush green Flemish pastures are home to some particularly happy cows! Check out&nbsp;<em>Olavs Mattentaartenhuis<\/em> for one of these beauties, before enjoying&nbsp;a serene walk through the Flemish countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-3893\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mattantart-Dessert.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mattantart-Dessert.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mattantart-Dessert-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mattantart-Dessert-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mattantart Dessert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chapel_onze-lieve-vrouw_van_oudenberg_geraardsbergen_belgium-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chapel_onze-lieve-vrouw_van_oudenberg_geraardsbergen_belgium-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chapel_onze-lieve-vrouw_van_oudenberg_geraardsbergen_belgium--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chapel_onze-lieve-vrouw_van_oudenberg_geraardsbergen_belgium--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chapel Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Oudenberg, Geraardsbergen, Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>La Dame Blanche<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Nimy (short drive from Mons)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, this is a&nbsp;fancy name for a sundae. Translated directly as &#8216;white lady,&#8217; this seemingly standard dessert&nbsp;can be created with&nbsp;the highest level of quality.&nbsp;This perfection is made with home-made vanilla ice-cream, freshly whipped cream, topped with warm chocolate sauce made from real Belgian chocolate, and the cherry on top is the&#8230; cherry on top! Don&#8217;t give&nbsp;up the chance to sample&nbsp;one from <em>Georges Doutrelepont Chocolatier Glacier&nbsp;<\/em>&#8211; it&nbsp;will be the best few euros&nbsp;you will ever spend on your holiday in Belgium!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ice-cream_la_dame_blanche_with_cream_and_chocolate.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ice-cream_la_dame_blanche_with_cream_and_chocolate.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ice-cream_la_dame_blanche_with_cream_and_chocolate-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ice-cream_la_dame_blanche_with_cream_and_chocolate-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ice-cream Dame Blanche with cream and chocolate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/mons_belgium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/mons_belgium.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/mons_belgium-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/mons_belgium-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mons, Belgium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Couque de Dinant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City:&nbsp;Dinant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s definitely something to say for tasting one of these&nbsp;in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/wallonia\/dinant\/\">the town that it was named<\/a>. It just wouldn&#8217;t make sense to have it any other way! A&nbsp;<em>coque de Dinant&nbsp;<\/em> is a hard, sweet biscuit that was popular&nbsp;in the Middle Ages due to its&nbsp;keeping properties. Some people even used to keep&nbsp;them as souvenirs or Christmas ornaments! <em>Patisserie Jacobs<\/em> is know for its authenticity, but be careful: use your hands to break the biscuit into little pieces first &#8211; you don&#8217;t want to break your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/couque_de_dinant-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/couque_de_dinant-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/couque_de_dinant--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/couque_de_dinant--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Couque de Dinant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/view_from_the_top_dinant_belgium.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/view_from_the_top_dinant_belgium.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/view_from_the_top_dinant_belgium-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/view_from_the_top_dinant_belgium-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium &#8211; August 8, 2021: Citadel Fort. Aerial view on Pont Charles de Gaulle over Meuse with church in front and College Notre Dame. Cityscape on both sides of river.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chocolate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City:&nbsp;Liege<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no shock that Belgium produces the word&#8217;s finest chocolate &#8211; and whether you consider chocolate as a dessert or as its own food group, this certainly wouldn&#8217;t be much of a dream holiday in Belgium without sampling some of the best chocolate in the country. Jean Galler began his illustrious career in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/wallonia\/liege\/\">Liege<\/a> making sweets for the royal family, and nowadays <em>Galler Chocolatier<\/em> is one of the top-rated chocolatiers in Belgium.&nbsp;And you have the chance to&nbsp;visit the original store!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chocolate_display.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chocolate_display.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chocolate_display-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/chocolate_display-768x458.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">a display case filled with lots of different types of candy. . generative ai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/staircases_liege_belgium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/staircases_liege_belgium.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/staircases_liege_belgium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/staircases_liege_belgium-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Staircases, Liege, Belgium.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stof\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City: Wavre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back to Brussels, make sure you stop by <em>Le Pain Quotidien <\/em>in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/wallonia\/wavre\/\">Wavre<\/a>&nbsp;to sample this sweet cheesecake. It&#8217;s made from cottage cheese, meringue, apples and sweet almonds. Again &#8211; you simply can&#8217;t beat the original!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/stofe_cheesecake.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/stofe_cheesecake.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/stofe_cheesecake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/stofe_cheesecake-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stof\u00e9 Cheesecake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have any other great spots for Belgian desserts? Let us know! 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