Xplore Belgium

Bruges offers more than its historic charm; its cuisine, including local beers, chocolate and classic fries, is a key attraction in Europe. The city feels as though it has largely bypassed the modern 21st‑century aesthetic, preserving a timeless atmosphere for visitors.

The programme titled is presented as a single episode within a larger series. It is classified simply as a programme, with its genre identified as an episode, and it forms part of the broader collection of televised content. The episode does more than recount the city’s past; it also turns its focus to the culinary delights that define the locale. Viewers are taken through the range of foods that have become synonymous with Bruges, highlighting how the city’s gastronomy complements its historical backdrop. Among the fare showcased are the region’s renowned beers, its celebrated chocolate, and the iconic fries that draw both locals and tourists alike. These elements are woven together to give a fuller picture of what makes Bruges distinctive beyond its monuments and museums. Finally, the episode suggests that Bruges appears to have sidestepped many of the changes typical of the 21st century. The city’s atmosphere and offerings convey a sense of continuity, as though time has moved more slowly here than in other modern urban centres.