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All the know-how of France Tourisme, to rediscover the magic of Paris at the best price!
Bruges, a medieval city called "The Venice of the North", it will captivate you with its grace and atmosphere. This Flemish city will fascinate you with its typical architecture, picturesque charm, art, lifestyle and its centuries-old traditions.
❤ YOU WILL ENJOY...
Every year, on Ascension Day, the Procession of the Holy Blood parades through the historic center of Bruges. The Procession of the Holy Blood was born in 1304 as an expression of gratitude and faith.
The dominant theme is the remembrance of the suffering of Jesus Christ. Biblical stories form the foundation of the procession. Thematically, the Procession of the Holy Blood is divided into four parts. The evocation begins with the Old Testament, from Creation to the prophets. Then comes the New Testament, from the birth in Bethlehem to Pentecost. The third part tells how the relic of the Holy Blood arrived in Bruges. In the final part, members of the Noble Brotherhood of the Holy Blood accompany the shrine that holds the precious relic.
More than 1,700 participants sing, play music, dance, and act. The style of the procession recalls the Burgundian era, when guilds, trades, brotherhoods, and chambers of rhetoric were responsible for interpreting the scenes.
The Procession of the Holy Blood is listed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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DISCOVER BRUGES "THE NORDERN VENISE"
Bruges is located in Belgium and is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The city of Bruges is well-known as "the little Venice of the North» because of its numerous canals which cross the city.
Bruges witnesses the Flemish Art through its historical center, numerous museums and tourist sites. During your pedestrian tour, you will explore "le Beffroi, la Grand-Place, la Basilique Saint-Sang, le Béguinage, ... " Another way to enjoy the charm of the city is taking a cruise (in English and French) down the famous canals. During the winter, the cruise is replaced by a visit to the gothic style city hall.
You will also enjoy free time to stroll through the colorful lanes and tinny shops with typical specialties from Bruges such as lace, chocolates...
SEASON
Bruges is sublime whatever the season.
In winter, you will appreciate the calm of the city and the sweet scent of the winter breeze, hot chocolate and waffles.
In summer, you will stroll and admire the canals under the summer light while having a drink on a terrace with a tray of Belgium fries!
BRUGES AT LUNCHTIME
Our guides will be able to advise you and direct you to a large choice of restaurants.
For an even more exclusive experience:
Special rate for our Bruges coach tour on Tuesday, April 22: 115€ 125€
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