Day Trip to Bruges from Paris

Departure at 07:15 am from the centre of Paris, and transfer to the charming town of Bruges. Enjoy one of the most fascinating medieval cities in Europe with an English-speaking guide, and discover why the entire historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

You will have 3h as free time for lunch after the guided tour to explore the city as you please. Our guides will recommend you some of the exclusive Bruges pastry shops, where you will find the best chocolate in the world, and pop into some of the legendary lace shops.

What are we going to visit in Bruges?

• Lake of Love

Also called Minnewater, it is one of the most romantic places in Bruges, with a unique love story hidden inside it.

• Begijnhof (Beguinage)

One of Bruges most representative places, Begijnhof is also known as “Monastery of the Vineyard”. This place was declared a World Heritage Site in 1998

• Walplein

Bruges Walplein square is perfect to discover the medieval side of the city which fascinates everyone

• Stoofstraat

Stoofstraat is one of the narrowest streets of the city where you can buy any kind of souvenirs you wish for

• Sint-Janshospitaal (Museum)

Opposite to Notre Dame Church, the Sint-Janshospitaal (Saint John’s Museum) is one of the oldest hospital buildings in Europe

• Church of Our Lady

This church is definitely full of history and art, focusing on the impressive Michelangelo’s marble 'Madonna and Child'.

• Gruuthusemuseum

This palace belonged to the Grunthense family, one of the most powerful families in Bruges. Nowadays it has been converted in a Museum

• St Bonifacius Bridge

Don’t lose the view of this charming bridge: it dates from early 20th century and is one of Bruges’ youngest bridges

• Rozenhoedkaai

Rozenhoedkaai is one of the most stunning places in Bruges and for this reason one of the most photographed places, which you can snap in a photo. An ideal location to stop for a moment and enjoy one of Bruges most timeless sceneries.

• Huidenvettersplein

This tiny square is surrounded by restaurants and always full of artists gazing around, giving the square an intimate and relaxing atmosphere.

• Burg Square

Burg square is where the town of Bruges was firstly born and for this reason you can find the Town hall of Bruges.

• Basilica of the Holy Blood

A Romanesque lower church connected to the Neo-Gothic upper church where the Holi Blood is preserved. A legend says that here a part of the Holy Blood was brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace.

• The Grote Markt and the bell tower

This is Bruges main market square, where you can find the most important buildings of the city and walk through the crawling atmosphere.

• Belfort

Last but not least, another symbol of Bruges, another world heritage site! the tower dates back to the 13th century and is characterized by a stunning view over the city and its surroundings.