Where can you eat the best mussels and fries in Brussels?

Our selection: Brasserie Auguste on the Grand-Place, La Roue d'Or (rue des Chapeliers 26), Le Pré Salé in the Sainte-Catherine district (rue de Flandre 20) and Big Mama chez Thierry, steps from the Grand-Place.

How much do mussels and fries cost in central Brussels?

Expect from €18.90 for mussels marinière at Brasserie Auguste up to €24 at Big Mama chez Thierry — the best value around the Grand-Place.

Which restaurant has a view of the Flower Carpet?

Brasserie Auguste sits directly on the Grand-Place, with a view of the 2026 Flower Carpet (13–17 August).

Do I need to book during the Flower Carpet?

Yes. Booking is strongly recommended over the 15 August weekend; each address in the article has a direct booking link.

Genesis Brussels at the Sablon: 2026 dates and tickets

At the Sablon, night does not simply fall: it is projected across the vaults. Until 25 October 2026, Genesis fills the Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon with light, music and moving images.

The experience lasts 30 minutes. Audiences travel through the seven days of Creation. Video mapping follows the interior architecture: columns, vaults and stained glass become the stage.

Genesis projections reveal the interior architecture of the Sablon church

A 360° visual score

Genesis combines monumental projections with classical works and contemporary compositions. Sky, earth, seas, stars, plants, animals and finally humankind appear around the audience.

The Brabantine Gothic church is more than a screen: its volumes guide every scene. The monument remains intact; the transformation is created entirely through projection.

A visitor photographs the floral colours projected during Genesis

Evenings with live musicians

From 25 September, sessions with a live string quartet are announced on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm. They last 45 minutes and appear separately in the official calendar.

Practical information

Dates: 12 September to 25 October 2026
Venue: Rue des Sablons, 1000 Brussels
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Duration: 30 minutes; 45 minutes with musicians
Audience: all ages
Accessibility: wheelchair access is advertised
Standard tickets: advertised from €7.90
With musicians: advertised from €24.90
Booking: check exact times, availability and prices in the official calendar

Positive score: 89/100

Cultural impact 18/20 · Verifiability 20/20 · Inclusivity 18/20 · Sustainability 15/20 · Originality 18/20.

Genesis at the Sablon: the church steps into the light