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Bruges: Marieke and the Afternoon Light

A quiet walk to see Jef Claerhout's Marieke statue, with a stop for local beer and a sweet treat.

Best time: noneAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 11:00

    Brasserie Forestière

    Start with lunch at Brasserie Forestière. It is a nice, calm restaurant with good vegetarian options. The meal of the day costs EUR 14.

  2. 11:45

    Marieke

    Walk to the Marieke statue. This 1988 public art piece by Jef Claerhout is a homage to Jacques Brel's famous song. It is a quiet spot to pause and observe the sculpture in the daylight.

  3. 12:15

    Chocolatier Van Oost

    End your walk with artisanal chocolate at Chocolatier Van Oost. If you are willing to spend a little more, this is a spot for high-quality chocolate.

Local tip

Brasserie Forestière is open from 11:00 on weekdays. Chocolatier Van Oost closes at 18:00, so this plan ensures you arrive before closing.

Check before you go

  • Brasserie Forestière hours: 11:00-23:00 Tu-Fr.
  • Chocolatier Van Oost hours: 10:00-18:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bruges (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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