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Activities

   
Why not brighten your stay in Paris, Brussels, Bruges or Lille with one or more of the following suggestions?

See below for our pick of exhibitions and markets plus cultural, music, entertainment and sporting events to help you get the most from your time away.

All of the pay events and activities can be added to any ShortBreaks Ltd Eurostar break. We have also included some great free entry sightseeing options that you can enjoy at your destination.

Simply call us today on 0844 482 2940 to discuss your requirements. We know our destination cities intimately and our knowledgeable staff are always able to offer suggestions of things to do that will enhance your time away.

   
   

  Bruges Bike Tours

   
A laid-back bike tour is a fantastic way to explore the widing backstreets and hidden secrets of Bruges.

There are 3 different tours

  • A 2 and a half hour tour of Bruges
  • 4 hours afternoon tour of the countryside
  • A night tour.
  • All great value for money. Please ask reservation staff for more information to book.



    Per Adult - £24

    Children Under 8 years - free

      Disneyland Paris Pass

       
    Disneyland Paris is situated just outside the city centre, making it an ideal place for a day trip. The 1 day Disneyland Resort Paris pass includes entry to both Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland Park. The 3 day pass includes entry to both.

    For travel from Paris, please see our Full Paris Travel Card information. Under 3s are free of charge.

    deal fr - £179

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      Disneyland Paris Pass (ticket only)

       
    Disneyland Paris is situated just outside the city centre, making it an ideal place for a day trip. The 1 day Disneyland Resort Paris pass includes entry to both Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland Park. The 3 day pass includes entry to both.

    Adults - £51

    Children 3 to 11 years - £44

      Central Paris Travel Card

       
    If you plan on doing any sightseeing whilst in Paris, then a travel card is essential. Enjoy unlimited travel on the Metro, RER & Bus for central Paris, Zones 1-3. This covers all our hotel locations and most of Paris major attractions.

    The card also comes with a discount voucher booklet which has lots of fantastic offers, including a free gift at Galeries Lafayette and a free visit to La Defense.

    Adult 1 Day - £9.50

    Adult 2 day - £15.50

    Adult 3 day - £20

      Full Paris Travel Card

       
    Enjoy unlimited travel on the Metro, RER & Bus, which includes Versailles & Disneyland Paris. Use this card to take you from your hotel in Paris to the beautiful town of Versailles, or the wonderful world of Disney, and back again.

    Versailles trains run every 15 mins from Metro: Invalides or any stop on RER Line C5 to Versailles Rive Gauche. Journey time is approx 40 mins, and the chateau is a short, signposted walk from this station.

    For Disneyland Paris, trains run every 15mins from Metro: Gare de Lyon to Marne la Vallee/Chessy, journey time is approx 20 mins, and you arrive in the heart of the resort. Valid for 1 day (Zones 1-6), under 4s free of charge. Can also offer Adult 2 or 3 Day passes.

    Adult (1 Day) - £19

    Child (4-11) 1 Day - £10

    Adult 2 Day - £29

    Adult 3 Day - £39

      Paris Flea Market

       
    One of the world's best flea markets sets up every weekend around the area of Porte de Clignancourt, selling everything you could possibly imagine. Over 2000 stalls set up offering wares from vintage clothes designers through to modern furniture, antique jewellery to full-scale wooden fairground horses. A great day out, and an irresistible browsing experience.

    Open Sat-Mon 7am-7pm, nearest mtero Porte de Clignancourt.

    Admission - free

      Bruges Local Market

       
    If you want to buy something traditional, then every Wednesday the Market Square in Bruges plays host to a market offering handmade and local produce for you to browse through. Open from 8am to 1pm every Wednesday.

    Admission - free

      Bruges Saturday Market

       
    Browse through the stalls at the local weekend market on the T'Zandt Square in Bruges. Open Saturday mornings from 8am to 1pm, goods include local produce and clothing.

    Admission - free

      Half Board Xmas Special

       
    Half Board offer includes 3 course meal with wine & coffee for 1 night.

    Half Board Special - £189

      Goya to Picasso Exbo

       
    Paris's Musée d'Orsay explores crime and punishment in an exhibition of the same name featuring Goya and Picasso. Starting in 1791, when abolishing the death penalty was first mooted, the display spans 200 years to its final end in 1981.

    The exhibition runs daily from 9:30am to 6pm except Mondays and late nights on Thursdays until 9:45pm

    The Exhibition is being held at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. For more information please call 0844 482 2940. Deals below are based on return Eurostar, B+B Accommodation & entry to the Goya to Picasso Exhibition.

    Exhibition Entrance - £151

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      Pompidou Centre

       
    The Pompidou Centre in Paris houses the largest collection of modern art in Europe, and is one of the most talked about, purpose built modern art galleries in the world. During the seventies President Georges Pompidou wanted to establish an original institution in the centre of Paris that only focused on modern and contemporary works in all aspects of art, from the visual, to theatre, music, cinema, literature and the spoken word. The building was designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, whose architecture itself is a 20th C work of art, opening its doors to the public in 1977 and since then the centre has been one of the most visited attractions in France.

    Ticket with Exhibitions - £12

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      Turner Exhibition

       
    This exhibition traces and illustrates the construction of Turners vision and brings together nearly 100 paintings and graphic works (studies, engravings) from large collections of British and American Museum of Louvre, the Prado, and London.

    Short Breaks have some great offers over the duration of the Turner Exhibition. All deals include return Eurostar, Bed and Breakfast accommodation and tickets to the Exhibition.

    Turner Exhibition deals - £145

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      Claude Monet Exhibition - 2 for 1 offer

    from 06/09/2010 - 31/12/2010
    This Autumn see a major exhibition of works by Impressionist Claude Monet taking place at the Grand Palais in Paris from September 22, 2010 to January 24, 2011.

    This event is the highlight of the Paris (and European) Arts calendar with up to 200 exhibits and will trace Monet’s long career, and the progression of his works from his early Normandy and the regional Paris landscapes in the 1870s through to the iconic works of the lilies and surroundings of his Giverny garden.

    Entrance ticket - £139

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      Sablon Antiques Market

       
    Every Saturday and Sunday morning the Place du Grand Sablon hosts an antiques market. Browse through the stalls for an unusual gift to take home, or relax in one of the many cafes located on the square. If you are a dedicated fan, then make sure you visit the Sablon Antiques Centre, located in the square.

    Admission - free

      Lille Wazemmes Market

       
    In Place de la Nouvelle Aventure, the Wazemmes Market is a bustling flea market offering everything from animals and flowers through to antiques and bric-a-brac. Regional produce is guaranteed, which always makes a perfect gift for someone back home. Open 8am – 1pm. Metro Line 1, Gambetta stop.

    Admission - free

      Lille Zoo

       
    A perfect place to visit if you are an animal lover, or perhaps need to entertain the children for a few hours. The city Zoo is located in the Bois de Boulogne and offers rhinoceros, monkeys, and many more. Entrance is free, and if the weather is good, take advantage of its beautiful location, and enjoy the surrounding gardens and greenery.

    Admission - free

      Antwerp Guided Walks

       
    Guided city tours of Antwerp's historical centre are available daily throughout the year. Different tours take place, all lasting approximately 2 hours, and are given in English by a local, knowledgable guide. More information on prices and departure times from Antwerpen Averechts Tours on 0032 3 248 15 77.

    Payable locally

      Rubens House

       
    The Rubens House Museum in Antwerp celebrates the life and works of this city's world renowned artist, Peter Paul Rubens. A permanent collection of his drawings, paintings and engravings is on display alongside other Flemish artists, totalling in excess of 40,000 works of art. The museum is open daily, except Mondays and Public holidays, entrance is from 5 euros. Rubens House, 9-11 Wapper, Antwerp.

    Payable locally

      Amuz Concert Hall

       
    The Amuz - Augustinus Muziekcentrum - is Antwerp's latest offering to music and culture. A state of the art concert hall has been lovingly constructed in the church of St Agustinas, and is dedicated to offering both contemporary and early classical music by promoting up and coming talent. For further details please view the Amuz website.

    Payable locally

      Antwerp Zoo

       
    Antwerp's zoo is located in the heart the city next to the central station, making it an easy tourist stop especially if you are travelling with children. The zoo has over 6,000 animals with over 300 different species, and offers frequent special events including the feeding of the animals . Located at 26, Konigin Astridplein, a short walk from Antwerp´s Central Station.

    Payable locally

      Aquatopia

       
    The Antwerp Aquatopia reopened in 2005 after an extensive refurbishment, and the new layout will not disappoint. Over 100,000 fish are housed in the aquarium, with fabulous viewing windows, regular animal displays and children's events. Situated opposite the Antwerp Zoo, near to the station. Entrance 12€s payable locally, open daily except National holidays.

    Payable locally

      Friday Market

       
    Antwerp is a great place for shopping so indulge the habit with a browse through the regular Friday night market (Vrijidagmarkt) and maybe enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafes. Taking place in a square between Sint-Andries and the centre of town, the majority of the produce is vintage or second-hand, so great for bagging a bargain. Every Friday from 8am to 1pm.

    Admission - free

      Sunday Market

       
    The Lijnwaadmarkt takes place each Sunday morning, and is a small and pleasant market selling local produce and hand made crafts. Ideal to take home as gifts. Open on Sundays from 1000am to 1pm and situated in front of the Cathedral, this is an ideal place to pick up a gift before making the return journey home.

    Admission - free

      Flea Markets

       
    Ghent hosts several markets, 3 of which are dedicated to second hand bargains offering clothing, furniture and bric-a-brac. Even if you are not a serious shopper, the flea markets are great for browsing for unusual gifts and trinkets. Friday market is on Bij Sint-Jacobs from 7am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday markets are on Beverhoutplein from 7am-1pm.

    Admission - free

      Craft Market

       
    If you are looking for a gift to take home, or to just have an enjoyable wander through the stalls, the Ghent Craft Market is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours, and probably more than a couple of Euros! Taking place on Veerleplein every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm from 1st March until 1st November.

    Admission - free

      Classic Paris Walk

       
    The Classic Paris walk gives you a comprehensive overview of the best this city has to offer, with a guide to inform about the local history, architecture and to answer questions. Highlights of the walk include Notre Dame, St Chapelle, Louvre, Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. With departures everyday at 10am, the tour includes a stop for lunch at café in the Tuileries Gardens (meal not included), and finishes at about 2pm. Perfect for the summer months!

    Adult - £20

      Da Vinci Code Day Tour

       
    In addition to our walking tour, we can now offer a full day devoted to deciphering the Da Vinci Code. Collected and dropped off from your hotel in escorted mini-van, the tour starts by visiting the main sights mentioned in the book, with a guide to answer questions. After this you will then be taken on a guided tour of the Louvre Museum, followed by a lunch cruise on the Seine, admiring more buildings as you wine and dine. After lunch you will be taken to Saint Sulpice Church, and finally dropped back at your hotel. The tour takes place April 1st - October 31st every Wednesday and Friday, departs at 9am and lasts approximately 8 hours.

    none - free
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