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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 0870 027 6002 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.

   
   
  Star Wars Exhibition   - 01/06/2008
The exhibition gives visitors, movie lovers and star wars fans a unique opportunity to learn and discover some of the secrets behind the making of this epic Saga.

Which includes:
- Jedi School (performances last approx.15 minutes and are free to enter).
- Special Effects Green Screen Studio.
- Official Merchandise Store.
- Opportunity to meet and greet characters and take photos.
- Over 240 original objects, costumes, props, drawings, vehicles and models.
- The exhibition will be translated in two different languages: English and native language


Open daily between Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm) and Sat & Sun 10am – 7pm (last entry 6pm). Jedi experience on Wed pm, Sat and Sunday. Price: £10 Adults pp, Children under 12 years £8 pp, Students under 25 years £8 pp.

Adult admission - 10

Children under 12 - 8

Students under 25 - 8
  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 either Walt Disney Studios or 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.

Adult 1 Day Pass - 32

Child 1 Day Pass - 27
  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 1-5), under 4s free of charge.

Adult - 16.50

Child - 6.50
  City Segway Tours    
The new way to sightsee in Paris. Glide round the sights on a Segway - a two wheeler machine that you stand on and ride through the streets. The tours travel in small groups with an English speaking guide and include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre. They depart daily at 6:30pm, take 4 - 5 hours and include a stop for dinner (food not included). You can cover more sights in less time, but without tiring yourself out or taking a coach tour. Tours run daily until 15th Dec, and from 15th Feb. Prices and times available on request between 16th Dec and 14th Feb. A local security deposit is required.

Adult - 49
  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

Free of charge - 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
  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   - 11/11/2011
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. A full list of the 2006 programme can be viewed on the Amuz website, with ticket prices starting from 20 euros.

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 - 15
  Musee l Orangerie - 02/05/2006
Completely renovated, the collection of art at the l Orangerie is spectacular. Most notable are the Monet panoramic tableaux Waterlillies which are displayed in a specially designed part of the museum. Other paintings include works by Cezanne, Renoir, le Douanier Rousseau, Matisse, Derain and Picasso. The museum re-opens on 2nd May.

Payable Locally - 8
  La Geode - 1000m2 Cinema    
La Geode is the largest cinema in France. A giant 1000 square metre hemispheric screen has been built in an unusual gleaming silver dome situated the Parc de la Villette in the northern part of the city. Impressive 70mm format films can be seen daily every hour from 10.30 to 7.30 and tickets can be purchased on the door for 9 euros per person. A full schedule can be found at the La Geode website.

Payable locally
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