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Food & Drink    
Eating and drinking is one of the great pleasures of any trip to France or Belgium. ShortBreaks are delighted to take the foot slog out of choosing a restaurant and now offer advance booking for a selection of individually chosen establishments. See below for details on:

  • Traditional brasseries
  • Michelin starred restaurants
  • Haute cuisine
  • Local specialities
  • Belgian beers
  • Wine tasting
  • Produce markets

Follow the links or call 0870 027 6002 for help and first hand advice.
   
   
Beer Passion Weekend
Celebrating the delights of Flanders' best malts, hops and barley, the three-day Beer Passion festival takes place in Antwerp's Groenplaats at the heart of the Old Town. A large beer tent and food stalls selling nibbles dot the square.

With over 150 different beers to sample, beer fans can indulge in Flemish, Walloon, German and Czcech brews over the course of a weekend.

Last year several thousand visitors drunk well over 10,000 beers and this year promises much of the same, so mind your step! The customary brass bands and live music mean that the atmosphere is likely to be just as intoxicating. Entrance is free, save the obligatory purchase of a €2 Beer Passion glass at the door. All beers are €1.50, payable in the form of tokens. Times: Fri 5pm-12am; Sat 1pm-12am; Sun 1pm-9pm

Entrance - free
Paris Wine Museum
Opened in 1984, the Wine Museum in Paris is a cultural centre which aims to display the richness and diversity of France's winemaking heritage. Exhibits are displayed in ancient vaults, and your ticket includes complimentary wine tasting. Open Tues-Sun 10am to 6pm. Located a short walk from Metro Passy.

Adult - 12
Musical Lunch Cruise
Enjoy a lunch cruise on the Seine with musical interludes from a singer and pianist who add to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The Service Etoile lunch comprises of a menu of 3 courses with wine, water and coffee. Boarding is at 12:15pm and the cruise takes 2 hours.

For that extra special occasion different services are available, offering finer wines, reserved table at the front of the boat and priority boarding, please enquire for costs, more information and specific details on menus. Not valid 24th or 31st Dec.

Adult - 40
Wine Tasting in Paris
Why not learn more about France's national beverage with a personal wine tasting experience in Paris. Guided by a wine connoisseur with a long family tradition of wine making, you will be introduced to a selection of some of the finest wines in France. The tasting experience is in English, lasts 2 hours and takes place in a stylish Parisian loft.

The event runs daily (except Sundays and National holidays) at 16.00, with opportunity to purchase bottles to take home.

Wine 2,3 - 194

Grand 7 - 269

Wine and Cheese Lunch - 269

Champagne tasting Cruise - 289

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Wine Tasting in Paris
Why not learn more about France's national beverage with a personal wine tasting experience in Paris. Guided by a wine connoisseur with a long family tradition of wine making, you will be introduced to a selection of some of the finest wines in France. The tasting experience is in English.

There are 4 different options of tasting experiences as follows:=

Wine 2, 3 O Chateau Wine Tasting – an introductory tasting, an hour long offered daily on a boat docked right by the Eiffel Tower.
Cost £16 per person.

Grand 7 O-Chateau Wine Tasting - With a unique approach, focused on fun and pleasure, the French sommelier will allow you to learn and enjoy about the pleasures of wine! The only question is: Can you handle the 7 wines within 2 hours.
Cost £39 per person.

Wine & Cheese Lunch O-Chateau Wine Tasting - How about indulging in two of France’s best products: Wine Cheese?! In a new twist on a Tasting Lunch you will learn first hand food and wine pairing as well as wine tasting techniques. Five wines (including 1 champagne) will be tasted, in accordance with five cheeses and a fruit basket will also be served. Duration 1.5 hours.
Cost £50 per person

Champagne Tasting Cruise - Your cruise will start from the dock by the Eiffel Tower. Inside a private room you will cruise down the Seine River while sipping Champagne and enjoying some of Paris’ famous monuments. Your sommelier will give a Champagne presentation, offering you the chance to taste three Champagnes. Available Daily.
Cost: £31 per person

Hotel packages are as follows:

Wine 2,3 - 194

Grand 7 - 269

Wine and Cheese Lunch - 269

This option has it's own feature page - click here for even more details!
Moulin Rouge
Since 1898 the Moulin Rouge has wowed audiences with its spectacular shows. Today´s event sees a troupe of over 100 artists including the 60 Doriss Girls performing in the unforgettable feather, rhinestone and sequin costumes. There are 5 different options available, 3 include different dinners with the show, and 2 are to see the show only.All reservations include a 1/2 bottle of champagne per person.

Please note: Reservations are subject to availability, and once confirmed cannot be amended or refunded. Guests are required to be suitably dressed (no jeans or sports shoes) The Moulin Rouge does not accept children under 6. Please enquire for full details of the menus. Not available on 24th, 25th and 31st Dec.

French CanCan Dinner & Show at 7.30 - 112

Toulouse Lautrec Dinner & Show at 7.30 - 124

Belle Epoque Dinner & Show at 7.30 - 139

Show Only at 9pm - 79

Show Only at 11pm - 69
Paris Dinner Cruise
Enjoy an evening on the Seine, taking in the sights of Paris from the river. Service Etoile dinner includes 4 courses with wine, water and coffee, with music provided by the on board musicians who perform a repertoire of some of the greatest French chansons d´amour. Boarding is at 7:45pm and the cruise takes 2 hours 30 mins

Please enquire for details of a sample menu. For that extra special occasion different services are available, offering finer wines, reserved table at the front of the boat and priority boarding, please enquire for details. It is advised not to bring children to the dinner cruise, and guests are required to be suitably dressed. Not available on 24th, 25th or 31st Dec

Adult - 73
Scheltema Restaurant
Enjoy a 3 Course Meal at Scheltema Restaurant in the heart of Brussels

Vegeterian option - 30

Standard menu - 35

Menu with mussels - 42
Medieval Banquet
Celebrate a night at a medieval banquet in the heart of a medieval city. You will be greeted with a glass of wine by your medieval costumed hosts, who will then seat you and provided with a buffet dinner – there are several options available. The evenings entertainment will include a medieval show with additional acts from musicians, court jesters, fire-eaters and sword fighters.

The doors open at 19.00 and event starts at 19.30 every Friday and Saturday night from 1st April 2008 until 31st October 2008 and then every Saturday night only from 1st November 08 until 31st March 2009. Located in the city centre, the Banquet is a short walk from the majority of our hotels. There are various different menu options some which include drinks, please see prices below. Menu information can be found on shared reservations.

Burgess Service:   Adults £23pp,  Children 11-14 years £12pp
Merchant Service:   Adults £46pp,  Children 11-14 yrs £23pp
Royal Service:    Adults £57pp,  Children 11-14yrs £29pp


Children 6-11 years at all times £10pp.
Under 6 years – at all times FREE

  - free
Belgian Beer Museum
In the stunning Grand Place a chance to see how the Belgian's make their famous beer and get a free drink at the end of the tour.

Tickets valid daily and the Museum is open from 10.00 -17.00

Adult - 3.50
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