Christmas in Bruges - What to See & Eat + Where to Stay

[@oliviermancy4676]

Had our (quick) wedding trip from Paris to Bruges because of our jobs. No divorce since then. Tx Bruges 30 years later. We ended up at Zeebruges (the actual fishingport of Bruges) and asked for a tray of local seafood. 'Sorry we don't have that'. I told how sorry I was because of the occasion (wedding trip) and we ordered some sole fishes (small and incredibly good in Belgium). They came with an outstanding tray of seafood and then came those sole fish. So nice ;)) Belgium is a gift for anyone.

[@flitsertheo]

Zeebrugge isn't that much a fishing port anymore. They now fish Toyota's (from the UK) and other cars.

[@elenapolshakov3837]

I always work on Saturdays and I love to watch your videos on my commute to work - it sets up my day! You made me snort out loud while trying those funny hats on a market! You guys are so awesome, I hope you know how much joy you bring to us! ♥️

[@jacqueline8559]

My husband took me to beautiful Bruges for my 40th Birthday and I adore it. Been several times since, with our sons. The Central Square is beautiful when lit up at night and houses fabulous Restaurants. That's also where the Horse drawn Carriages can be found. We loved the romantic night time Horse drawn tours where everything is so quiet and pretty and friendly drivers share a little of Bruges History., then off for dinner and wine ☺ The Water tours are also unmissable, the people are friendly. I cannot wait to go again

[@nathalievanoeveren390]

Hello, i just watched your video about Bruges and it's really great! I would go directly to such a lovely town, but i live in Bruges and sometimes it can be so over crowded that i don't realize anymore how beautiful it is. But me and my mom know how lucky we are to live here and with a view over the canals, we are very thankfull for this! Hope you have wonderful holidays and all the best for 2023. Greetz Nathalie from Bruges

[@andyshacks7812]

Bruges is simply magical at any time of year but those Christmas markets looked something else !

[@moibelgium7636]

Very well done. I'm from Bruges and live 2 km outside the center and you really did your best to make one of the best promo movies of our town. It is always nice for us to see tourists enjoying what Bruges has to offer. There is of course more but that will be for another time 😉

[@jillengel4124]

Sitting here having my morning coffee and I’m thinking Bruges needs to be added to my European itinerary next year. The food looked fabulous. Great video!

[@albedo0point39]

Bruges is postcard pretty any time of the year. Definitely a must see.

[@how.they.do.IT.]

it is amazing and just like the picture but remember that it is always crowded at every time of the year

[@mvl8209]

@@albedo0point39 I agree! Rainy, snowy, foggy, in the summer by bright daylight, when the evening starts to fall, in the middle of the night..... always a pretty city. I've always lived in Bruges (but the center, but very close) and don't plan to move far away from Bruges because even after all those years, I'm still in love with the city, and its beauty

[@chrismaertens3444]

@@how.they.do.IT. You should take a walk in the less touristy districts of Bruges. Much less tourists and wonderfully quiet Take a walk through Saint-Gilles, Saint-Anne,

[@degunver7672]

2024 ❤ All the information is still on point. We were there yesterday and it was magnificent. We ate mussels at the same restaurant 33 euros for the pot and it was a huge portion. Easy walk from the train station.

[@chrisclose7793]

Been on holiday to bruges twice with my late mum and my dad and what a incredible place it is and I fell in love with the place and if I had the money to buy a house for me my wife and son bruges would be the place I would happily live

[@LindaOCNJ]

I just returned from France, and found your videos were so helpful. So glad I watched so many before my trip. Today I came across this video, and I just booked my place in Ghent for next May, and I know I will be visited Bruges as well. Thanks!

[@EGO0808]

Lovely video once again. This brings me in the mood, as I am visiting Bruges in 2 weeks from now. Business trip... Believe it or not, even though I live and work in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, my employer is from Bruges area, so whenever we have meetings at HQ, I am in Bruges! :)))

[@IvanFR15]

Great video as always. Keep up the good work. Best wishes to you two, you're amazing!

[@michelemarie2499]

What I love most about your videos is your sharing with a smile Always 💕😊😊💕 You share wonderful places but you mostly share how to be happy and feel joyful You find the reason Everywhere You meet each space of life with a smile With energy and enthusiasm With generosity Through tasting You really aim at others You share Simply For real ❤ Thank you 🤗🎁🎶💕💕💕

[@donburks4464]

Thanks so much for sharing so beautiful Wishes of Happy holidays to you and your family

[@lawrenceakini9507]

Happy Holidays. 🎅🎄🎁 Thanks for this vlog. Mercì.

[@elsaacevedo7053]

Another city to add to my bucket list. Thank you for all hard work you guys do, to make us dream in visiting all the places you recommend us!!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@bartcole881]

Bruges is great....we have a house there but...also try Ghent, just 50km from Bruges and...maybe You fall in love two times... worth the combination.

[@stephenvandenbussche9740]

Hi, I am a local citizen of Bruges and if you really want to try the belgian beers, you need to go to 't Brugs beertje! It's not really known by tourists, but you'll be in schock when you're going to see all the beers they have (also at a reasonable price)! Sometimes, they even have a beer called 'black damnation' that has an alcohol percentage of 18%! Must-go if you ask me!

[@mitalidesai6808]

Hi! Do you suggest travel to Brussels during 1st week of Januray? Is it too Snowy?

[@saraquiney3887]

I am hooked on watching your videos. Your Paris one’s were amazing, just got back after a lovely weekend, learning all from you.

[@petermulconry436]

Great video. Thanks for putting it up. Very enjoyable.

[@flitsertheo]

4:40 the horse cart may be a lot of fun but it costs 70€. It only becomes affordable with 4 people sharing the price.

[@lievengoossens3886]

Hi! I am a local from Bruges and saw myself in your video haha! So happy you enjoy our little town. A little recommendation from myself: if you want to try some of the best cocktails in the world, go to Bar Ran. The bartender Ran has won the best bartender in the world award and can fix you up with some amazing drinks. The best Fries can be found at Chez Vincent. A favorite Fries shop for locals. All the best!

[@ericdye120]

Always good - look forward to the next video. Enjoy the remainder of your weekend.

[@deuxcheveux7268]

A beautiful video of a beautiful town. Thanks so much!!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@diannewi]

Lovely, and yes, upstairs at the Old Chocolate House is fantastic. At any time of year.

[@hannahdevisch1491]

I go to school in bruges & used to live there :)

[@sylviamatthee8172]

Thank you. I love Bruge/Brugge, I have been there many times. Great place for food.

[@magnusolsson2847]

Really appreciate your videos. Very much in line with what I like to experience when travelling. Would love to see something from Bretagne in the future. :)

[@robinps52]

I was just in Bruges-& Paris!-this past October & fell in love. Your recent Christmas Market videos have me thinking about a trip next year to visit all 3, especially since you’ve shown how to travel by train from London or Paris. I enjoy all of your videos & look forward to them every week. Merci beaucoup!

[@DGsa1661]

Was it as crowded in October as it is in December?

[@robinps52]

@@DGsa1661 No, but it was quite busy. It was the half term break in Europe so there were a few school groups visiting as well as adult tourists when we were there, but not unpleasant at all.

[@GregCurtin45]

Could anything be better than waking up to find a new video from Les Frenchies? --- I think not! Awesome tour but I do need to ask about tipping. Is it like France where everything is included or do you only tip for something exceptional beyond your expectations? All the best of the season an a very Joyeux Noel 🎅 🎄 ❣❣❣❣ this channel.

[@stijnverplancke5455]

Since this question doesn't get answered: on a check/bill it states tax and service is included. But, unless you're traveling to Disneyland expecting to see glitter and stars anywhere by default; extra tipping for a good quality service is really just so basically kind. The thing is however, some places have people for service, cleaning and receiving. You guess (most of) these joints don't care about tips you'd like your waiter/waitress to earn; and just add it up to the pile without proper shares. So just look out for the places recommend by locals in general and see how the working culture is. As plated in this video, tourist traps usually don't profoundly care for anything but profits and you don't want to know how many "authentic local dishes" get delivered by catering wholesalers every morning while tourists are having their fresh French croissant... Right. So should you? No. Is it worth considering along some options and checks before going on a trip you're paying for these days? Fill that in.

[@andreacatzel8259]

Oh those mussels and frites! Nothing like it…..and of course the chocolat! Thanks for taking us along. I so enjoy watching you both! Merry Christmas! ❤

[@katiasaporta2250]

You guys have a great channel!! I look forward to all your videos, congrats !! Greetings from Argentina 🎉

[@PortlyTravellers]

Great quality video. Bruges is our favourite European city, so far We are planning to see the Christmas market this year.

[@mz.foodie6951]

I've been to Bruges, it's beautiful, even when it's not the holidays

[@RedTopHatMan1]

I've lived in the centre my whole life and it was really weird seeing these guys walking around in the place I know so well. People who live there don't appreciatehow beautiful it actually is.

[@mvl8209]

@Top Rock I think I'm one of the very few who live in Bruges and have always seen & loved the beauty of Bruges(maybe it had to do with the fact that I don't live in the center, but 15 minutes by bicycle?)

[@flitsertheo]

@@mvl8209 I would go crazy if I had to live in the centre. Go out your door, bump into tourists. Fight your way through many more tourists to get where you want to be. Having to go way out of the centre to find "normal" non-touristy shops at normal prices. Not for me.

[@pierretafany9122]

J'ai un très bon souvenir de Bruges avec ma compagne, une balade sur les canaux et un très bon restaurant près d'un canal dans lequel nous avions dégusté une excellente côte de bœuf ;-)

[@jameskolina4148]

i am from bruges wonderfull video glad you enjoyed you're stay :)

[@melindacohea127]

I love seeing the latest from the Donnie and Marie of all things French!

[@taniafurlan9241]

I Love Bruges ❤ and all your vídeos. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷🎄💐

[@jasonibiza7993]

Epic Christmas tour one of your best... thanks for sharing

[@darkpoetik5375]

i went through brussels in 2002, definately gave me a lot to write about....

[@thomascook578]

We like Bruges, but find Ghent is less touristy and slightly cheaper, can get to Bruges/Brussels from Ghent in 30mins. A must is the beer museum

[@carolinep7165]

J'y vais justement début janvier. Ta vidéo me conforte dans mon choix ❤

[@zoim5276]

Thank you for your videos. It was a nice surprise just before going to bed. This will be one of our stops on the way to Paris. ❤️ from Sydney, Australia.

[@Maimitti]

super ! - are you going to push till Amsterdam and show us the mood in Holland ?

[@marilou862]

Thank you for giving us a flavour of the lovely city of Bruges. Many years since I visited and it looks as if it’s lost none of its charm. The Christmas markets looked lots of fun - and a lot if my favourite things to eat and drink! Chocolate 🍫 🍺 and chips 🍟! 😍

[@bbpete8349]

As always, THANKS! Merry Christmas to you guys!!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n for showing your good time in Bruges.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Will there be a chocolate tour video from Belgium. I love belgian chocolate, but I only tasted guylian n cote dor.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Wonderful. Have a lovely festive season. 😁

[@mvl8209]

There is a chocolatier in Bruges: Dominique Persoone He does crazy stuff with chocolate (like, he made something so you can snort chocolate, never tried it before). Also the chocolate from Leonidas stores is so delicious. There's also a chocolate museum in Bruges, and a bigger one in Antwerp :)

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@mvl8209 Thank u for d lovely info on choc in Belgium. Merry Christmas n a Happy New Year. 😁

[@mvl8209]

@@Yasin_Affandi No problem :) And for you too Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🙂

[@deniseburgess.5082]

Belgium waffles ….. 😋 Bruge …. yes I think I’d like to do that … thanks for showing me

[@laurengriffin2225]

We luv Bruges! The Beers are the best! You two ROCK!

[@Cindypisces]

Love love love…Bruges has been on my list. Definitely gotta check it out. Thanks guys 😊

[@Traveltoppereu]

Hey Antoine and Colleen, I just discovered your fantastic vlog channel. You made a nice video report of the Christmas market and your stay in Bruges. I'll keep following you. Greetings from Mechelen (Belgium)

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching.

[@asharodriguez9120]

We just got back from visiting Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. It was amazing!! Great video 💕💕

[@ParisCouture]

💖 I am sooo living vicariously through you guys...while stuck in the office at work today. LOL

[@moonlightlillies9411]

I (an american) had Christmas with my long distance partner in blankenberge but havent been able to find any good vloggers that i have seen that captures the genuine feel of a Christmas in Belgium, with food, shops, and environment. Seeing the two of you eat muscles with fries and being happy and playful together brought some happy tears to my eyes. thankyou for the video. you made me feel closer to home even though i can be there this year. but you have me looking forward to next christmas!!! i cant wait! have yall had the olie bollen? I hear its also a traditional winter snack ^^

[@moonlightlillies9411]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Merry Christmas and i hope your new year is filled with yummy treats and even more sweeter memories

[@mvl8209]

@MoonlightLillies the food is spelled "mussels" (muscles are the things in your arms, legs... that can make you move 😉 ) Oliebollen (in English: Oil Balls) are not a winter snack, more of a funfair snack. In the winter there is a very small funfair and then you can buy oliebollen too @LesFrenchies you managed to film (some of) the beauty of Bruges while it was so busy, great job! At the beginning, you said Bruges is one of your favorites. Is that because you've been here before, or did it become one of your favorites on that trip you guys filmed? :)

[@SkylarPurefallSSO19]

I live in Bruges, my beautiful home town!

[@yuval7213]

always learn smothing new! thank you for interesting videos

[@juliadarling3404]

Bruges really is beautiful and scenic but it was so crowded and touristy, one couldn't really walk around in peace without stepping on some toes.

[@jenniferh1416]

Depends when you visit. I visited during a summer day and it was easy to roam around.

[@thibmaek]

Maybe in the future don’t all walk on the street and stick to the sidewalk. Thanks.

[@HaroldHivart]

Bloody tourists... 😀

[@urbandiscount]

If you stay a night, in the evening, after the day trippers have gone, the city is a delight. Dinner, a summer evening stroll, a drink...

[@csalvo3653]

I live near bruges and i love for how CALM it is at night, almost no people and me and my best friend just walk and vibe around the city 😅

[@bernardbxl]

hi friends, I was born in Brugge, great city have fun

[@YASTravelsEatsWell]

Nice quick intro to Bruges!

[@BOINGtheGAMER]

Hey i live there! Lol. Good to see you had fun :)

[@aliciaandsassatravels]

I love it. Merry Christmas Les Frenchies! 🎄❤️🎉

[@yvonnesantiago7637]

I love your videos. You are such a happy couple.

[@BevSantini]

Another fabulous video! I so enjoy my spot of tea on Saturday while seeing what you two are up to. Question: what dates for the Bruge markets? Something to consider for 2023. Happy Holidays!

[@mvl8209]

Bev, the Christmas market started this year at 25 november, and is until I believe 8 januari On Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, there's the typical market (fruits, vegetables, flowers...) where with the Christmas market you get mostly gift ideas, winter hats, scarves, gloves, hot dogs, waffles....

[@arturorsini7659]

As usual the vídeo is very good. What about a vídeo showing Ghent ? Restaurants, prices and things to do and see!

[@janpiet4740]

Bruges is great. Go there!!

[@trinahayden747]

One of my favourite places …

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

ours too 😍

[@prrateekk]

I was in Bruges for a day July this year and it was magical. Surprisingly, the city was almost empty apart from the Markt area.

[@Erulin68]

Brugge still hasn't fully recovered from Covid tourist number-wise. We used to get 8+ million visitors a year and last year we were at 6 million.

[@flitsertheo]

There must have been football or the Tour De France on tv.

[@carynkabat4208]

Bruges is one of my favorite cities to visit when I am in Europe. My friend lives in Lille so it is an easy day trip for us. I must admit I have not tried either the chocolate or beer because of calories but have been there for the Saturday market. Enjoyed seeing Bruges again through your vlog.

[@flitsertheo]

When in Belgium forget about "calories".

[@BDCF100]

Love Bruge, now I have the itch to go back,

[@cassandrahayes414]

I love you, guys! You’re wonderful 💞

[@janpiet4740]

Well done guys!

[@yaowsers77]

yet another great video! i was planning on going when i come over in 2024 and knowing it's small enough to traverse one end to the other in an hour is great to know. are you guys planning on hitting any german christmas markets?

[@mvl8209]

Bruges is quite small yes, but it's so intricate (small alleys, a combination of touristy and calm areas, and most of all: history is all over the place!)

[@damiaanspatrick2050]

Welkom in my country.

[@edenalora3446]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 🎉

[@cj4607]

It looks magical!

[@et4853]

Go to Tlammetje or Brugge Die Scone in bruges they are the best restaurants.

[@dylan2478]

Glad you enjoyed my city!!

[@savvyguy1353]

Nice job putting this together!!

[@janettesierra6497]

Wow Wow Wow Absolutely beautiful !!!!

[@franloop101]

Omg this looks amazing !! Those hot chocolate mugs are no joke lol 😆

[@janillesilva3565]

I’m from Miami, Florida and we’re planning on going at the end of November 2023. What month did you go and how cold was it?

[@tondenooij6774]

We're here now. Getting some breakfast at Sanseveria

[@tondenooij6774]

You have to go to 'De Garre' next time you're here. A hidden bar with good local beers

[@nicodaeninck4126]

My hometown😄👍

[@Canada-life-nature]

💕 💕 💕 ❤💕 💕 💕

[@heathermullen8647]

I love Bruges!! What a beautiful city

[@SkylarPurefallSSO19]

Thank you, I live in Bruges

[@carolmartin4413]

Food looks so good! Never had Belgian beer 🍺...it doesn't look heavy?? What a nice, not too far trip.

[@damiaanspatrick2050]

The beer the Frenchies are drinking is called 'Brugse Zot' is not heavy beer .( 6% alc.) In Belgium there are around +/-1200 different kind of beers (it depends from year to year, in 2015 more than 1600 ). The heaviest is 14% alc. My favorite is St-Feuillien Grand Cru ( 9.5% alc.)

[@carolmartin4413]

@@damiaanspatrick2050 thank you. I live in Wisconsin near Milwaukee where German beer reigned supreme for almost 2 centuries...thanks to German settlers.

[@damiaanspatrick2050]

@@carolmartin4413 Ha ye German beer. since I live only 5 minutes from the Dutch and 15 minutes from the German border. When shopping in these countries, I come across German beer. Germans have slightly different way of brewing than the Belgians. And this because of The Reinheitsgebot en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinheitsgebot

[@carolmartin4413]

@@damiaanspatrick2050 Sante! Prost!

[@mvl8209]

@@carolmartin4413 A beer doesn't have to look heavy to **BE** heavy But what's more important than a heavy beer, is the taste. That's (one of the reasons) why there are so many different beers in Belgium: to each their own taste ;)

[@doobeedooii]

Looks good!

[@petergerritgroen3157]

Mooi stad, heerlijk eten. Niet zoals zo velen steden vol met junk troep.

[@alejandrafernandez7901]

I was in Bruges on late sep, was lovely to watch this video; although our tourist guy recommended NOT doing the horse ride due to the condition of the animals.

[@Mintus302]

I live in Bruges

[@mafkrimnra8084]

Love it 🥰

[@apen2152]

Omg lovely❤️❤️

[@TheSecretChateau]

"In Bruges." Been to the top of the tower? The guide book says it's a must see.

[@TheSecretChateau]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel - Watch the movie "In Bruges." It is hysterical! Happy Christmas to you both.

[@mvl8209]

It's most worth it to climb the Belfry when it's nice out and not clouded. It's always worth it, don't get me wrong, but those conditions are the absolute best! (Also if you do, bring some ear protection, because at the highest point visitors can go, you're in the room where the bells hang, and if they start playing while up there, your ears won't like you)

[@arikreed7931]

Amazing

[@keih4669]

thanks for the video~~~

[@musicfunlax1224]

Bruges is actually a French word. Brugge is a Flemish city, pronounced kind of 'Brooguh' , meaning bridges.

[@phillipsmom6252]

Santa Is Coming! 🎄🎄🎄

[@markrich6878]

I love Bruges….want to go back for our honeymoon!

[@louh7816]

Hi, nice video ;) I live in Bruges and work in tourism. One tip which makes quite a difference: We do not speak french in Bruges. I heard a lot of french terms in the video. When you are visiting speak english, or learn a couple of dutch words like "hallo, dankjewel, tot ziens". You might offend us by speaking to us in French, because it is totally not our language. It is never with bad intentions, but still 😉

[@flitsertheo]

These people never heard about the "Brugse Metten" or a "Goedendag".