The Quietest Day Before the Flower Carpet

On his last full day in Brussels before heading south, Lucas takes the quiet August city at walking pace: a slow coffee morning, the Cinquantenaire's empty galleries, a stoofvlees lunch, and a final evening ride on the Foire du Midi's Ferris wheel as the city gears up for the Flower Carpet. Episode 6 of Belgium Travel Podcast with Lucas Peeters. Lucas Peeters is in Brussels, Belgium. Places in this episode: My Little Cup, Sablon, Parvis de Saint-Gilles, Rue Américaine, Horta Museum, Parc du Cinquantenaire, Art and History Museum, Fin de Siècle. Covered: Brussels August atmosphere, Cinquantenaire and Art & History Museum, Canal walk, Foire du Midi night visit, Flower Carpet preparation, Cost of living recap, Farewell to Brussels for now. Chapters: 00:00 My Little Cup 00:52 Parvis de Saint-Gilles 01:59 Parc du Cinquantenaire 02:54 Fin de Siècle 04:01 Beco bridge 05:09 Foire du Midi 06:06 Place du Jeu de Balle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Brussels #BrusselsTravel #FlowerCarpet2026 #FoireDuMidi #BrusselsInAugust #Cinquantenaire #BrusselsMuseums #BelgianBeer #Stoofvlees #Frites #CostOfLivingBrussels #BrusselsRealEstate #ArdennesTrip #BelgiumTravel #MarollesBrussels #ArtNouveau https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/belgium/