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Cantillon Brewery

Sample the centuries-old recipe and discover how the beer is made at this famous Belgian brewery.

Cantillon is Brussels’ most famous brewery. It was founded in 1900 and is today owned by a fourth-generation brewer. Cantillon is known for Lambic beers, a variety of traditional Belgian beer that uses wild yeasts and bacteria to create a distinctive flavor unique to the area. Visit the functioning brewery for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the traditional methods employed to create beer in Belgium.

Belgium has long been known for its rich and hearty beers. Very little has changed at Cantillon Brewery in more than a century. The techniques, machinery and most of the ingredients are the same today as they were in 1900. Walk through the brewery’s big yellow doors and you’ll step back in time. Self-guided tours are available daily. A detailed pamphlet will lead you through the history and beers of Cantillon. Guided tours are available by appointment.

Walk past the wooden barrels used for fermentation and smell the thick aromas of yeast and fruit in the air. There are no restricted areas at the brewery so visitors can see all stages of the brewing process.

As with any good brewery tour, your admission fee includes a beer of your choice. Deciding which one is the hardest part for many visitors to Cantillon, since the range is extensive. The brewery is best known for the Gueuze, a beer constructed from three different years of Lambic. Try the exceptionally sour Kriek, brewed with cherries, which is a beer like no other. Before you leave, purchase a mixed pack of beers from the shop to try on your own time.

Cantillon is located on rue Gheude, just outside the city center. It can be reached by metro or car, and there is some street parking in the area. Cantillon Brewery is closed on Sundays and public holidays. There is a small admission fee.

Guide to Exploring around Cantillon Brewery

Mont des Arts

Climb to the top of this hillside arts precinct for views across the city and then visit some of the city’s best-known cultural institutions.
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Cathedral of St. Michael

Admire the Gothic architecture of this historic cathedral, visit the Roman ruins beneath or listen to the 49 bells chiming from the top of its towers.
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert

Watch a play in the Royal Theatre or shop for gifts, fashion and books beneath the arched ceiling in this grand arcade complex.
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Atomium

The strangest piece of architecture in Brussels is a series of steel spheres that can be seen from across the city. The site houses a restaurant and museum.
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Mini-Europe


Hundreds of replicas of Europe’s most famous attractions can be found at this amusement park located beneath the Atomium.
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Place Royale

An important site in Belgian royal history, this square, surrounded by neoclassical architecture, offers some of the best views of the city.
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Jubilee Park

Pass through a large triumphal arch to a tranquil park that also houses classic cars, military history and sprawling gardens.
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Bellevue Museum

Belgium’s royal, political and military history can be found at the most comprehensive national museum in Belgium.
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La Grand-Place (Grote Markt)

The former food market is still a popular spot for fine Belgian cuisine and is a protected World Heritage site.
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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

See important classical collections and groundbreaking contemporary art at the most comprehensive art museum in Brussels.
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Place du Grand Sablon

This central square is the place to eat, drink and be seen in Brussels. It’s packed with restaurants, antique dealers and chocolate shops.
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Royal Palace of Brussels

Enjoy a rare glimpse of a palace interior or admire the facade of the royal palace from Brussels Park. You might even see the King or Queen of the Belgians.
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Manneken Pis Statue

This small statue of a urinating child has brought joy to Belgians for centuries and is now a national icon.
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Brussels Park

Stroll the avenue between the Royal Palace and Belgian Parliament to discover the beauty of one of the largest parks in Brussels.
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Center for the Belgian Comic Strip

Learn the stories behind Tintin, the Smurfs and Asterix at this fun and quirky comic strip museum.
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