Belgium’s greatest surrealist, René Magritte (1898-1967), transformed everyday objects into playful puzzles—and he did much of that thinking in Brussels. Today the Musée Magritte Museum (Koningsplein 2) houses the world’s largest trove of his work: 230+ paintings, drawings, posters, photographs and films, refreshed regularly through loans from private collectors and partner museums.
Eight international awards and some 300,000 visitors a year testify to its allure, from early Cubist-tinged canvases to the cheeky works of the “période vache”. Whether you are a long-time admirer or a curious first-timer, the museum’s layered narratives invite you to question what you see—and what you assume.
Stay at Fleur de Ville and you’re only a short stroll or tram ride from Magritte’s mind-bending universe. Return to plush beds, a calm lounge and perhaps a surrealist-inspired cocktail to toast the day.
Treat yourself to an art-infused city break—Fleur de Ville makes the perfect canvas.