2024

DE STRIEP

Bookshop
5/5
1 review

New and used comic book store. Many French comics, American comics, Japanese manga…

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2024

VAN PAMEL

Gift ideas
4/5
1 review

Owner Frederik Van Pamel is a decorating madman, known in the Venice of the North for his good taste and his art of collecting precious objects. Behind the Burg-Markt, this chic little boutique conceals real treasures, all in an elegant decor and colorful universe. Design objects, small furniture, decorative items and even flowers and accessories for the home. It's a great place to discover and pack a few chic, original items.

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2024

KROKODIL

Toys and games store
4/5
1 review

This Bruges craft shop offers traditional wooden toys of the most original designs for toddlers and older children. Ideal to find a gift for a child at Christmas by buying eco-friendly, local and handmade. For example, there are puzzles, bedroom decoration items, school equipment and supplies, circus games (diabolo, juggling), board games, costumes for dressing up, miniatures and a collection of first age toys to awaken babies' senses.

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2024

LA MAISON DU DIAMANT DE BRUGES

Jewelry

The Diamond Museum's showroom is housed in a historic building, Le Grain de Betterave, built in 1634, during the golden age of jewelry in Bruges. It's here, among other places, that you might fall for a precious stone. Don't hesitate to let us guide you in your choice: there are jewels of their creation to suit all tastes and budgets, and the stones are polished in their workshop. A guarantee of excellence and authenticity!

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2024

DIAMOND HOUSE BRUGGE

Jewelry

Diamonds are Belgium's leading export item. We tend to forget it, but Bruges is the oldest diamond centre in Europe. It is therefore not surprising to find the best creations there. The exhibition and sales rooms are located in two historic buildings: The Sturgeon and The Beet Grain, built in 1514 and 1634 respectively, during the golden age of diamond jewellery in Bruges, under the impetus of the Dukes of Burgundy. It is here, among other things, that you may fall in love with a precious stone.

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2024

ALFA PAPYRUS

Bookshop

Here's a highly original creative stationery shop. We don't have many stores of this type in France, so it's a great opportunity to pack an original gift for your loved ones. Here, you'll find hand-bound books, notebooks, notepads printed with handcrafted motifs, paper, old photographs of the city, but also of cities around the world, postcards, art cards for all ages, original diaries, cardboard jewelry boxes, greeting cards and calligraphic stones that are impossible to resist.

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2024

DE REYGHERE

Bookshop

A central bookshop in Bruges which, in addition to magazines, offers beautiful books and guides to the city of Bruges. So, you don't speak Flemish, but you can find books (novels, foreign literature) in French, English, and beautiful editions of photos of the city, the region or even the country to bring back as gifts to your loved ones or to keep as souvenirs in your library. You'll also find useful maps of the region, and dictionaries if you want to learn a few words in the local language.

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2024

KINGIN

Jewelry

From simple silver to classic gold and exclusive gemstones, Nathalie and Nikolaas work together on their jewelry in their workshop: from simple rings to custom-made goldsmith pieces or antique pieces mounted in jewelry, including fancy earrings from the Electric Lady range, funky multicolored "ear candies" at more affordable prices and Less Fuzz, their upcycling label. A remarkable and meticulous 4-handed job of creating contemporary jewelry made in Bruges and beautiful gift ideas.

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2024

'T APOSTELIENTJE

Works of art design and reproduction

This lace flea market has existed for 38 years and is located near the Lace Centre. Ideal to hunt for quality gifts, both antique and contemporary lace works. Some handmade lacework dates from the end of the 16th century, others from the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition to the antique pieces, you will find vintage lace works from the 1920s to the 1980s, craft books, placemats, handkerchiefs... and everything you need to try your hand at making lace. However, prices are quite high.

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2024

DE WITTE PELIKAAN

Gifts from around the world
1/5
1 review

At the White Pelican, it's Christmas every day! You'll ask us what a pelican and a Christmas decoration store have in common? None, the bird is the sign of this historical house. Inside, we are propelled into the magic of the holidays: Christmas trees, glass ornaments, fabric or natural materials, garlands and lights, whatever your Christmas decorating style, you will surely find an article that suits you. But the store also makes room for other holidays like Easter or Halloween. A real return to childhood.

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