Parc d'Egmont (Egmont Park), Brussels

Nestled discreetly near the Palace of Justice, Egmont Park often goes unnoticed on many travel itineraries; however, it offers a delightful patch of greenery and serves as a backdrop to La Fabrique, a beautifully restored orangery with huge windows that bathe the tables in sunlight.

On weekdays, La Fabrique serves up healthy lunches, including options like artichoke salad with cheese croquettes and a delectable 'suikertaart' (sugar tart), but the real showstopper is their colossal weekend brunch buffet, featuring a mouthwatering array of dishes such as roast pumpkin, ricotta and spinach ravioli, smoked salmon with dill, and a variety of egg preparations.

Originally, this green oasis was part of the Egmont Palace in the 16th century, and its layout underwent several transformations over the centuries. Since 1902, it's designed as an English-style park and garden, offering open green spaces surrounded by mature trees, along with a few monuments like those of Peter Pan and Prince Louis-Eugene de Ligne. The park also features walking paths and, as mentioned earlier, the charming La Fabrique with its outdoor seating.

While it may not be ideal for lengthy strolls due to its small size, the park makes for a nice spot to sit back, savor the view of the palace, and enjoy a cup of coffee or a tranquil moment of relaxation.