Graslei

It is a small town not too far from Brussels (about 30 min drive) with beautiful canal and houses. Taking the 40 min boat tour along the canal is a great way to see the town and photograph these picturesque landmarks! There is not too crowded comparing to other towns in Europe.
It is easy walk… you won’t kill your feet walking around here! There are many coffee shops and restaurants along the canal to relax and enjoy the beautiful town.
Definitely worth to visit if you have a half day to spend while in Belgium.

This is one of the landmarks of Gent. When you see photos in city guides often the Graslei is photographed to show the beauty of Gent. It actually reminds me of Amsterdam canals, even though it is quite different. The houses are bigger and the water is wider. But it has a similar feeling and coziness. It very beautiful and a great spot for strolling around or to sit at a terrace.

une petite promenade en bateau sur les canaux, pour connaître l’histoire de GENT; malheureusement tous est en flamand. Leur site est très joli mais la T° est souvent changeante avec un vent assez fort. C’est un petit moment magique et relaxant .
attention le pourboire est de coutume dans le Pays, partout .
Surtout éviter de prendre la voiture, le tramway fonctionne très bien; et surtout révisez votre Anglais, le français n’est pas toujours employé.
De nombreuses places en pavés vous attendent et sont très conviviales, reste à apprendre le Flamush

Schöner Platz, um bei einem leckeren Leffe zu schauen und zu genießen.

The living room of Ghent, this place gets very crowded with students, locals, and tourists sitting on every available spot, alongside the row of pubs and restaurants. It is bathed in evening sun, and looks spectacular, with the reflections in the canal. This was part of the medieval port, and presumably where hay (gras=grass) was unloaded. The quay opposite is Korenlei, where wheat was unloaded. Look for the Guildhouse of the Free Boatmen, and the Guildhouse of the Grain Weighers.