La Fleur en Papier Doré

Brussels


The nicotine-stained walls of this tiny café, adored by artists and locals, are covered with writings, art and scribbles by Magritte and his surrealist pals, some of which were reputedly traded for free drinks. ‘Ceci n’est pas un musée’, quips a sign on the door reminding visitors to buy a drink and not just look around.


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