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Chouconut

Brussels


Enticing cookies, doughnuts and cream pastry puffs are the draw at this patisserie – the tough part is picking a flavour. Choices range from vanilla-yuzu and tarte tatin to salted caramel and peach-redcurrant. There is a small on-site tearoom as well.


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