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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Paradise in Sketchy-ville
The Brussels taxi driver did a double take when I told him the address in the Saint Gilles neighborhood next to the Gare du Midi.
Arriving, I suggested a nighttime drop-off half a block from the B&B to avoid making a loop of one-way streets.
“You sure?†he asked. “Be careful.â€
Not exactly what you want to hear when you’re just down the street from the police station.
Go anyway. The Art de la Fugue wipes away the doubts as soon as you walk in the door. Gracious hosts, high ceilings and big, beautiful spaces that cleverly mix modern design and flea market chic immediately make you forget the outside world.
Each room has a theme: Farinelli for the princess, Indochina for a bit of Zen, and Lawrence of Arabia for the travel writer. Don’t worry: all cool, no kitsch.
There are televisions hidden in each room, but it’s doubtful you’ll watch – the atmosphere makes you want to read, write, play the piano or linger over a very tasty breakfast.
The kicker? The price – around 100 euros per room per night.
L’art de la Fugue - MAP
Bed & Breakfast
Rue de Suède 38
1060 Brussels
+32 478 69 59 44
www.lartdelafugue.com