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Allow yourself to be enchanted by this outstanding waterfront residence, the Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce, with its half-timbered façade and stained glass windows, centrally located on the most photographed canal in Bruges where 2 canals cross. Widely known as one of the most romantic hotels in Europe, it surrounds you with precious antiques, beautiful objets d’art, luxurious fabrics and wonderful flower arrangements. It has 16 lavishly furnished non-smoking rooms (11 courtyard views and 5 canal views) with individual décor, original timber floors and antique furniture with sumptuous soft furnishings, Persian carpets, Ralph Lauren fabrics and bold wallpaper. All are equipped with modern conveniences including air-conditioning, marble bathrooms with bathrobe and slippers, and wall-mounted flat-screen television. In the morning a delicious buffet breakfast is served with Champagne and waffles in the impressive breakfast room, 'Les matins du Relais', offering a spectacular view over the canals and the historic city centre. The restaurant ‘Maria van Bourgondië,’ with an authentic Burgundy interior, is owned and managed by the hotel, and is a five-minute walk along a pretty tree-lined canal - it offers traditional French-Flemish cuisine– seasonal specialities include smoked Flemish ham from the Ardennes, Zeeland mussels, pheasant with apple and cranberries, grilled langoustines with basil butter, and warm apple pie singed with Calvados and served with vanilla ice cream! Hospitality, comfort and a personal service in this exquisite, romantic setting will guarantee an unforgettable stay.

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