From the beginning of its history in Belgium, the chocolate was considered as a gift. In 1912, the belgian confectionery created the "praline", a filled chocolate mouthful which perfectly complied with its gift vocation. To protect the delicate nature of the "praline", an adequate packaging has been patented under the name of "Ballotin".
Since that time the "ballotin de pralines" became the perfect gift appreciated in all circumstances.

The homebrewery « De Halve Maan » is the only family brewery that is still active in the centre of Bruges. De Halve Maan is situated in the heart of our historical town.

There are several museums in Bruges:

• Archeology Museum
• Choco-Story
• Diamond Museum
• Groeninge Museum
  
• Gruuthuse Museum
• Lace Centre
• and many more