Belgium in cash.
Three countries in one: European Brussels, Bruges asleep on its canals, diamond Antwerp. Waffles, fries and chocolate are still happily paid in ringing coins.
Helvetica Exchange prepares your EUR travel envelope at Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district) — the posted rate, no separate commission, Monday–Friday 08:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:00–17:00. Reserve and your rate is held for 3 hours during opening hours; ID from the LBA thresholds.
The cities, chosen.
Brussels
The gilded Grand-Place, Horta's Art Nouveau and surrealism as heritage.
Grand-Place — The world's most beautiful square, said Hugo — illuminated at night, free forever.
The Magritte Museum — Two hundred canvases from the master of the bowler hat.
Bruges
The Gothic Venice of the North — canals, the beguinage and carillons.
The Belfry — 366 steps, a 47-bell carillon and medieval rooftops without end.
A canal boat — Thirty minutes beneath willows and stone bridges — cash welcome.
Antwerp
Rubens, fashion and Europe's most beautiful station hall.
Central Station — A rail cathedral of marble and gold — the country's most spectacular arrival.
Rubens' House — The baroque master's studio, garden restored.
Getting around.
SNCB trains every 30 minutes between the great cities (Brussels–Bruges 1 h). The centres are walked; trams and metros by contactless.
Cash & banknotes.
Keep €20–30 in coins and small notes for the pavement pleasures: the best fritkots and waffle carts stay loyal to cash. Bruges works as a day trip — but sleep one night, and the town empties just for you.
| Rate reservation | held 3 hours, during opening hours |
| Counter hours | Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30 · Sat 09:00–17:00 |
| Commission | none — the margin lives in the posted rate |
Before you go.
Fries and waffles — card or cash?
The best fritkots and wandering waffle-makers remain loyal to coins. Keep €20–30 in change for pavement pleasures.
Bruges in one day?
Yes, from Brussels (1 h by train) — but stay one night: when the coaches leave, the town falls quiet just for you.
Indicative amounts — rate reservable for 3 hours · Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva · Guide complet en français