The Belgian Comic Strip Center

For families with children visiting Brussels, the Belgian Comic Strip Center should be the first stop in Brussels.

This is a dream come true for all children and children-at-heart to see their favorite comic strip characters come to life in a Museum.

The museum has taken care to showcase every small detail of the Comic strip history and covers the latest in comic strip industry.

Since Tintin originated in Belgium and Kalpak is a great fan, he was truly delighted to be welcomed by Tintin theme at the entrance and throughout the museum. 

 

The exhibits show how the comic strip was invented and how it has evolved through times.

It covers different art forms such as Pencil drawing, inking, coloring and Digital art. It shows the various methods invented and used in creating popular cartoon characters.

It exhibits various comic characters in an interactive and fun manner.

 
Useful travel information about Belgian Comic Strip Center:

You can easily spend 2-3 hours at this place depending on your interest.

Please visit their website for opening times and entry fees - https://www.comicscenter.net/

Please find the map of the center below:






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France Miniature - Good family fun time

Not too far from the famous Palace of Versailles in Paris is a wonderful outdoor park named "France Miniature" offering good family time.  The visit to this park can be combined with the visit to the Palace or its beautiful gardens.

The park contains 1/30 scale models of more than 150 landmarks of France in an open setting. The realistic setup of the park brings to life the beautiful architecture and culture of France.

All the monuments are arranged as per their locations in various regions of France. There is a variety in the monuments which includes villages, forts, towns, chateaux, amphitheaters, railway stations, stadiums, and so on. All the monuments have been re-created in great details.

A well paved paths takes you through the entire park and the path contains many interactive activities to keep everyone entertained while watching the landmarks.

The fountains of the miniature Palace of Versailles are controllable making it a real fun for the kids.

The park has its own Railway station and a miniature train system running through the park over models of real bridges.

There is more to this park than just monuments. It has good adventure rides for the kids and adults.

The park also has indoor attractions which kids will enjoy.

Visit this park to get a unique insight into beauty of whole of France.

Useful travel information about France Miniature:

It is easy to spend 4-5 hours in this park. Be prepared for a really long walk though as the park can be covered only by a walk.

It is located just 20 minutes drive from the Palace of Versailles. 

The map below shows the location of France Miniature. 

It is closed in Winters.
Please check their website for opening times as well as ticket rates - http://www.franceminiature.fr


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