An overview of the most unusual museums in Bruges

As you know, the flat country boasts some of the best breweries in the world. A universal and convivial beverage, bon vivants will be delighted to discover the beer museum in Bruges. But whether you're a fan of a frothy lager, or simply keen to know a little more about the secrets of Belgian beer making, make a stopover at the Bruges Beer Experience. Belgium has a rich brewing culture, and this museum is an original way to learn about the country's Trappist and abbey beers. You'll discover the different stages in the brewing process, the different types of beer and the astonishing food and beer pairing possibilities. The museum also offers a "kids tour" for children aged 5 to 12, with a story about Bruges beer that can be listened to or read. At the end of the tour, you can put your new knowledge to good use by tasting no fewer than 16 beers on tap. Important point: you can access the tasting room free of charge without even visiting the museum.

Here's a place that's sure to please young and old alike. The Bruges Chocolate Museum, nicknamed the "Choco-Story", is a museum which, as its name suggests, is entirely dedicated to chocolate. Allow at least 1 hour for your visit. During this gourmet visit, you'll learn more about how chocolate is made and take a tour of the world of cocoa. Located in a former tavern 4 storeys high, you will discover many secrets in this house in Croon. You'll travel back in time to the Mayas and Aztecs, who already used cocoa as a divine offering, a means of payment and a drink. Then there were the Spaniards, who in turn discovered cocoa and brought it back to Europe to make it into a royal drink. And finally, you'll unravel the mystery of why Belgian chocolate is so different from the rest. Finally, you can admire some magnificent chocolate sculptures. Finally, you'll have the chance to visit a chocolate-making workshop, taste some and leave with some splendid cocoa-based recipes.

In addition to the visit, you can book a private 1-hour workshop to learn how to make pralines.

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As much a source of pride as a cliché, Chips are part of Belgium's heritage. So much so that a museum is dedicated to it in Bruges. The frietmuseum tells the story of the Chip in Belgium, the potato and the various sauces that go with this crispy piece of potato. That's all there is to it. Located in the very heart of the town, in the former Genoese lodge (which dates back to 1399!), the museum is above all designed to be fun and tasty. This museum in honour of a national symbol was founded in 2008 thanks to Belgian photographer Paul Llegems, who was working on the subject of "fritkot" (Chips). So, as you wander around, you'll discover the history of the potato, its arrival in Europe, the advent of the Chips, as well as Belgian culture through the Chips in the arts.

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The museum of torture. Yes, you read that right, Bruges is home to the Museum of Torture. Although the theme is rather surprising. You can learn a lot here. But beware, sensitive souls! The building housing the museum is one of the city's oldest stone prisons. The museum itself is a superb piece of architecture in the city, with no windows and over 700 years old. Prisoners have even been tortured here... sensitive souls beware! There are around a hundred instruments of torture on display, all of which are recreated using mannequins. You can also learn about the importance of punishment in Antiquity and the Middle Ages.