A couple in one of the many restaurants in the neighborhood and Ilot Sacré Jardin Botanique. The origin of Ilot Sacre is at the end of the 50s, when Brussels was immersed in preparations for the 1958 World Fair. In order to improve traffic and facilitate tourist access, agreed to extend and modify the city center. Centuries-old buildings located on the street Rue des Bouchers and Rue des Dominicains were demolished to make way for wider streets and avenues. In the early 60 owners came together to protect the historic buildings still standing creating islets (ilots in French) that retain their heritage. ROMANCE IN BRUSSELS