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BRUSSELS \ ANTWERP \ BRUGES \ GHENT \ LEUVEN \ MECHELEN \ FLANDERS FIELDS Travellers with a Disability Flanders Accessible the heart Flanders of Europe Which restaurants offer gluten-free meals? Which bus companies have buses with a wheelchair lift? Which museums have tours or amenities for the visually impaired? Which organized holidays are available for me? What do I need to take into ac- count when travelling by plane? Where can I find accessible holiday accommodation? The Accessible Travel Info Point, a service of Visit map Belgium Flanders, provides you with free and indepen- dent travel information. Top 5 \ things to do inspiration At www.accessibleflanders.be you will find information about accommodation, transportation, museums and attractions. 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