Originally Posted by travelingdrsuz

For one day, I would do Brussels, if you are interested in what it has to offer. I happen to be a serious fan of Rene Magritte, so I made a stop there for the Magritte Museum and was not disappointed. Of course you need more to see and enjoy anyplace, but for the time factor, absolutely Brussels. Even if (shudder) Magritte is not your style. As an aside, having been to Paris more than once, and ending that trip in Paris about 6 weeks later, Brussels has a touch of that feel, and of course a lot of French is spoken, so it was a lovely stop in many ways.

Just because your one friend did not like it doesn't mean you should not try it. In fact, I think that's a better reason to go. Primary sources matter. You decide!