Jean-Michel Folon
Jean-Michel Folon 1934-2005), was a Belgian watercolourist, painter, engraver and sculptor.
During a friendly lunch with Rudy Vanlancker at “110”, he offered to draw the invitation to the opening of the first “Léon de Bruxelles” restaurant in Paris.
It includes all the Belgian standards (Belgian flag, speculoos, potatoes), as well as an Eiffel Tower on its way to Paris.
Furqan Haider
21:49 08 Aug 26
It was fresh and nice oysters.
Victoria -
19:49 08 Aug 26
The best mussels we’ve had in our lives! The service was amazing, Anouar and Raoul was a fantastic server and made our experience a 10/10!
Selenia Alfaro
17:58 08 Aug 26
Delicioso. Si vale la pena. Pidan los mejillones gratinados.
Zurina Razak
17:28 08 Aug 26
Superb delicious food and best hostess
Siew ching Wong
17:27 08 Aug 26
Good service from staff Aminie.
Chooi Chee Hung
17:26 08 Aug 26
Thanks Amine for the recommendation, good aambience and great food 👍🏻
Low Tjun
17:26 08 Aug 26
Amine good
Consultant 2nd hand / New / Used / Recond
17:26 08 Aug 26
Amine number 1. Good service !
Alvin Cheng
17:25 08 Aug 26
Very good service from Amine No 1.
Stephenhoe Kah Sing
17:25 08 Aug 26
Amine no 1
wan aznida
17:24 08 Aug 26
Amine service good
Studio Beauich
17:24 08 Aug 26
Amine is a very friendly waiter that provides great service
Melissa Tan
17:23 08 Aug 26
Amine is very friendly and create the happy atmosphere for the group! Beef is too well done, it will be better if can be slightly rare.
Jacob Tan Yi Qian
17:23 08 Aug 26
Waiter Amine service was excellent
Kiew Kf
17:23 08 Aug 26
michelle foong
17:22 08 Aug 26
Amine very good service. Food on average. service is good
TinyPlay
17:22 08 Aug 26
Mussels is good! Steak is a little overcooked. Staff here are very friendly especially Amine.
Yam yein ping
17:22 08 Aug 26
Amine very friendly and good service.
shinlz
17:21 08 Aug 26
Ck Ng
17:21 08 Aug 26
Munhong Phang
17:21 08 Aug 26
The mussels were great! Amine provided great service, give him a raise!
Sum Yee Yam
17:21 08 Aug 26
Pepita Flores
15:00 08 Aug 26
Martina Krnacova
13:41 08 Aug 26
Minchae Park
18:28 07 Aug 26
유명하대서 예약하고 갔는데 기대 이상이었어요 한국인 입맛에 잘 맞는 식당이라고 생각합니다~! 치즈 들어간 거랑 홍합탕 둘 다 맛있으니 두 분 이상이서 가신다면 각각 시켜서 드시면 좋을 거 같아요ㅎㅎ그리고 점원분이 정말 유쾌하시고 친절하셨습니다Merci beaucoup 🇧🇪🫶
onqqstuffies
18:13 07 Aug 26
Chez Léon in Brussels is a tourist staple, but the experience is a bit mixed. The atmospheric setting and historic location are charming, yet the food delivers varying results.The mussels served in a traditional steaming pot are the clear highlight—fresh, classic, and well-seasoned. However, the open-face mussels platter felt average, lacking depth in flavor. As for the beef stew (Carbonnade Flamande), while tender, the sauce leaned a little too sweet without the rich depth you hope for in a classic Belgian dish.It is decent and convenient for a central meal, but ultimately feels more like a mass-market tourist stop.
peter de knock
13:51 07 Aug 26
Leuke plek, typische Brusselse vibe. En lekker eten.
Jürgen Schütz
12:58 07 Aug 26
Danke an raoul🫶Rose + Sabine
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12:13 07 Aug 26
Overall good place to experience belgian food. Recently portions are too small and of course service is slow because always a lot of people
Gaga
10:53 07 Aug 26
La comida muy buena, pedimos caracoles y la salsa estaba muy rica, acompañaba muy bien a las papas.Gran trato y camareros muy simpáticos, nos atendió un Jimmy, muy amable.
Ulises
20:20 06 Aug 26
noe
19:01 06 Aug 26
super service de la part de Jimmy
Brix Emmanuelle
19:01 06 Aug 26
Super service! Merci Jimmy !
ttk
17:03 06 Aug 26
Nancy Mjally
16:17 06 Aug 26
That’s literally my second time here and honestly when in doubt from now on, I’m coming to this place because I never had a bad service and today Jimmy was cherry on top. He was amazing. He really had an amazing service amazing vibe and the food as always is super good. I always go with the muscles with garlic and butter oxide with a beer, not to be mixed of course.
Alec de Vries
13:54 06 Aug 26
J ai feter mon anniversaire avec mon ami juan et le service d anouar etait parfait je recommande !
Lucas Mascarenhas
12:43 06 Aug 26
Super accueil. Jimmy est très sympa , très bien mangé
Kemal D.
09:52 06 Aug 26
José Luis Fernández López
08:44 06 Aug 26
carlos suarez
19:06 05 Aug 26
Sitio fenomenal, trato muy bueno
Roberto Zampini
15:20 05 Aug 26
Locale tipico per le cozze a Bruxelles, servizio impeccabile e ambiente caratteristico
Frederico Tadeu Duarte Matta
13:05 05 Aug 26
Tudo muito bom !!! Excelente custo benefício !!E o garçom Ben e uma simpatia !!
Andrea Sibona
10:58 05 Aug 26
FraJ FraJ
06:10 05 Aug 26
excellent !
Tania Carrillo
00:28 05 Aug 26
Estuvimos comiendo allí este invierno y repetimos varios días porque la comida estaba muy rica. Me sorprendió la sopa de cebolla con queso. Tienen menú del día.
Raphael Carlos
21:24 04 Aug 26
Manuel Irles
20:51 04 Aug 26
loretta benetollo
18:55 04 Aug 26
Les mouilles......c'esat super
cchi! Me
18:31 04 Aug 26
ムール貝のガーリックグラタンをいただきました。すごくおいしかったです！店員さんも丁寧でよかったのですがお会計で、頼んでいないビールの分も請求されていたのでただの間違いだったのかもしれませんがお会計の際は自分で確認されることをおすすめします！
Eva-marie Newton
17:56 04 Aug 26
10 year wedding anniversary and Jimmy made it so perfect for us. Thank you so much. Definitely recommend a visit for that special occasion when in Brussels ❤️
Amy Rubio
17:45 04 Aug 26
Emma Palandri
12:23 04 Aug 26
Super moment passé! Très bien accueillis et servis par Jimmy!
Khabib
06:03 04 Aug 26
Good
Marcin Nzk
21:02 03 Aug 26
Very nice - they took care of my group well
Michele Etien
14:16 03 Aug 26
Samedi je suis aller manger avec des amies des moules frites quelle déception pour le prix , toutes petites et certaines sèche , dans une eau grisâtre ....la croquette de crevettes était bonne et le sourire et la bonne humeur du serveur a sauvé soirée ....plus jamais là
성은주
10:58 03 Aug 26
워낙 유명한 식당이라 벨기에 브뤼셀 도착 1순위로 다녀왔고요, 담당 서버인 Ben은 진짜 유머러스 하고 너무 친절했습니다. 음식도 말할 거 없이 맛있었습니다.
carlo onorati
08:10 03 Aug 26
Ristorante tipico belga nel pieno centro della città. Molto frequentato ma nel mio caso non c'era la fila. Servizio gentile e abbastanza veloce. Cibo buono ma non eccezionale, io ho preso le cozze in casseruola che comprendono anche patatine e birra al prezzo di 20 €. Il conto non è divisibile. Prezzi Altini ma non in modo esagerato. Bello ma non ci vivrei.
Melchior van Velzen
22:04 02 Aug 26
Crème brulée! En heel aardige bediening. Geweldige sfeer op t terras (met veel voorbij lopende mensen). Mosselen met knoflook is een aanrader. Jammie!
손주희
20:37 02 Aug 26
홍합 맛집 무조건 가세요
Arena Chang
18:12 02 Aug 26
Our all time favorite spot when we came to Brussels. Friendly staffs and good food.
유정
17:27 02 Aug 26
AMINE number1 종업원님 너무 친절하시고요 홍합이 정말 맛있어요!!
Antonio
15:51 02 Aug 26
Estuvo bien la comida; quizás algo escaso el puré. Fueron muy amables.
Dalton lb
13:36 02 Aug 26
Christine ARGOT
08:16 02 Aug 26
Kimberley Fok
17:39 01 Aug 26
This place offers a variety of options with excellent services. The food is fresh and yummy, portions are big and I would go there again.
Hyunjoo Kim
16:24 01 Aug 26
The waiter, AMINE is no.1. He is so funny and merryfull. Good place to visit.
김형경
16:23 01 Aug 26
AMINE is number 1
김대연
16:22 01 Aug 26
Amine NO1
Sherif
15:52 01 Aug 26
Was an amazing experience.. will do it again
Yurii Siredzhuk
13:49 01 Aug 26
Professional, quickly received order, very tasty.Ordered paste carbonara and mussels with soup
m jm
12:45 01 Aug 26
Traditional Moules frites
Jaime Jiménez
10:16 01 Aug 26
Rain ^^
08:16 01 Aug 26
Chez Léon is a legendary Brussels landmark near Grand Place, serving authentic Moules-Frites (mussels with fries) since 1893.🍽️ Highlights* Moules Léon: Fresh, plump mussels steamed with butter, onions, and celery. Light, naturally sweet, and savory broth.* Belgian Fries: Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside—with free refills.* Blonde de Léon: Smooth house draft beer that pairs perfectly with seafood.💡 Quick Takeaways* Pros: Exceptionally fresh seafood, fast service, unlimited fries, and a prime location.* Cons: Highly touristy, subtle traditional broth (not spicy/bold), and tourist-area pricing (~€25–€35/person).> Verdict: A busy tourist favorite, but undeniably worth visiting for classic, top-quality Belgian mussels.>
Al Kindi
23:21 31 Jul 26
Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant. Les plats étaient délicieux, parfaitement préparés et réalisés avec des produits de qualité. Chaque assiette était un vrai plaisir. Et le cadre est aussi superbe !Mais au-delà de la cuisine, je tiens vraiment à souligner le professionnalisme et la gentillesse de Jimmy et Yamar. Les serveurs ont été aux petits soins avec nous du début à la fin, toujours souriants, attentifs et d’une grande bienveillance. On sent qu’ils prennent à cœur le bien-être de leurs clients, ce qui fait toute la différence !Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir et recommandons cette adresse sans la moindre hésitation !
Sadullah Tuğ
21:03 31 Jul 26
Les moules sont délicieuses.
Luca
20:53 31 Jul 26
Essen war Gut und schöne Gasse. Gut gelegen
Jean-Philippe Biebuyck
20:06 31 Jul 26
Merci à Anouar ! Quelle belle soirée ! Chez Léon est un must à Bruxelles
Johan Sandin Hansson
19:05 31 Jul 26
Jimmy the great
Stephen Blanc
18:43 31 Jul 26
Service par Jimmy au top. Merci pour ce bon moment dans cette grande institution bruxelloise.
behcet ozden
18:16 31 Jul 26
Clemens Gebhardt
16:36 31 Jul 26
ADRIEN Krotosik
15:01 31 Jul 26
Serveur Jimmy très serviable très professionnel
Carlo Onorati
14:18 31 Jul 26
Ristorante tipico belga nel pieno centro della città. Molto frequentato ma nel mio caso non c'era la fila. Servizio gentile e abbastanza veloce. Cibo buono ma non eccezionale, io ho preso le cozze in casseruola che comprendono anche patatine e birra al prezzo di 20 €. Il conto non è divisibile. Prezzi Altini ma non in modo esagerato. Bello ma non ci vivrei.
Luis Carlos Portoles
14:16 31 Jul 26
Restaurante que sigue teniendo su esencia años después. Fórmula de la casa, mejillones al vapor a la marinera, patatas fritas y una copa de cerveza. También los espaguetis de la casa muy buenos. Siempre repetimos cuando venimos a Bruselas. Sitio tranquilo, sin prisas y con un servicio excepcional.
Andrzej Bogusław
13:17 31 Jul 26
Jimmy jest super.Bardzo dziękujemy za przemiłą obsługę!
Bruno Torralba
12:53 31 Jul 26
Jimmy Falon, el mejor camarero de Chez León en Bruselas. Desde Barcelona, visca el Barça i viva la Bélgique.
Karin Baier
12:24 31 Jul 26
Jimmy war großartig! Sehr zuvorkommend und hat Deutsch gesprochen.
Aldo Saponaro
12:04 31 Jul 26
Magnifique experience ave Anouar
Олег Шелест
08:17 31 Jul 26
Natchanon Sirimahatthanakul
05:05 31 Jul 26
Good mussels
Diepiriye Kuku
01:28 31 Jul 26
Really cute and cozy, right in the heart of a lot of tourist attractions yet don’t let that discourage you. Descent food, reasonable selection and prices.×
Based on 15193 reviews
Furqan Haider
21:49 08 Aug 26
It was fresh and nice oysters.
Victoria -
19:49 08 Aug 26
The best mussels we’ve had in our lives! The service was amazing, Anouar and Raoul was a fantastic server and made our experience a 10/10!
Selenia Alfaro
17:58 08 Aug 26
Delicioso. Si vale la pena. Pidan los mejillones gratinados.
Zurina Razak
17:28 08 Aug 26
Superb delicious food and best hostess
Siew ching Wong
17:27 08 Aug 26
Good service from staff Aminie.
Chooi Chee Hung
17:26 08 Aug 26
Thanks Amine for the recommendation, good aambience and great food 👍🏻
Low Tjun
17:26 08 Aug 26
Amine good
Consultant 2nd hand / New / Used / Recond
17:26 08 Aug 26
Amine number 1. Good service !
Alvin Cheng
17:25 08 Aug 26
Very good service from Amine No 1.
Stephenhoe Kah Sing
17:25 08 Aug 26
Amine no 1
wan aznida
17:24 08 Aug 26
Amine service good
Studio Beauich
17:24 08 Aug 26
Amine is a very friendly waiter that provides great service
Melissa Tan
17:23 08 Aug 26
Amine is very friendly and create the happy atmosphere for the group! Beef is too well done, it will be better if can be slightly rare.
Jacob Tan Yi Qian
17:23 08 Aug 26
Waiter Amine service was excellent
michelle foong
17:22 08 Aug 26
Amine very good service. Food on average. service is good
TinyPlay
17:22 08 Aug 26
Mussels is good! Steak is a little overcooked. Staff here are very friendly especially Amine.
Yam yein ping
17:22 08 Aug 26
Amine very friendly and good service.
Munhong Phang
17:21 08 Aug 26
The mussels were great! Amine provided great service, give him a raise!
Minchae Park
18:28 07 Aug 26
유명하대서 예약하고 갔는데 기대 이상이었어요 한국인 입맛에 잘 맞는 식당이라고 생각합니다~! 치즈 들어간 거랑 홍합탕 둘 다 맛있으니 두 분 이상이서 가신다면 각각 시켜서 드시면 좋을 거 같아요ㅎㅎ그리고 점원분이 정말 유쾌하시고 친절하셨습니다Merci beaucoup 🇧🇪🫶
onqqstuffies
18:13 07 Aug 26
Chez Léon in Brussels is a tourist staple, but the experience is a bit mixed. The atmospheric setting and historic location are charming, yet the food delivers varying results.The mussels served in a traditional steaming pot are the clear highlight—fresh, classic, and well-seasoned. However, the open-face mussels platter felt average, lacking depth in flavor. As for the beef stew (Carbonnade Flamande), while tender, the sauce leaned a little too sweet without the rich depth you hope for in a classic Belgian dish.It is decent and convenient for a central meal, but ultimately feels more like a mass-market tourist stop.
peter de knock
13:51 07 Aug 26
Leuke plek, typische Brusselse vibe. En lekker eten.
Jürgen Schütz
12:58 07 Aug 26
Danke an raoul🫶Rose + Sabine
Tigran Mkrtchyan
12:13 07 Aug 26
Overall good place to experience belgian food. Recently portions are too small and of course service is slow because always a lot of people
Gaga
10:53 07 Aug 26
La comida muy buena, pedimos caracoles y la salsa estaba muy rica, acompañaba muy bien a las papas.Gran trato y camareros muy simpáticos, nos atendió un Jimmy, muy amable.
noe
19:01 06 Aug 26
super service de la part de Jimmy
Brix Emmanuelle
19:01 06 Aug 26
Super service! Merci Jimmy !
Nancy Mjally
16:17 06 Aug 26
That’s literally my second time here and honestly when in doubt from now on, I’m coming to this place because I never had a bad service and today Jimmy was cherry on top. He was amazing. He really had an amazing service amazing vibe and the food as always is super good. I always go with the muscles with garlic and butter oxide with a beer, not to be mixed of course.
Alec de Vries
13:54 06 Aug 26
J ai feter mon anniversaire avec mon ami juan et le service d anouar etait parfait je recommande !
Lucas Mascarenhas
12:43 06 Aug 26
Super accueil. Jimmy est très sympa , très bien mangé
carlos suarez
19:06 05 Aug 26
Sitio fenomenal, trato muy bueno
Roberto Zampini
15:20 05 Aug 26
Locale tipico per le cozze a Bruxelles, servizio impeccabile e ambiente caratteristico
Frederico Tadeu Duarte Matta
13:05 05 Aug 26
Tudo muito bom !!! Excelente custo benefício !!E o garçom Ben e uma simpatia !!
FraJ FraJ
06:10 05 Aug 26
excellent !
Tania Carrillo
00:28 05 Aug 26
Estuvimos comiendo allí este invierno y repetimos varios días porque la comida estaba muy rica. Me sorprendió la sopa de cebolla con queso. Tienen menú del día.
loretta benetollo
18:55 04 Aug 26
Les mouilles......c'esat super
cchi! Me
18:31 04 Aug 26
ムール貝のガーリックグラタンをいただきました。すごくおいしかったです！店員さんも丁寧でよかったのですがお会計で、頼んでいないビールの分も請求されていたのでただの間違いだったのかもしれませんがお会計の際は自分で確認されることをおすすめします！
Eva-marie Newton
17:56 04 Aug 26
10 year wedding anniversary and Jimmy made it so perfect for us. Thank you so much. Definitely recommend a visit for that special occasion when in Brussels ❤️
Emma Palandri
12:23 04 Aug 26
Super moment passé! Très bien accueillis et servis par Jimmy!
Marcin Nzk
21:02 03 Aug 26
Very nice - they took care of my group well
Michele Etien
14:16 03 Aug 26
Samedi je suis aller manger avec des amies des moules frites quelle déception pour le prix , toutes petites et certaines sèche , dans une eau grisâtre ....la croquette de crevettes était bonne et le sourire et la bonne humeur du serveur a sauvé soirée ....plus jamais là
성은주
10:58 03 Aug 26
워낙 유명한 식당이라 벨기에 브뤼셀 도착 1순위로 다녀왔고요, 담당 서버인 Ben은 진짜 유머러스 하고 너무 친절했습니다. 음식도 말할 거 없이 맛있었습니다.
carlo onorati
08:10 03 Aug 26
Ristorante tipico belga nel pieno centro della città. Molto frequentato ma nel mio caso non c'era la fila. Servizio gentile e abbastanza veloce. Cibo buono ma non eccezionale, io ho preso le cozze in casseruola che comprendono anche patatine e birra al prezzo di 20 €. Il conto non è divisibile. Prezzi Altini ma non in modo esagerato. Bello ma non ci vivrei.
Melchior van Velzen
22:04 02 Aug 26
Crème brulée! En heel aardige bediening. Geweldige sfeer op t terras (met veel voorbij lopende mensen). Mosselen met knoflook is een aanrader. Jammie!
손주희
20:37 02 Aug 26
홍합 맛집 무조건 가세요
Arena Chang
18:12 02 Aug 26
Our all time favorite spot when we came to Brussels. Friendly staffs and good food.
유정
17:27 02 Aug 26
AMINE number1 종업원님 너무 친절하시고요 홍합이 정말 맛있어요!!
Antonio
15:51 02 Aug 26
Estuvo bien la comida; quizás algo escaso el puré. Fueron muy amables.
Kimberley Fok
17:39 01 Aug 26
This place offers a variety of options with excellent services. The food is fresh and yummy, portions are big and I would go there again.
Hyunjoo Kim
16:24 01 Aug 26
The waiter, AMINE is no.1. He is so funny and merryfull. Good place to visit.
김형경
16:23 01 Aug 26
AMINE is number 1
김대연
16:22 01 Aug 26
Amine NO1
Sherif
15:52 01 Aug 26
Was an amazing experience.. will do it again
Yurii Siredzhuk
13:49 01 Aug 26
Professional, quickly received order, very tasty.Ordered paste carbonara and mussels with soup
m jm
12:45 01 Aug 26
Traditional Moules frites
Rain ^^
08:16 01 Aug 26
Chez Léon is a legendary Brussels landmark near Grand Place, serving authentic Moules-Frites (mussels with fries) since 1893.🍽️ Highlights* Moules Léon: Fresh, plump mussels steamed with butter, onions, and celery. Light, naturally sweet, and savory broth.* Belgian Fries: Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside—with free refills.* Blonde de Léon: Smooth house draft beer that pairs perfectly with seafood.💡 Quick Takeaways* Pros: Exceptionally fresh seafood, fast service, unlimited fries, and a prime location.* Cons: Highly touristy, subtle traditional broth (not spicy/bold), and tourist-area pricing (~€25–€35/person).> Verdict: A busy tourist favorite, but undeniably worth visiting for classic, top-quality Belgian mussels.>
Al Kindi
23:21 31 Jul 26
Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans ce restaurant. Les plats étaient délicieux, parfaitement préparés et réalisés avec des produits de qualité. Chaque assiette était un vrai plaisir. Et le cadre est aussi superbe !Mais au-delà de la cuisine, je tiens vraiment à souligner le professionnalisme et la gentillesse de Jimmy et Yamar. Les serveurs ont été aux petits soins avec nous du début à la fin, toujours souriants, attentifs et d’une grande bienveillance. On sent qu’ils prennent à cœur le bien-être de leurs clients, ce qui fait toute la différence !Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir et recommandons cette adresse sans la moindre hésitation !
Sadullah Tuğ
21:03 31 Jul 26
Les moules sont délicieuses.
Luca
20:53 31 Jul 26
Essen war Gut und schöne Gasse. Gut gelegen
Jean-Philippe Biebuyck
20:06 31 Jul 26
Merci à Anouar ! Quelle belle soirée ! Chez Léon est un must à Bruxelles
Johan Sandin Hansson
19:05 31 Jul 26
Jimmy the great
Stephen Blanc
18:43 31 Jul 26
Service par Jimmy au top. Merci pour ce bon moment dans cette grande institution bruxelloise.
ADRIEN Krotosik
15:01 31 Jul 26
Serveur Jimmy très serviable très professionnel
Carlo Onorati
14:18 31 Jul 26
Ristorante tipico belga nel pieno centro della città. Molto frequentato ma nel mio caso non c'era la fila. Servizio gentile e abbastanza veloce. Cibo buono ma non eccezionale, io ho preso le cozze in casseruola che comprendono anche patatine e birra al prezzo di 20 €. Il conto non è divisibile. Prezzi Altini ma non in modo esagerato. Bello ma non ci vivrei.
Luis Carlos Portoles
14:16 31 Jul 26
Restaurante que sigue teniendo su esencia años después. Fórmula de la casa, mejillones al vapor a la marinera, patatas fritas y una copa de cerveza. También los espaguetis de la casa muy buenos. Siempre repetimos cuando venimos a Bruselas. Sitio tranquilo, sin prisas y con un servicio excepcional.
Andrzej Bogusław
13:17 31 Jul 26
Jimmy jest super.Bardzo dziękujemy za przemiłą obsługę!
Bruno Torralba
12:53 31 Jul 26
Jimmy Falon, el mejor camarero de Chez León en Bruselas. Desde Barcelona, visca el Barça i viva la Bélgique.
Karin Baier
12:24 31 Jul 26
Jimmy war großartig! Sehr zuvorkommend und hat Deutsch gesprochen.
Aldo Saponaro
12:04 31 Jul 26
Magnifique experience ave Anouar
Natchanon Sirimahatthanakul
05:05 31 Jul 26
Good mussels
Diepiriye Kuku
01:28 31 Jul 26
Really cute and cozy, right in the heart of a lot of tourist attractions yet don’t let that discourage you. Descent food, reasonable selection and prices.
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