SAINT-GILLES - 19th CENTURY, A BLEND OF ART NOUVEAU AND TRADITION

Would you like to go back centuries and travel to foreign parts - in the space of a few yards? Then Saint-Gilles is definitely the place to be for you!
The Porte de Hal is rather like a feudal castle whose stark outline stands proudly against the sky. A little further you might like to take a pleasant stroll down rue Jean Volders. In the shadow of the church: in the Verschueren Brewery trendy young people and more sedate habitués enjoy a beer. Also the Brasserie de l'Union offers a variegated picture of Brussels' life and characters. Other strong points: the roundabout of the Barrière of Saint Gilles and its fountain. The town hall in Renaissance style. The Brasserie de la Renaissance. Moeder Lambic, an absolute must for beer lovers... 250 beers, including numerous draught beers.

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Porte de Hal, Parvis, Barrière de Saint-Gilles, Hôtel de Ville. - on foot.
Attractions :
Museum of the Porte de Hal - Boulevard du Midi, 1000 Brussels
Tel. : +32 (0)2/ 534.15.18 - www.kmkg-mrah.be - info@kmkg-mrah.be

Organized visits:
D-TOURS - Chaussée de Waterloo, 94 in 1060 Brussels
Tel. : +32 (0)2/ 538.90.20 - www.d-tours.org - info@d-tours.org

PRO VELO - Rue de Londres, 15 in 1050 Brussels
Tel. : +32 (0)2/ 502.73.55 - www.provelo.org - velotourisme@provelo.org

BUS BAVARD - Rue des Thuyas, 12 in 1170 Brussels
Tel. : +32 (0)2/ 673.18.35 - www.busbavard.be - busbavard@skynet.be

LA FONDERIE - Rue Ransfort, 27 in 1080 Brussels
Tel. : +32 (0)2/ 410.99.50 - www.lafonderie.be - info@lafonderie.be

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Establishments :
Breughel Brewery - 145-146 boulevard du Midi, 1000 Brussels - La Porteuse d'Eau - 48 rue Jean Volders, 1060 Brussels - La Brasserie Verschueren - 11-13 Parvis de Saint-Gilles, 1060 Brussels - La Brasserie de l'Union - 55 Parvis de Saint-Gilles, 1060 Brussels - La Brasserie de la Renaissance - 39 avenue Paul Dejaer, 1060 Brussels - Moeder Lambic - 68 rue de Savoie, 1060 Brussels.

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BUS BAVARD-BABBELBUS-CHATTERBUS (WATERMAEL-BOITSFORT) © BUS BAVARD-BABBELBUS-CHATTERBUS The Chatterbus offers a large choice of guided tours and interesting, original and convivial activities, by coach or on foot. General or themed visits for groups and individuals, Brussels' citizens or foreign visitors. Some thirty themes available. Visits by coach: "Kaleidoscope Brussels", "Art Nouveau in Brussels", "Brussels seen through comic strips", etc. Walking tours: "Brux-Elles: a feminine city", "Brussels seen through its taverns", "Marolles: from bricks to bric-à-brac", "Schaerbeek, masterpiece of 19th century architecture", "Shalom Brussels", etc. "Recreation in the city"(for children). The Belgian beer review. Address: Rue des Thuyas 12 1170 WATERMAEL-BOITSFORT Tel.:+32 (0) 2 673 18 35 know more...

LA FONDERIE (MOLENBEEK-SAINT-JEAN) © La Fonderie Centre for economic and social history of the Brussels region. The original approach of La Fonderie is to highlight the work and everyday life of the inhabitants of Brussels. Our studies and programmes recall the economic, social and industrial life of Brussels. The present and the future of the region and its inhabitants are contemplated from a historical analysis. It is located on the site of the former "Compagnie des Bronzes" and puts its knowledge at disposal of the public through exhibitions in the Brussels Museum for labour and industry, through its documentation centre, its programme of twenty visits across the city and the harbours and through its publications: Les Cahiers de la Fonderie. Address: Rue Ransfort 27 1080 MOLENBEEK-SAINT-JEAN Tel.:+32 (0) 2 410 99 50 know more...

LA PORTEUSE D'EAU (SAINT-GILLES) © La Porteuse sprl This café is a must for its authentic Art Nouveau decor. A typical Brussels brasserie where amateurs of cuisine based on beer will be delighted by a good beer and a great meal. Address: Avenue Jean Volders 48a 1060 SAINT-GILLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 537 66 46 know more...

MAISON DES CYCLISTES - PRO VELO BRUXELLES (IXELLES) © Cécile Dubois Pro Velo is an association that was created in 1992 to promote the use of the bike as means of transport and discovery, especially in a city environment. The association has developed a number of activities: study office, organisation of events, bike education and bike tourism. The themes proposed to discover Brussels by bike are very varied. From architecture (several tracks on Art Nouveau in Brussels) to the green spaces, passing by the Freemasonry, the comic strip, or the history of the city. Pro Velo offers more than 25 themes to individuals and groups. Address: Maison des Cyclistes de Bruxelles Rue de Londres 15 1050 IXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 502 73 55 know more...

PORTE DE HAL - ROYAL MUSEUMS FOR ART AND HISTORY (BRUXELLES) © OPT / JP Remy Very well preserved six hundred year old neogothic building. It is the only preserved gate from the Brussels medieval surrounding wall. This is due to the fact that it served as prison during the demolition of the walls in the 18th century. In 1869, the architect Beyaert made some alterations that changed the primitive appearance of the building. Some of its rooms are quite impressive indeed. Address: Boulevard du Midi 1000 BRUXELLES Tel.:+32 (0) 2 534 15 18 know more...

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