VISITS AND DISCOVERIES : discovery

FASHION & DESIGN AND ART NOUVEAU STROLLS

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Between the famous La Cambre forest and the Avenue Louise you will see the Trinity Church: you're at the Rue du Bailli, the lively front gate to a very special district. At a stone's throw from the city centre you will be pleasantly surprised by the peace and quiet that rule in the charming streets when you stroll around the Châtelain district.
On Wednesday and until the wee hours of the morning, these beautiful houses form the stage of the most trendy market of our capital. European youngsters and the capital's "bobos" gather here to party. A bit further the magnificent Brugmann district reveals itself before your eyes. In this district that is marked by Art Déco and Art Nouveau you will find things you will never find elsewhere.

© Brussels International Tourism & Congress

Opening periods:
  • All year round 2008
    Theme: DISCOVERY
    Place: BRUXELLES

    Comment:

    On your way... (Also see the list with tourist information linked to this walk)

    Van Rysselberghe house: architect: O. Van Rysselberghe - 1912.
    Rue Faider 83: Architect: A. Rosenboom - 1900.
    Sabine Herman: unique creations for unique circumstances!
    Evaluna: "loveshop": lingerie, erotic games, sensual products.
    Sachas: leather bags and accessories.
    Des Habits et Moi - Des Robes et Moi: off the rack clothes and wedding dresses.
    "Puls" gallery: contemporary ceramics with unusual forms.
    Mais il est où le soleil ?: soft colours and great prices.
    B.A. Pendesini: evening gowns.
    Greta Marta.

    Extra information:

    A la page: charming antiques.
    Rue Africaine 92: Architect: B. De Lestre de Fabribeckers 1905.
    Maison 'Les Hiboux': Architect: E. Pelseneer - 1895.
    Les précieuses: necklaces and pearl strings, coloured bands.
    AXL: jewellery, evening bags and necklaces.
    Smadje: trendy clothing for men and women.
    L'épidote: jewellery and fancy jewellery.
    Close-Out: design gadgets.
    Instore: a design trail of 1500 m²!
    Galerie Taché-Lévy: gallery for contemporary art.
    W80: colourful design and fun gadgets.
    Guapissima: customized bags.

    Some nice stops...
    Markets:
    Market of the Place du Châtelain on Wednesday.

    Restaurants:
    La Quincaillerie.
    Toucan Brasserie.
    Maison Félix.
    Chou de Bruxelles.
    Canne en ville.

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    Tourist information linked to this suggestion:

    HORTA MUSEUM (SAINT-GILLES)


    © Photo Evrard et Bastin
    Architecture and furniture drawed by V. Horta.
    Built between 1896 and 1898 in Art Nouveau style by Vicor Horta. Private house of Victor Horta, who gave free rein to its style. To be seen: the central stairs as central axe of the building, the decorative undulating motifs, plans, pictures and models.
    Address:
    Rue Américaine 25
    1060 SAINT-GILLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 543 04 90
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    HOTEL SOLVAY (IXELLES)


    © OPT Ricardo de la Riva
    This luxurious residence was built by V. Horta in 1894 for the Solvay family. The architect was given a free hand and designed the interior and furnishings down to the last detail. This is an absolute must for visitors.
    Address:
    Avenue Louise 224
    1050 IXELLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 647 37 33
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    HOUSE OF F. DUBOIS (SAINT-GILLES)

    House built in 1900, according to the plans of V. Horta.
    Address:
    Avenue Brugmann 80
    1060 SAINT-GILLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 89 40
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    HOUSE OF THE WIDOW CIAMBERLANI (IXELLES)

    Built by P. Hankar in 1897 for the painter A. Ciamberlani, this mansion includes different material in its facade : ironwork, bricks, natural stone. This facade demonstrates great originality and the architect's deliberate rebuttal of traditional building concepts.
    Address:
    Rue Defacqz 48
    1050 IXELLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 513 89 40
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    MODO BRUXELLAE (BRUXELLES)


    © Etienne Tordoir
    The asbl Modo Bruxellae organises tailor-made walks in the fashion areas of Brussels. For groups or journalists.
    Address:
    Rue Léon Lepage 38
    1000 BRUXELLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 502 52 64
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    PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION CONTRETYPE - HOTEL HANNON (SAINT-GILLES)


    © Contretype
    It was in 1902 that the engineer Edouard Hannon (1853-1931) called upon his friend, the architect Jules Brunfaut (1852-1942) to build this hotel, a masterpiece in the Art Nouveau style. The furniture was designed by Emile Gallé. The frescoes from the stairwell and the smoking room are the work of the Rouennais painter Paul-Emile Baudouin. The remarkable stained-glass windows are made by Evaldre, disciple of Tiffany's. At the present time, the building, which is the property of the town of Saint-Gilles, is occupied by the Contretype Photographic space which is devoted to the promotion of creative photography by organizing, in particular, exhibitions.
    Address:
    Hôtel Hannon -
    Avenue de la Jonction 1
    1060 SAINT-GILLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 538 42 20
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    TASSEL HOUSE (IXELLES)


    © OPT/Ricardo de la Riva
    Built in 1893 by Victor Horta (Art Nouveau) for Emile Tassel (physicist-chemist). First house on which Horta applied his theories. Not to be missed: iron girders, big windows...
    Address:
    Rue Paul Emile Janson 6
    1050 IXELLES
    Tel.:+32 (0) 2 380 17 81
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