Le châtelain, Belgium is a beautiful place and very influenced by art deco and art nouveau. If what you are passionate about is art, design, and crafts, undoubtedly, you can not miss this place.
Things to do
These are a list of highlights for things to do at Le Châtelain:
Fashion zone
This beautiful and fashionista place is located around the beautiful Place du Châtelain, in the Ixelles district of southern Brussels. It is truly beautiful, you will be surprised to find a place full of cultural diversity. In addition, it is recommended that you visit on Wednesdays according to the Plueberinos, so that you can appreciate how the market stalls fill the square. A definitely different place.
The Sweets and Chocolates
One thing that surely you can not miss without a doubt is to taste the delicious chocolates and sweets of Rue du Bailli, as well as, Iris, which is famous for its delicious sugary almonds and its delicious mamones. Also, you should try the tasty sweets filled with fresh cream, vanilla, and the rich coffee mousse or if you prefer chocolate.
Horta Museum
Delight your eyes when visiting this beautiful museum. This great work of built art is located two blocks from the Place du Châtelain, on Rue Américaine. In it, you will find the house and the study of nothing more and nothing less than Victor Horta, one of the architects of art nouveau. It should be noted that art nouveau architects Victor Horta and Paul Hankar were active in this neighborhood in the 1890s, so you’ll be knowing what these great men lived daily.
Avenue Louise
To delight your trip much more with art nouveau and art deco you must visit the elegant brown shaded neighborhood of Avenue Louise. You will certainly be open-mouthed with the border of designer boutiques. In addition, the beauty of art galleries and antiques, as well as textiles and jewelry. on the other hand, beyond Avenue Louise, in the western part of Ixelles, the park that surrounds the two Étangs d’Ixelles (ponds of Ixelles) forms an oasis of vegetation. Definitely wonderful to look at.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Brussels Airport (BRU). Châtelain is a 30-minute walk from the Grand Place in Brussels, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Alternatively, you can take trams 91 or 92 from the Louise subway station.
When to go
The temperatures are mild from May to October. Summer brings a wide variety of festivals and performing arts programs. In addition, December brings the dazzling Christmas market and the ice rink.
How long
For greater enjoyment of your entire trip, it is recommended that you stay approximately 4 to 5 days and marvel at this place full of art and culture.
Opening and closing hours
Most museums and shops open from 9 am to 5 pm, so it is recommended to leave home early to enjoy each of them and have an extraordinary experience. Remember to bring your camera to document all the cultural beauty.
Planning
There are a variety of hotels around the area, one of the best known is the Hotel Le Châtelain, you can book on its website. Also, don’t forget to book your plane tickets for a safe trip. On the other hand, you can visit the family-owned Cantillon Brewery brewery on Rue Gheude: the 5-euro tour includes a free glass of geuze, the classic Brussels beer.
Inside information
Don’t forget to pack warm clothes for cold days, as well as good walking shoes and enjoy all the art. Also, Brussels includes the Belgian Comic Book Center, which you can visit. This is located in a beautiful 1906 building designed by Victor Horta on Rue des Sables.
History
The Max Hallet Hotel in Horta, is undoubtedly an elegant residence built for the lawyer Max Hallet and is recently restored. On the other hand, the former art deco headquarters of Belgian radio is now a cultural center and was built for nothing more and nothing less than Joseph Diongre in the late 1930s.
Websites
www.visitflanders.us
www.visitbelgium.com
Other nearby attractions
Witches and Ghent
Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty and rich historical heritage of Ghent and Bruges. Certainly, accompanied by an expert guide, you will marvel at this city, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On the other hand, you can not miss places like the Castle of the Counts, the Cathedral of San Bavo and the picturesque old port. Also, you must travel through the green Belgian countryside to Bruges to witness the architectural beauty and the winding waterways of the iconic city.
Dinant
The so-called daughter of the Meuse is a pleasant town that bathes the river that nicknames her. It is undoubtedly the heart of the Namour region and the place where Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born. It is also one of the most beautiful and well-known enclaves in Wallonia. Visit its beautiful Citadel after climbing the more than 400 steps that lead to it and surprise yourself at the atypical bulb that crowns the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame.
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