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By the end of 2010, all of our trains will have been refurbished, so if you are nostalgic about the old furniture, treat yourself to a collector's item!
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.
Comment:
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
Extra information:
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.
