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 The Abbaye de Villers (Villers Abbey), situated in the commune of Villers-la-Ville (Belgium) in grounds of more than 36 hectares, is a destination site imbued with history and emotion.

 Reservations are only required for activities, workshops and visits led by a Foundation animator. 20 minutes south of Brussels, in the wonderful Solvay park, the Ferme du Château de La Hulpe houses the Fondation Folon. It presents more than forty years of creation, in a lively and original scenography imagined by the Belgian artist, Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005). He opens the book of his life to us. Through the pages, the visitor discovers the multiple facets of his art and his universe among the 350 works on display: watercolors, serigraphs, engravings, posters, diverted objects, stained glass, sculptures and optical effects enliven an interactive journey: we enters a huge book, one enters the head of the Blue Man, one gets lost in games of mirrors, one discovers endless posters and the secrets of the artist's workshop, to end the journey under a myriad of stars. After your visit, stroll through the 227 hectares of greenery of the Solvay park, with varied landscapes, bordered by ponds and inhabited by remarkable flora and fauna.

The Hergé Museum invites you on a journey through the life of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century ! Discover a comprehensive perspective via thousands of sources from and related to the work of Hergé. More than 80 original plates, and 800 photographs, documents and objects have been brought together under one roof. The building itself was designed and built within the picturesque green setting of Walloon Brabant, by the architect Christian de Portzamparc: a little like a Grail hidden within a sacred grove! The Hergé Museum is much more than your average museum: visitors travel deep within the life and work, the trials, tribulations, and astounding creativity of one man, and in doing so traverse the era in which he lived. Average duration per visit : 1:30 - 2:00 The visit of the Hergé Museum can be booked online, only for the following individual rates: Normal price: 12.00 € Large families / Students / Seniors 65+: € 7.00 Children from 7 to 14 years old / Teacher Card / Students in Louvain-la-Neuve: € 5.00 Children under 7 / Person with a disability: Free entrance Subscription Museumpass Passport 365 SHEDEALS A valid proof must be presented at the reception of the Hergé Museum to benefit from a preferential rate . There is a completely free audio guide application, which can be downloaded in advance to your smartphone via Google Play and the App Store (links available on the home page of our website). Free Sunday : Since 2013, the Hergé Museum is part of the free action every first Sunday of each month created on the initiative of the ASBL Arts & Publics. The booking of your free tickets must be made online. For specific rates and partnerships such as Article 27 - Escapades - UDA Member - Journalist ..., reservations are not possible online and must be made through the Booking Services; by phone +32 (0) 10 488 413 or resa@museeherge.com For group visits (minimum 15 participants) and the organization of a guided tour, the reservation must be made by email to the Reservation Service resa@museeherge.com

 The Musée L opens its vast spaces to you for a journey through time and continents. Works of art, natural history specimens, archaeological and ethnographic objects from UCLouvain's scientific collections are displayed in a building that is emblematic of modern Belgian architecture. To move from exploration to experimentation, 3 labs allow you to freely discover, through experiments, games, observations and manipulations, the themes of engraving, sculpture and colour. The museum is also offering a booklet of games and activities for children aged 6 to 12 (available free of charge from the museum reception desk). From 5 October 2023 to 11 February 2024, in addition to the 6 floors of permanent exhibition, you can discover the temporary exhibition "The Grid" devoted to the art of the 60s and 80s and the many ways in which artists used the grid. The whole team looks forward to welcoming you! - Please note: If you are entitled to a preferential rate on the price of admission to the museum (Museum Pass Musées, Educpass, 365.be, ICOM, UCLouvain staff and students, teachers, journalists, Friends of the Musée L, Article 27) please contact our colleagues at reception by email at info@museel.be or by telephone on 010 47 48 41 so that they can encode your reservation at the preferential rate. -

 The Atomium was not intended to survive beyond the 1958 World's Fair. However, at the dawn of the 2000s, the uniqueness and highly symbolic character of the building resulted in a major restoration. Since its reopening and the introduction of a new cultural and tourism project [2006]: one that many do not hesitate to call the most Belgian of monuments not only rediscovered its place as an international symbol and icon but also became the most popular attraction in the Capital of Europe. In addition to being the most popular attraction in the capital and providing the most magnificent view of the city of Brussels, the Atomium offers an entirely astounding and surreal ride through its interior spaces and volumes which alone makes a visit worth it.

This huge carpet of begonias covers the Grand-Place every two years. The cut flowers are arranged directly on the pavement of the square by specialist horticulturalists from Ghent. The resulting pattern of colours can be viewed from the balcony of the town hall. Every other summer, on the weekend of August 15th, the Flower Carpet offers a chance to stroll across the Grand-Place, a jewel of Gothic architecture, to inhale the fragrant scent of the begonias and admire its details. This extraordinary spectacle is made complete by a visit to the balcony of the Town Hall, which offers a wide-angle view of the work. A musical theme is especially composed for each edition. A concert is given on the Grand-Place every evening and accompanies a magnificent sound and light show.

Trams, trolleybuses, buses, and taxis that have crisscrossed the capital for 150 years can be seen in these warehouses built in 1897. During the opening season you can make a trip with one of the historical vehicles and relive the atmosphere of the early 20th century on the Avenue de Tervuren and in the Sonian Forest. A dedicated Museum line with old buses takes you to the areas between the Museum and the Place Royale: Cinquantenaire Park, the European quarter, the squares quarter… Additionally, you can rent the vehicles as well as the museum halls for any kind of event.

The Erasmus House, beguinage, and collegiate church of Saints Peter and Guido form a magnificent historical ensemble, right in the heart of the commune. Erasmus House – in which the famous philosopher and scholar stayed from May to October 1521 – is one of the oldest Gothic houses in the Belgian capital. It hosts a sublime collection of paintings, prints and sculptures by 15th-17th century masters like Albrecht Dürer, Hugo Van der Goes, Cornelis Metsys… not to mention portraits of Erasmus inspired by Hans Holbein and Quentin Metsys. A rich collection of 16th century books is a nod to the singular humanist's thinking.   A medicinal plant garden – designed by landscape architect René Pechère – presents around one hundred medicinal plants that were known to 16th century physicians. Beyond it stretches a philosophical garden that is home to the works of contemporary artists like Marie-Jo Lafontaine and Bob Verschueren.