Anderlecht : Mémoire des Béguines, Saint Guidon et Erasme
Follow the guide to discover the Collegiate Church of Saint-Guidon, the House of Erasmus and the Beguinage in Anderlecht
When dear old Guy first set foot in Broeck, sauntering around the Rinck, which would later become known as Place de la Vaillance, little could he have imagined that his devotees would end up building him a magnificent colle- giate church.. Or that crowds would bend over this trapezoidal tomb. That his life story would be re-enacted based on suppositions and guesswork, in- trigued as we all are by tombstones of uncertain origin. How could he have envisaged that the Beguines would pay homage to his humble lifestyle by the city gates, or that one of the world’s most renowned Humanists would come to re-emerge from the shadows of the collegiate church that still bears his name today? No doubt this little sacristan from Laken was truly full of surprises! He even made it his task to bless the animals… enough to make Saint Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, green with envy. Only Peter has the key to the mystery.
Private visit on demand
Possibility to include the visit of the Maison d’Erasme and the Béguinage as an extra
in front of the collegiate church of Saint-Pierre-and-Guidon
Anderlecht
Guided tours
Anderlecht : Mémoire des Béguines, Saint Guidon et Erasme
Visits of the City Hall of Brussels
Discover the City Hall like you've never seen it before !
This surprising building consists of two stylistically very different parts.
The first (Gothic) was built in the 15th century and is the only existing medieval remains of the Grand-Place.
The second, the classical-style extension at the rear of the building was built in the 18th century.
Two tour options are available as of 1 February. These new routes allow visitors to discover areas of the Town Hall which were not previously accessible to the public.
-The traditional route: this allows you to learn more about the context of the different periods of construction of the building by observing the main façade overlooking the Grand Place and the courtyard.
Visitors then enter the Town Hall to admire the ceremonial offices, all the main rooms and the galleries (Burgomaster's Office, Town Council Chamber, Maximilian Hall, Wedding Hall, Gothic Hall, Portrait Gallery, Grangé Gallery, etc.).
These tours take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in French, Dutch, Spanish or English and in groups of up to 25 people.
-The Panoramic: offers the opportunity to discover two of the main halls (the Wedding Hall and the Gothic Hall). Visitors will then be directed to the prestigious balcony of the Town Hall to enjoy a bird's eye view of the Grand Place, world-famous for its decorative richness.
The visit continues with an ascent to the tower of the Town Hall, reached by a spiral staircase. The visitor is rewarded at the top by an exceptional view of Brussels from its nerve centre.
Visits take place on Saturdays, in French or English and in groups of up to 15 people.
City of Brussels Town Hall
Brussels
Guided tours
Visits of the City Hall of Brussels
Customs and habits of the Renaissance: Focus on the Maison du Roi
Once upon a time there was a bakery that became the House of the King and eventually turned into a museum. Its lacy façade hides architectural secrets, symbols of the city’s history and the presence of the Duke. Follow the guide to discover its stories!
Once upon a time there was a bakery that became the House of the King and eventually turned into a museum. Its lacy façade hides architectural secrets, symbols of the city’s history and the presence of the Duke. Inside are models, statues in bronze and wood, old stones, altarpieces and paintings that reveal themselves to the most determined visitor. When the House of the King speaks of history, the past and neighbourhoods of Brussels shine in a different and bri- ghter light. It really does have some surprises in store!
Private visit, organized on demand
Possibility to include the visit of the Maison du Roi as an extra
Grand-Place
Brussels
Guided tours
Customs and habits of the Renaissance: Focus on the Maison du Roi
The rebirth of the prior’s house of the Rouge-Cloître
The prior’s house is part of the former monastery of the Rouge-Cloître, an exceptional heritage site in the Brussels Capital Region. Its location in the vicinity of both the Sonian Forest and the city have made this historical and natural domain a favourite spot for hikers and nature lovers.
The prior’s house, which has not been in use since 1998, was recently thoroughly restored by the Brussels Capital Region. As the new manager of the prior’s house, Rubea Vallis aims to make this last vestige of the former monastery accessible and liveable for the public through a diversified socio-cultural programme, highlighting the site's cultural and natural assets.
On this occasion, in collaboration with the Centre d'Art du Rouge-Cloître, the Art and History Museum and Urban.brussels, a first presentation of the results of the archaeological missions carried out between 1997 and 2015 on the site of the Rouge-Cloître, confronted with the study of ancient iconography, provides keys to the interpretation and understanding of the history and architecture. Among these iconography, the tapestry of the Month of July of the Hunts of Charles V, woven in Brussels on the basis of the drawings of Bernard Van Orley (c. 1488-1541), painter at the court, has a special place. An audiovisual installation invites you to discover all its richness. The brasserie and gallery in the prior’s house are now open to the public. Come discover these recently restored spaces.
Maison du Prieur
Auderghem
Exhibition
The rebirth of the prior’s house of the Rouge-Cloître
Bruegel and his Marolles
Through a pedestrian itinerary, discover the Marolles of the 16th century... and more specifically around this emblematic character of our artistic culture: Bruegel
Through this walking tour, discover the Marolles of the 16th century... and more specifically this emblematic character of our artistic culture : Bruegel.
Pierre Bruegel, who lived in Antwerp, fell in love with the daughter of his master Pieter Coecke van Aelst. To allow the marriage, her future mother-in-law put the condition to see the couple live in Brussels. Some months after their engagement, it is in the church
Notre-Dame de la Chapelle in the Marolles that their union is made offi cial. Witness of a troubled political and religious period, Bruegel is contemporary with Charles V, his successor Philip the Second, the Duke D’Albe, and will witness the execution of the
Counts of Egmont and Hornes.
Private visit, organized on demand
Entrée principale de l'Eglise de la Chapelle
Brussels
Guided tours
Bruegel and his Marolles
Sur les traces de Lamoral, comte d'Egmont, & Philippe de Montmorency, comte de Hornes
Follow the guide on the tracks of Egmont and Horne, two key figures of Brussels' past, symbols of pacification and religious tolerance
Lamorel d'Egmont, Philippe de Hornes, two names that mean rebellion against the austere Spanish yoke in this second half of the 16th century. For the 450th anniversary of the beheading of these two heroes, heralds of pacification and religious tolerance in our regions, we propose to follow a route where we will meet their companions, symbols of the domination of the Duke of Alba, places of this tragedy narrated by Goethe in the 19th century.
Private visit, organized on demand
Eglse Notre-Dame du Sablon
Brussels
Guided tours
Sur les traces de Lamoral, comte d'Egmont, & Philippe de Montmorency, comte de Hornes
Brussels, fortified town
This itinerary follows the change from a lordly precinct to a bourgeois town. What were the customs of its citizens at that time?
Imagine Brussels in the Renaissance: the city is protected by a wall... or rather two. The first city wall dates from the early 13th century, and the second from the 14th century. Starting with a wall 4 km long and seven gates, Brussels grew to need an 8 km wall! The two walls coexisted until the Renaissance. This itinerary follows the change from a lordly precinct to a bourgeois town. What were the customs of its citizens at that time? What impact did it have on each side of the two walls and their respective excrescences? You’ll never look at these ruins in the same way again!
Private visit, organized to measure and on demand
Place Royale, sous le portique de l'église Saint-Jacq
Brussels
Guided tours
Brussels, fortified town
Family Day
A day full of exciting surprises awaits you in the remains of Charles V's palace.
Plunge under the ground and immerse yourself in Brussels' prestigious past. Experience the Renaissance, dress up as a knight of the Golden Fleece or a lady of the court, discover ancient beauty secrets, shoot with a crossbow or handle a sword. Come and travel through time to discover the treasures of our History.
Programme:
- Choice of costumes / to transform yourself into a character from the past
- Meeting with the Brussels Ommegang / its flag bearers, ladies and gentlemen of the Court of Charles V
- Crossbow shooting / for young and adults, by the Great Royal Oath and Saint George of the Crossbowmen of Brussels
- Tales and wonders / by the storyteller Selle de Vos, as part of the '"Contes au Musée" In French and Dutch (from 2 to 6 pm)
- Toone and his puppet theatre / initiation and animation
- Cosmetics workshop / to learn beauty recipes
- Spanish sword / to practice your skills, in complete safety
- Illuminations workshop / by the Royal Library of Belgium
- Gourmet renaissance snack
- Cheese buffet and old-fashioned bread
Practical information:
When: Sunday 18 June 2023 | 11:00 -19:00
Where: Place des Palais 7 1000 Brussels
Admission fee: Normal | € 10. Group/senior (+15 persons, +65) | € 8. Reduced | € 5
-18 years old: free for children accompanied with their parents
Activities included in the entrance fee (extra fee for the cheese buffet).
Catering available on site
Reservation is recommended, buy your tickets online via the webshop
Coudenberg Palace
Brussels
Animations
Family Day
City Game: Quest Of The Golden Key
The Year 1615. As Brussels prepares for the celebrations of the Ommegang procession, a young architect named Joris presents himself to the court to enter the service of the Archdukes Albert and Isabella. But entering the service of the court is far from being a simple task: Joris will have to prove his competence! Grab your smartphone and set off to discover the Royal Quarter in the company of our hero, meeting colourful notables who will put you to the test: observation, reflection, logic… Triumph and you will obtain the precious Golden Key that will open the doors of Coudenberg Palace! An adventure to be experienced, an exciting city game that will plunge you into the 17th century, at the court of the Archdukes.
How does it work? Download on Apple Store of Google Play
Fee: € 5.99
Reduced fee to the Coudenberg Palace (1+1 free) upon proof of download
Coudenberg Palace
Place des Palais 7, 1000 Brussels
Info: + 32 (0)2 500 45 54 - www.coudenberg.brussels
Coudenberg Palace
Brussels
Animations
City Game: Quest Of The Golden Key
Tales of the Wise Gardeners
Tales of the Wise Gardeners
Hush! Listen to this wise gardener who tells you about a strange dream in the gardens of the Erasmushouse and the discovery of a precious treasure... a bird's song... and then this one invites you to add stars to the sky... a heartbeat... and will this otherwise rose-lover hesitate for a moment to tell you the secret of eternal youth? All these stories gathered from the earth as well as from the sky by the wise gardeners accompany you on a dreamy wander around the adages of Erasmus inscribed on the water. And if you follow his advice and hurry along slowly, perhaps you'll leave these gardens with an extra soul...
Erasmus House & Beguinage Museums
Anderlecht
Various
Tales of the Wise Gardeners
Les Coulisses de l'Ommegang
Two hours before the Ommegang, you get to see the final preparations for this commemorative spectacle.
Two hours before the Ommegang, you get to see the final preparations for this commemorative spectacle. Prepare for a first-hand experience, with your guide on hand to explain the background of the Grand Serment (Great Guild) of the crossbowmen, sword fights on horseback, the guilds of the day, the rites of Charles V’s court and more. And after this introduction, we invite you to see the Ommegang pageant set out on its way to the city centre.
Place Royale, sous le portique de l'église Saint-Jacq
Brussels
Guided tours
Les Coulisses de l'Ommegang
Jeudis de l'histoire - " La paix des dames de 1529"
Museum of the City of Brussels
Brussels
Conferences and conventions
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Jeudis de l'histoire - " La paix des dames de 1529"
Visite guidée KBR museum
discover the secrets of manuscript making through the KBR museum
Parchment, copy, illumination, binding. Each manuscript is unique and requires the intervention of many craftsmen and artists. Through the collections of the KBR museum, discover the traces of this work, the stages of manuscript production and a whole series of anecdotes and surprising facts related to it.
KBR museum
Brussels
Guided tours
Visite guidée KBR museum
Renaissance Day
Step back to years 1500's
EN Plunge right into the heart of the Renaissance in Brussels!
The Museum will be presented from a different angle to guide you through history.
Programme:
• Renaissance music: “Au ioly boys" by Ensemble Cannamella.
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
• Renaissance music: "Secular music in Europe"
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
Travel round the European courts with cellist Pierre Fontenelle and soprano Clara Barbier Serrrano.
In Italy, home of the Renaissance, let yourself be carried away by the music of Giulio Caccini who served the Medici. In England, listen to the 16th century star John Dowland, whose compositions were covered by Sting in his album 'Songs from the Labyrinth'. In France, the duo will perform a song written by King Francis I.
• Throughout the day
10:30 > 17:00
On hand to accompany you as you discover our collections, our guides will welcome you dressed in the costumes of the Ommegang (an annual historical procession held in Brussels) in the museum’s rooms where various activities, including storytellers and fun game, await you.
Ensemble Cannamella :
- Aline Hopchet : recorder, vocals and crumhorn
- Vincent Grégoire : voice, lute and percussion
- Pieter Vandeveire : viola da gamba and lute
Mini concert : "Au ioly boys
Love songs, drinking songs and dances of the French Renaissance
Pierre Fontennelle and Clara Barbier Serrano
Mini-concert : "Secular songs in Europe
Museum of the City of Brussels
Brussels
Festival
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Renaissance Day
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