Egmont Park is an English-style public garden which, in the 16th century, together with the Egmont Palace, was the property of Princess Françoise de Luxembourg, the widow of Count Jean d'Egmont. The palace was first home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before becoming a place for diplomatic receptions and conferences. This prestigious neo-classical building is richly furnished and decorated with tapestries, marble and a hall of mirrors… To get to Egmont Park, take Passage Marguerite Yourcenar, where you'll be guided by quotes from one of the writer's novels, L'œuvre au Noir. Enter the Labyrinth and take the stairs leading to a rotunda, and you'll end up in the park. Admire the bronze statues and century-old trees. Round things off with a break at La Fabrique en Ville, where you can enjoy a beer brewed in Tour & Taxis and homemade desserts.
Egmont Park
Location: Egmont Park, 1000 Brussels
