Saint-gilles

This is an elegant buisness district, with a great number of Art Nouveau houses. This anti-rational, exuberant style, thought shocking when the houses were built, was adopted by the new bourgeois industrialists, who commissioned the best architects to build their private residences. Today theis sensual facadess conceal offices and a few good resturants; but if you really want to plunge into the world of the visionary Art Nouveau architect Horta, make sure you go on a tour of his private house. The area is at its livelist on Wednesday afternoons, due to the markrt held on Place du Chatelain.

Musee Horta
Victor Horta’s private house and the studio next door are a catelogue of the skills of a man for whom simply being a brilliant architect was’nt enough. In addition to the spectacular staircase, lit by a golden brown skylight, this is the only house to have retained its original interior décor furniture.
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 2-5.30pm
Tel: 537 1692

La Quincaillerie
Wodden drawers from floor to ceiling, a Temps Modernes clock and wrought iron characterise this former Art Nouveau hardware store, now a brasserie. All the food is made with fresh ingredients, style and skill. Choose from fresh oysters or special dishes, divine homemade desserts and a good wine list.
Opening hours: open every day except Sat and Sun. Lunchtimes
Tel: 538 2553

Peinture Fraiche
Settled in the square infront of the Trinite church for over 10 years, this friendly little bookshop specialises in 20th century architecture, photography, graphis design and fine art. The shelves are full of enticing books and you’ll always get a warm welcome.
Opening hours: Tue-sat 11am-7pm
Tel: 537 1105

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