Hidden Art Nouveau in Saint-Gilles

From a small medieval village teeming with vagabonds and brigands to today’s trendy district, we take you through the streets and alleys of Saint-Gilles, following in the footsteps of its past and its architectural boom. We invite you on a fascinating stroll through the little-visited neighborhoods of Saint-Gilles and Forest, rich in architectural masterpieces. WHAT ARE YOU GONNA SEE ? From a small suburb of Brussels in the 13th century, where merchants passed through, to major transformations during the Industrial Revolution, the face of this commune has changed enormously over the centuries.Today’s hyper-trendy district, thanks in particular to attractions such as the Parvis and the Barrière, Saint-Gilles is nonetheless a place rich in history and architecture. >Numerous works by well-known architects such as Jef Lambeaux, Albert Ciamberlani, Louise de Hem, Julien Dillens and others,… >The famous Hôtel Hanon, Saint-Gilles City Hall, “Parc de l’Abbé Froidure”,... >A stroll through the history of this town, from its medieval bandit hideout to today's trendy neighbourhoods. Public tour in english every first sunday of the month Voluntary cost : Pay 3€ when you book, and the rest directly to the guide at the end of the tour (voluntary amount)