RUE DE NAMUR - MATONGE - SAINT-BONIFACE - FLAGEY "ROYAL, EXOTIC AND TRENDY"

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These four parts are symbolic of an international capital. Fashion enjoys a royal setting, starting from the very centre of the city. The Rue de Namur gathers some real gems of Belgian and international design in this prestigious setting, before leading on to the Porte de Namur. Along the Chaussée d'Ixelles, your gaze will inevitably be drawn to the colourful stalls of Matongé. This exotic detour will lead you to the heart of Saint-Boniface, an Art Nouveau district which was marked by the architect Ernest Blérot, to alleyways that are full of life by daytime and evening. A guaranteed change of style emerges between the cool, hip hop atmosphere and the cultural district of Flagey. Romantics and lovers of architecture will no doubt opt for the heavenly walk alongside the ponds.

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100% BRUSSELS' DESIGN
Natan
68 rue de Namur
Natan
78 rue de Namur
Marie's Corner
39 rue de Namur
Nina Meert
1/5 rue Saint Boniface
Isabelle Baines et Annick Tapernoux
48 rue du Pépin

100% TRENDY!
Cocoon
41 rue de la Paix
Kusje
12 rue de la Paix
Pax clothes and furnitures
8 rue de la Paix
Look 50
10 rue de la Paix
Qué Mas
19 rue Ernest Solvay

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BILLETTERIE ARSENE 50
Place Sainte Croix
Tickets for shows in Brussels for the same evening at 50% of the normal price. www.arsene50.be

CENTRE INTERNATIONAL POUR LA VILLE, L'ARCHITECTURE ET LE PAYSAGE: CIVA
55 rue de l'Ermitage
Venue for exhibitions, conferences, exchanges and debate. www.civa.be

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