In a city of multicultural influences, Brussels' Avenue Louise, is known in Dutch as ‘Louizalaan' and offers one of the city's most elegant boulevards. As a major avenues in Brussels, Belgium, the prestigious Avenue Louise runs for nearly 3km and is intersected at its beginning and end at Bois de la Cambre and Louise Square.
Begun in 1847, the historic thoroughfare takes its name from the eldest daughter of King Leopold II, Louise-Marie. These days Avenue Louise, which is also known as the Toison d'Or shopping district, is famous for its elegant boulevards and superlative collection of luxury shops, including Louis Vuitton, Lancel, Armani, Cartier, Versace, Chanel, Longchamps and Hermès.
Leading Avenue Louise landmarks include:
Louise Square
Stéphanie Square
Bois de la Cambre
Abbaye de la Cambre
Place du Chatelain
Boise de la Cambre -
The Bois de la Cambre is a stunning public park - and the natural extension of the vast and verdant ‘Forêt de Soignes' into the city of Brussels. Its 123 hectares of greenery and lakes make this place truly enchanting when the sun is shining, offering the ideal location for everything from a gentle stroll to an afternoon of picnicking.
Nature lovers will be delighted by a trip to this fabulous green space, where popular activities include jogging, tennis, fishing, cycling and horse riding. The park even boasts a small lake with its own island in the centre. Robinson' s island, as it is known, is home to a pretty wooden building with a restaurant on the ground floor and a ballroom on the first floor. Why not combine a trip to the park with lunch on the island, making the most of the small ferry that links the island with the shores of the lake?
La Place du Chatelain -
Between the elegant Bois de la Cambre and the Place Stéphanie, you'll find the ‘Place du Chatelain', which is known as the ‘Soho of Brussels'. This stylish area is characterized by its Art Nouveau Architecture, including the fabulous Maison Horta museum. It is also renowned for its chic and trendy atmosphere, and has proved popular with a multitude of Belgian fashion designers, who have helped to make this one of the best shopping spots in Brussels.
Plan your visit for a Wednesday evening and you'll be able to enjoy the gastronomic market that springs to life here each week. This epicurean treat offers all manner of regional produce from Belgium, France and Italy. Tempt your taste buds with cheese, charcuterie, wine, foie gras, fish, seafood and more for a flavour-filled, fashionable evening you'll not soon forget…
The perfect hotel for your trip to Brussels -
Located on Avenue Louise, the Warwick Barsey Hotel offers an unmatched location for experiencing the many delights of this fashionable Brussels shopping and dining neighbourhood. Guests of the elegant Warwick Barsey Hotel are treated to a sumptuous ambience of neoclassical and Napoleon III influences and a host of contemporary amenities.
This intimate Brussels hotel incorporates some superb facilities; include gourmet dining, 24-hour room service, a lovely terrace, fitness centre, three meeting rooms, multilingual secretarial services, translation and a well-equipped business centre. Book your stay in Brussels >>
