| Quays district | |
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| Country | .svg/20px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| City | Brussels |
| District | Pentagon |
| Postal code | 1000 |
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the Quays district is a district of Pentagon which, itself, is the central district of city of brussels.
Understand
It is the district of the old port of Brussels whose activity continued from the beginning of the 1550s, with the digging of the Willebroek canal, until the beginning of the 1920s, with the modernization of the said canal and the creation of 'a new port outside the "Pentagon".
The quays of the old port of Brussels and their current name.
The old basins which were then filled in are still recognizable today thanks to certain road names. After crossing the “Porte du Rivage” (currently Place de l'Yser), the first basin was the “Grand Bassin” (currently Quai du Commerce) in which opened another small basin called “Bassin du Chantier” (currently quai du Chantier), then came the "Bassin des Barques" (currently quai au Bois de Construction and quai à la Chaux) with, to the left of its entrance, the Bassin de l'Entrepôt (currently quai aux Foins and quai aux Pierres de Size), following on from the “Bassin des Barques” came the “Bassin des Marchands”, also known as the “Fish Market” (currently quai aux Briques and quai au Bois à Brûler) and, finally, the small “ Bassin de Sainte-Catherine ”(currently the northern part of Place Sainte-Catherine between Rue de Flandre and Place du Samedi) which was filled in at the start of the 1850s to allow the construction of the new Sainte-Catherine church.
Nowadays, one still finds, along these old quays, many middle-class houses having belonged to rich merchants who preserved the carriage entrances leading to the warehouses and the main activity consists of restaurants, in particular on the "Market". aux fishes ”and Place Sainte-Catherine, whose cuisine is based on seafood.
To see
- 1 Old Grains Market (Oude Graan markt) (trams 343132, "Bourse" station - bus 86 "Dansaert" stop or 4895 stop "Bourse") – Former outer moat of the first city wall, this square was used at the end of the 16th century.e century at the end of the XVIIIe century as a grain and cattle market. Nowadays, it is a pleasant square with trees and bordered by consumer establishments with a terrace under the trees.
- 2 Place Sainte-Catherine (subways 15, "Sainte-Catherine" station - bus 46478688, “De Brouckère” stop)
- 3 Tower of the old Sainte-Catherine church Place Sainte-Catherine, 46
do not visit. – This bell tower of Baroque style, erected between 1629 and 1664, is all that remains of the old Sainte-Catherine church. - 4 Sainte-Catherine Church Place Sainte-Catherine Monday to Saturday: from 9 to 20 h, Sunday: from 9 h 30 - 19 h.
free. – 
(six steps at the entrance). Built in Gobertange stone between 1854 and 1874 by architects Joseph Poelaert, the same as that of courthouse, and his pupil Wynand Janssens, this church of eclectic style occupies the former Sainte-Catherine basin in the old port of Brussels. The sobriety of the interior contrasts with the multitude of decorations on the exterior. Few treasures except one of the 9 Black virgins, this one dates from XVIe century, that counts Belgium and coming from the old Saint-Catherine church. - 5 Black Tower Place Sainte-Catherine do not visit. free. – Built at the beginning of the 13the century, it is one of the best preserved remains of the first wall of Brussels. It owes its name to the old name of the district "The Black Virgin", itself in connection with the presence of a Black virgin in the old Sainte-Catherine church. Became private property during the construction of the second enclosure, it was, for a time, dependent on a tavern called In de Toren. Restored between 1888 and 1889, it retains part of the surrounding ditch at its foot.
- 3 Tower of the old Sainte-Catherine church Place Sainte-Catherine, 46
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The old warehouse basin with, in the background, the rear facade of the Royal Flemish Theater.
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The old fish market with, in the background, the Sainte-Catherine church.
- 6 Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste-au-Béguinage Beguinage Square (subways 15, "Sainte-Catherine" station - bus 4788, “Béguinage” stop) free. –
Built in 1657 in style baroque Italo-Flemish says Jesuit style, it is the only vestige of the old "Grand Beguinage". Its facade is considered to be one of the most successful, if not the most beautiful, baroque facade in Belgium. It was restored until 2008 following the fire which devastated it, in part, in 2000. Among the remarkable furniture, the Louis XVI style high altar, the 6 confessionals from the 18th century.e century and the pulpit of truth, also from the XVIIIe century. To see also, in the transept right one Entombment XVIe century and attributed to Van Loon. - 7 Grand Hospice Rue du Grand Hospice, 7 (subways 15, "Sainte-Catherine" station - bus 4788, “Béguinage” stop) every day from 8 to 20 h. free. – Built in phases between 1824 and 1827 in neoclassical style, the Grand Hospice consists of a vast quadrilateral of 138 meters away long by 94 wide, around two square courtyards surrounded by wide vaulted galleries with ridges and pierced arched arches serving as a walkway. Due to the marshy soil, the ensemble rests on a complete network of vaulted cellars which were once rented to brewers. With the exception of the stone parts, the facades are plastered and painted white. Renovated between 1976 and 1982, the work of the architects was crowned with the “Europa Nostra 1983” prize, awarded to exemplary achievements in favor of heritage. Currently, the buildings are occupied by one of the sites of the CHU Saint-Pierre.
- 8 Former warehouse basin Quai aux Hayes and Quai aux Pierres de Size (tram 51, “Ypres” stop - bus 4788, “Béguinage” stop)
- 9 Flemish Royal Theater (KVS) Laeken Street guided tours for groups of up to 25 people ( 32 2 2101112 for reservations). – Built between 1779 and 1781 by the city authorities to serve as a warehouse for goods in transit at the port, it was known as the "Nevois depot" after its architect. In 1860, it was reassigned to the army arsenal before being completely transformed, in 1883, and welcoming the theatrical troupe of the Flemish community in Brussels. If the facade overlooking the old warehouse basin, which was the front facade at the time, has kept its original architecture, the facade overlooking the rue de Laeken and the two sides were completely transformed in neo-renaissance style Flemish and equipped with long ironwork balconies intended to allow the simultaneous evacuation of many people.
- 9 Flemish Royal Theater (KVS) Laeken Street
- 10 Former boat basin Quai aux Bois de Construction, Quai aux Barques, Quai à la Houille and Quai à La Chaux (subways 15, “Sainte-Catherine” station - tram 51, stop "Ypres") open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. free. – After its filling in 1910, the basin was transformed into a park with trees. There is also a playground and to the south, along rue Locqueghien, an unusual monument dedicated to the pigeon-soldier. Work of sculptor Victor Voets, it glorifies the role played by pigeons and pigeon fanciers during the First World War.
- 11 Old fish market Quai aux Briques and Quai au Bois à Brûler (subways 15, "Sainte-Catherine" station) – Also called "old merchants' basins", it was when the part near the Sainte-Catherine church was filled in in 1882 that the fish market was transferred there, the activity of which continued until 1955. It did not exist. There is no longer a fish market in Brussels today, but this unofficial name has remained firmly anchored in the minds of the people of Brussels. From this activity was born the presence of a concentration of fish and shellfish restaurants in the capital.
Built in 1657 in style 
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Do
- 1 Basic-Fit Ladies Dansaert Street, 25,
32 2 7267814, e-mail : [email protected] Monday to Friday: from 8 h - 22 h 30, Saturday and Sunday: from 9 h - 16 h, closed on public holidays. 19,99 € for a month with access to all sports (price details).. – Room fitness reserved for women.
To buy
- 1 Antoine Dansaert Street – Showcase of young Belgian stylists and fashion designers from the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and the School of La Cambre in Brussels.
- 2 Linkebeek Creamery Rue du Vieux Grains Market, 4, 32 2 5123510, e-mail : [email protected] open Monday to Saturday: from 8 h - 19 h. – Founded in 1905, it is the oldest active Brussels cheese dairy. In a decor worthy of the 1940s, a specialty of Belgian cheeses and, of course, "Brabant Maquee » (Plattekeis in Marollien) and "Brussels cheese » (Hettekeis in Marollien). Sale of sandwiches.
- 3 Kam Yuen Supermarket (金 源 超級市場) Rue de la Vierge Noire, 2-4, 32 2 511 48 68 Monday to Saturday: from 9 h - 19 h, Sunday: from 10 h 30 - 17 h. – With over 900 m2 of sales area, it is the largest Asian supermarket in the Brussels Region.
Eat
The quai aux Briques and some of its restaurants.
Restaurants are listed by type of cuisine and then alphabetically.
Brasserie cuisine
- 1 Au Cochon d'Or Burning Wood Quay, 15, 32 2 2190119 from Wednesday to Monday from 12 to 22 h 30. less of 40 €. – Brasserie cuisine with Flemish and North Sea specialties. Terrace.
- 2 The Jaloa Brewery Place Sainte-Catherine, 5-7, 32 2 5121831 Monday to Friday: from 11 h 45 - 14 h 15 and18 h - 22 h, Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: from 11 h 45 - 22 h. the map. – Brasserie cuisine with seafood specialties. Terrace.
- 3 The Royal Peacock Rue du Vieux Grains Market, 6, 32 2 5130868 open every day. the map. – Brasserie cuisine. 54 kinds of draft or bottled beer. Small terrace.
Fusion cuisine
- 4 Jaloa Quai aux Barques, 4, 32 2 5131992 from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 14 h 30 and from 19 to 23 h. The menus. –
in the 2014 Gault and Millau guide. Fusion cuisine. Car service.
in the 2014 Gault and Millau guide. Fusion cuisine. Car service.Mediterranean cuisine
- 5 I Latini Place Sainte-Catherine, 2, 32 2 5025030 every day from 11 to 14 h 30 and from 19 to 23 h. the menu and menus. – Italian food. Small terrace. At n ° 1a of Place Sainte-Catherine, only pizzeria with small terrace and take-away meals (open Monday to Saturday from 11 to 19 h)
- 6 The Iberian Furnace Place Sainte-Catherine, 8, 32 2 5131002 from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 14 h and of 18 h 30 - 22 h 30. the map. – Spanish cuisine. Small terrace (for a snack or a drink while standing)
- 7 Puerta Nueva Burning Wood Quay, 3a-3b, 32 2 8406798 every day from 10 to 22 h 30 (Friday and Saturday until 23 h). the map. – Italian and Spanish cuisine. Terrace.
Sea products
The Beautiful market gardener.
- 8 At the Rubyman Brick Quay, 4, 32 2 5125640 every day from 12 to 14 h 30 and from 18 to 22 h 30. the map and The menus. – Seafood, oyster and lobster specialties. Terrace.
- 9 Bij den Boer Brick Quay, 60, 32 2 5126122 from Monday to Saturday from 12 to 14 h 30 and from 18 to 22 h 30. The menus. – Brasserie cuisine with North Sea specialties. Terrace
- 10 Francois Brick Quay, 2, 32 2 5116089 from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 14 h 30 and from 18 to 22 h. the map and catering rate. – Seafood products. Catering service. Terrace. Car service.
- 11 The beautiful market gardener Place Sainte-Catherine, 11A, 32 2 5129759 closed Wednesday and Thursday. the map. – in the 2014 Gault et Millau guide and classified as “Bib Gourmand” in the 2015 Michelin guide. Traditional Franco-Belgian cuisine focused on seafood.
- 12 The tide Rue de Flandre, 99, 32 2 5110040 from Tuesday to Saturday from 12 to 14 h and of 18 h 30 - 22 h. about 40 €. – in the 2014 Gault and Millau guide. Seafood specialties. Small terrace.
- 13 The Marie Joseph Burning Wood Quay, 47-49, 32 2 2180596 from Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 15 h and of 18 h 30 - 23 h. the map. – Seafood specialties. Terrace.
- 14 The crustaceans Place Sainte-Catherine, 8, 32 2 5115644 open every day. the map. – Seafood products. Catering service. Terrace.
- 15 Huitrière Brick Quay, 20, 32 2 5120866 every day from 12 to 15 h and from 18 to 22 h 30. menus and a la carte. – Seafood products. Interwar decoration. Terrace.
- 16 Rugby player Number Two Brick Quay, 12, 32 2 5123760 open every day. the map and The menus. – Seafood, lobster specialties. Catering service. Terrace.
Tea room, ice cream parlor, sandwich shop
- 17 Frédéric Blondeel Brick Quay, 24, 32 2 5127712 open every day from 12 h - 18 h 45 (Saturday from 10 h 30). – Tea Room. Homemade artisanal ice creams. Has ao 36 du quai aux Briques, sale of homemade ice cream and artisanal chocolates (cocoa beans are roasted on site).
Have a drink / Go out
The double facade of Madame Mustache.
- 1 Madame Mustache Burning Wood Quay, 5-7, 32 489 100511 (cellphone) from Tuesday to Saturday from 19 h - 4 h (schedule of shows). Entrance to shows: 8,5 €. – Café-concert. Good-natured atmosphere but without sloppy. No electro music but themed evenings: 1920s, sixties, etc.
- 2 My sister's garden Burning Wood Quay, 67, 32 2 2176582 from Tuesday to Saturday from 20 h - 1 h (schedule of shows). ticket prices. – Café-theater. Given the small size of the premises, it is preferable to make a reservation to attend the shows.
- 3 Skylab Burning Wood Quay, 9, 32 2 2030350 from Tuesday to Sunday from 16 h - 2 h. – Cocktail bar. Snacks. Terrace.
- 4 The Archduke Rue Antoine Dansaert, 6, 32 2 5120652 open every day from 16 h - 5 hcalendar of events. drinks menu. – Bar dedicated to jazz music where many jam sessions. The Archduke was opened in 1953 by the Belgian jazz pianist and composer Stan Brenders.
Housing
- 1 Brussels @ Heart Merchants Street, 32, 32 496 865460 (cellphone), e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h, to be released before 11 h. Average price. –
free .. Suites with mini-kitchen. Breakfast (left in the morning at the door of the suite) included in the price of the room. - 2 Welcome Hotel Burning Wood Quay, 23, 32 2 2199546, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 14 h, to be released before 12 h. Average price (free for children under 2). – free .. Double rooms and themed suites. Breakfast and "coffee corner" included in the price, private parking (15 € by night).
- 3 Noga Hotel Rue du Béguinage, 38B, 32 2 2186763, e-mail : [email protected] room available from 15 h, to be released before 11 h. Average price. – paying. (5 € for the duration of the stay). Single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. Pets admitted free of charge, private parking (15 € by night).
- 4 Theater Hotel Van Gaver Street, 23, 32 2 3509000, e-mail : [email protected] Average price. – free .. Rooms, doubles, triples and en suite. Courtyard terrace.
- 5 Ibis Hotel Ste-Catherine Rue Joseph Plateau, 2, 32 2 6200426, e-mail : [email protected] Average price (from 99 €. – paying. 236 rooms including 1 adapted for PMR and 40 for smokers. Accepted animals. 1 bar
- 6 Novotel Brussels Center Tour Noire Rue de la Vierge Noire, 32, 32 2 6200428, e-mail : [email protected] Average price (from 99 €. – paying. 217 rooms, 36 of which are communicating and 3 adapted for PMR. 1 brasserie-style restaurant and 1 bar
- 7 Citadine Sainte-Catherine Burning Wood Quay, 51, 32 2 2211411, e-mail : [email protected] Average price. – Aparthotel with 44 rooms equipped with a mini kitchen for a maximum of 4 people and 169 apartments. Patio-garden with fountain.
free .. Suites with mini-kitchen. Breakfast (left in the morning at the door of the suite) included in the price of the room.Manage the day-to-day
Location of the only cash machine in the neighborhood. For its operation, refer to the section "Cash dispensers »Of the article on Belgium.
- 1 KBC Rue du Vieux Grains Market, 9 24 hours a day. – Outdoor terminal and several indoor terminals. Also for credit cards.
