Centre Marcel Marlier
The Centre Marcel Marlier is a museum dedicated to the life and work of Belgian illustrator Marcel Marlier, best known for creating the "Martine" series of children's books. The museum is located in the Château des Comtes in Mouscron. Visitors can discover the world of Martine and learn more about Marcel Marlier's life and career.
- In general
- in wheelchair Independently accessible to people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties Independently accessible to people walking with difficulties
- blind Independently accessible to people blind
- visualy impaired Independently accessible to people visualy impaired
- deaf Independently accessible to people deaf
- hard of hearing Independently accessible to people hard of hearing
- with difficulty understanding Independently accessible to people with difficulty understanding
In general
- Set back from the road, offering a calm and peaceful setting.
- Parking available more than 100 metres away. A reserved PRM space is available in the courtyard of the château near the entrance.
- Drop-off facilities for quick access.
- Entrance accessible via an automatic door.
- Easy, safe access throughout the museum.
- Educational activities for all ages.
- All labels are translated into Braille, making the visit accessible to the visually impaired.
Strong points
Staff
- A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
- There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
- The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Parking
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
- The building is easy to find.
People in weelchair
Strong points
Parking
- The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
- The building is easy to identify.
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The main entrance is accessible.
- The opening of the door is automatic.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
- The payment device is easy to use.
- There is a mobile payment device.
- The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
- The counter is at the correct height.
Horizontal circulation
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Vertical circulation
- There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
- An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
- There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
Exposition
- All the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking
- There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
- The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
- There are seats along the pathway.
- All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The building is easy to identify.
- The main entrance is accessible.
Home
- The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is easy everywhere.
- The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
- The width of the hallways is sufficient.
- There are seats along the pathway.
Vertical circulation
- The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
- There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
- There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
- There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
- The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Exposition
- All the content of the exhibition is accessible.
- There are seats in every space of the exhibition.
Personnes aveugles
Strong points
Access road from the car park
- The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Guide dog
- Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- The opening of the door is automatic.
Home
- The reception is located in front of the entrance.
- The reception is in a quiet environment.
- The reception has no glass partition.
Horizontal circulation
- The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
- The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
- The staircases are secured by warning tiles.
Exposition
- An audio description is available.
Personnes malvoyantes
Strong points
Access road from the car park
- Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
- There are no obstacles.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to identify.
- The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- The opening of the door is automatic.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
- The reception is located in front of the entrance.
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
- The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Vertical circulation
- A lift serves all the floors.
Exposition
- The majority of the works are visible at close range.
Personnes sourdes
Strong points
Parking
- The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
Home
- The institution can be contacted by email.
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
- It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Vertical circulation
- The floors of the building are well marked.
Adapted sanitary
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- The displayed content is mainly visual.
Personnes malentendantes
Strong points
Parking
- The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
- The reception is located in a quiet environment.
- There is an induction loop in the reception.
- The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
- The institution can be contacted by email.
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
Magnetic induction loop
- An mobile induction loop is available upon request.
Vertical circulation
- The floors of the building are well marked.
Adapted sanitary
- It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Exposition
- The environment is calm.
- The displayed content is mainly visual.
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Personnes avec difficultés de compréhension
Strong points
Entrance
- The entrance is easy to find.
- The building is easy to find.
- The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
- The rates are displayed next to the door.
Home
- The reception is calm.
- The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
- It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Vertical circulation
- The floors of the building are well marked.
- There is an audio announcement in the lift.
- The staircases are secure.
Horizontal circulation
- The location is calm and well lit.
Adapted sanitary
- The toilets are easy to find.
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, sight, hearing).