Château de Seneffe
The castle of Seneffe is a castle built in the 18th century and which houses the goldsmith's museum of the French Community.
The renovated Louis XVI style castle was built in the 18th century (from 1763 to 1768) by the businessman Julien Depestre according to the plans of the architect Laurent-Benoit Dewez. After several changes of ownership, it fell into the hands of the Belgian State in 1970 and then to the Ministry of the French Community of Belgium, which decided to house this museum there.
The French Community of Belgium has completed the collection through purchases and legacies. It is currently one of the most important collections in Belgium.
Thematic exhibitions are organised on the life and art of the 18th century. Young goldsmiths can regularly exhibit their work here.
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- In general
- in wheelchair An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people in wheelchair
- walking with difficulties An information sheet is available for the accessibility of people walking with difficulties
- blind Accessible with a occasionnal help for people blind
- visualy impaired Accessible with a occasionnal help for 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
Strong points
Staff
- There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
- The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.
Parking
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
People in weelchair
Strong points
Parking
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
- The floor is hard.
- The floor is regular .
Vertical circulation
- There is a lift.
Points of attention
Entrance
- There is a step in the entrance.
- There is at least one too steep ramp.
- There is at least one ramp that is difficult to negotiate.
Vertical circulation
- The width of the lift door is between 80 and 85 cm.
Adapted sanitary
- There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to access.
- The toilet is not properly equipped.
- The passage width of the door measures less than 80 cm.
People walking with difficulties
Strong points
Parking
- It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Horizontal circulation
- There is no step to negotiate.
Vertical circulation
- There is a lift.
Points of attention
Parking
- The reserved parking spaces are located further than 100 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the car park
- There are no seats along the pathway.
Exposition
- There are not enough seats.
Personnes aveugles
Strong points
Home
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
- The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Exposition
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).
Points of attention
Horizontal circulation
- There is at least one non-secured step in the logical pathway.
Personnes malvoyantes
Strong points
Home
- The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
- There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
- The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
- Circulation is free from obstacles.
Exposition
- Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
Points of attention
Vertical circulation
- The staircases do not have handrails.
Personnes sourdes
Strong points
Home
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
Exposition
- The displayed content is mainly visual.
- A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
- A visit in Belgian French sign language is available upon prior request.
Personnes malentendantes
Strong points
Home
- The rates are displayed in the reception.
- The premises are easy to understand.
Exposition
- 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 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.
- The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
Horizontal circulation
- The location is calm.
- The location is well lit.
- The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Exposition
- Guided visits adapted to children are organised.
- There is no need to by a ticket in advance.
Points of attention
Vertical circulation
- The staircases are not secure.
Exposition
- A significant part of the exhibition is presented in a classical way.