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La Maison des Mariages

The Maison des Mariages is housed in an emblematic building in Namur, formerly known as the Musée de la Forêt. Originally known as the Palais Forestier, it was designed by Brussels architect Henri Van Massenhove (1860-1932). Its architecture illustrates the picturesque style in vogue at the end of the 19th century, typical of the holiday resorts frequented by the European bourgeoisie.

Situated on the heights of the city of Namur, the Maison des Mariages offers an idyllic, leafy setting for celebrating unions. The interior layout comprises two distinct main areas : the wedding hall, dedicated to celebrating unions, and the waiting room, designed to welcome guests before the ceremony. Outside, visitors can enjoy panoramic views over the city.

Located on the heights of the Citadelle of Namur, the site is accessible either :

  • By a path leading to a reserved area for PRMs, signposted and located 35 metres from the entrance;
  • By stairs.

The entrance can be reached by either a ramp or two steps. 

Once inside, a central hall provides a smooth flow of traffic, leading directly to the waiting room on the right, the wedding room on the left and the toilets opposite. 

For the bride and groom or witnesses, the wedding room has a wide access ramp leading to the signing area.

The general area benefits from diffused, even lighting, creating a pleasant, well-lit atmosphere. Inside, the flow of traffic is fluid and simple, offering free passage and easy circulation.

There is no reception area.

Strong points

Safety
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and 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.

The reserved space is indicated.

Access to the building from the reserved area is identifiable. The entrance to the building is via a double ramp with a gradient (12%) that requires the presence of an attendant.

The clear passage at the entrance is 70 cm for a single door. The second door can also be opened.

The area dedicated to the bride, groom and witnesses includes a ramp for access to the signing area, with a 6% gradient and a width of 157 cm. There is no fixed handrail, just a simple cord. The height under the signing table is 70 cm.

Access to the toilets is from the reception hall. A wall creates a 1 m narrow entrance. The doors provide 87 cm of unobstructed passage, but there is no 150 cm rotation area in front of or behind each door. The room has a single fold-down grab bar, which does not protrude and is 84 cm above the floor. There is a hand-washing basin 65 cm from the bowl. The lighting is automatic.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The ramp is secured on the void side.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Points of attention

Adapted sanitary
  • There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to use.
  • There is an adapted toilet, but it is difficult to access.
  • The toilet is not properly equipped.

The reserved space is indicated.

Access to the building from the reserved area is identifiable. Access to the building is via a double ramp with a gradient of 12%, requiring the presence of an attendant, or by taking 2 steps (without handrails).

The clear passage at the entrance is 70 cm for a single door. The second door can also be opened.

Chairs without armrests are available in the main areas.

The area dedicated to the bride, groom and witnesses includes a ramp for access to the signing area, with a 6% gradient and a width of 157 cm. There is no fixed handrail, just a simple cord. The height under the signing table is 70 cm.

Access to the toilets is from the reception hall. There is only one fold-down grab bar, which does not protrude and is 84 cm from the floor. A hand-washing basin is located 65 cm from the bowl. The lighting is automatic.

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.
  • The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The floor is hard.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • The ramp is equipped with a handrail on one side.
Wainting room
  • There are seats.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • The width of the pathways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park
  • There are no seats along the pathway.

From the road, it is possible to use stairs with continuous kerbs. However, handrails are only present from the second flight upwards, and the steps are not fitted with pedomark tiles. Another option is to be accompanied by car to the reserved area.

The entrance to the building is detectable. Orientation is based on natural guide lines, such as the facades or a handrail leading to the entrance, both from the stairs and from the reserved space.

Inside, there are no guide lines, but the layout of the spaces is simple.

The area dedicated to the bride, groom and witnesses includes a ramp to access the signing area, with no handrail or safety edge. Once the ramp is crossed, there is no guidance and there are two unmarked steps on either side. Support should be provided. All other areas are accessible on the same level.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • 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 doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park
  • There are no guide-lines in the large pathways.
Access road from the street
  • There are no guide-lines.
  • The staircases are not secured.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are no guide-lines in the large pathways.
  • There is at least one non-secured ramp in the logical pathway.

From the road, it is possible to use stairs with continuous kerbs. However, handrails are only present from the second flight upwards, and the steps are not fitted with pedomark tiles. Another option is to be accompanied by car to the reserved area.

The entrance to the building has a double ramp and two steps, which are not signposted. There is floor lighting in front of the entrance door.

The layout of the areas is simple. Sufficient lighting. The chairs do not contrast with the floor.

The area dedicated to the bride and groom and the witnesses has a ramp to access the signing area, with no handrail or safety edge. Once the ramp is crossed, there is no guidance and there are two unmarked steps on either side. Support should be provided. All other areas are accessible on the same level.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • There are no obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The doors contrast with their environment.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no guide-lines.
  • The staircases are not secured.
Horizontal circulation
  • There are no guide-lines in contrasting colour facilitating circulation.
  • The lack of contrast between the furniture and its environment makes it difficult to circulate.
  • There is at least one non-secured ramp in the logical pathway.

Access to the building is easily identifiable. The entrance has a manual door that is easy to open.

In the hall, the traffic flow is unobstructed and notice boards direct visitors to areas such as the waiting room and the wedding hall. Traffic flows smoothly.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • A specific map indicating the accessible pathways and equipment is available.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Wireless
  • There is no Wi-Fi.

Access to the building is easily identifiable. The entrance has a manual door that is easy to open.

In the hall, the traffic flow is unobstructed and notice boards direct visitors to areas such as the waiting room and the wedding hall. Traffic flows smoothly.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Access to the building is easily identifiable. The entrance has a manual door that is easy to open.

In the hall, the traffic flow is unobstructed and notice boards direct visitors to areas such as the waiting room and the wedding hall. Traffic flows smoothly.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is well lit.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.
  • The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
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