Bright Brussels 2024 - Circuit royal - Access-i

Strong points

• An information point is planned near the Central Station. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority passage may be provided.
• A map and schedule are available at the information point.
• Information on accessibility is provided on the general event plan.
• PRM parking spaces will be reserved near Place Royale.
• The City of Brussels also provides PRM parking spaces along the route. See attached maps.
• Some streets will be closed to traffic (Rue Ravenstein).
• Seating is available along the route: parvis de la cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule, Mont des Arts, terreplein du boulevard de l'impératrice, rue Ravenstein, Square de Meeûs.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• A team of obstacle-clearance helpers will be on hand at the technical areas of the circuit (identified on the event map).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to chasubles.
• The course is entirely free of charge. No registration is necessary.
• You can start and finish the course wherever you like.

• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

Points of attention

• The event takes place in a public space, and is therefore dependent on uneven ground surfaces and the site's relief (numerous slopes).  
• The festival can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are long and difficult.
• The event takes place in the center of Brussels: the site is open, and people can enter and leave freely. 
• The event is likely to attract a lot of people: if you're worried about crowds, you might want to come on a Thursday evening to avoid the weekend crowds.

• Please note: some signposts will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on the number of visitors, you may not be able to see the arrows.

Strong points

• An information point is planned near the Central Station. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority passage may be provided.
• A map and schedule are available at the information point.
• Information on accessibility is provided on the general event plan.
• PRM parking spaces will be reserved near Place Royale.
• The City of Brussels will also be providing PRM parking spaces along the route (see technical images).
• Some streets will be closed to motorized traffic (Rue Ravenstein).
• Outdoor walkways will be facilitated by the installation of mats, runners and cable guides.
• It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
• Signage identifies alternative routes.
• The work on the museum square is interactive, with tablets at a height of 90cm.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• An obstacle-clearing team will be on hand at the circuit's technical passages (identified on the map and detailed in the points of attention below).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to chasubles.
• Adapted toilets are available in some of Brussels' downtown establishments. You will find this information on the following link

Points of attention

• The festival can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are long and difficult.
• The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the site's ground surfaces and relief: cobblestones, slopes from 6 to 12% in places (listed on the map), un-sheltered kerbs.
• There are no adapted toilets on the circuits.
• Several cable trays will be present to supply the lighting installations.
• Rue d'Assaut is a steep incline to the forecourt of Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral. We recommend you take the slightly gentler Rue de l'écuyer.
• The Centre culturel Hongrois Bruxelles, is not accessible (step at the entrance and no elevator).
• Technical passages :
• Galerie de la Reine ramp (19% gradient)
• Galerie Ravenstein ramp (slope 20% over 2.5m, no wheel guard or handrail)
• Access to the Kiosk in the Parc Royal (slope 7% over 13m)

• Please note: some signs will be affixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.

Strong points

• PRM parking spaces will be reserved near Place Royale.
• Public parking spaces for PRMs provided by the City of Brussels will also be available along the route (see technical images).
• A map and schedule are available at information points.
• The adapted map is shown on the general event map.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• An obstacle clearance team will be present at the technical areas of the circuit (identified on the map).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to a chasuble.
• Some streets will be closed to traffic (Rue Ravenstein).
• Seating is available along the circuit: parvis de la cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule, Mont des Arts, terreplein du boulevard de l'impératrice, rue Ravenstein, Square de Meeûs.
• Outdoor walkways will be facilitated by the installation of carpets, runners and cable guides.
• It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
• Signage will identify alternative routes.
• Adapted toilets are available in a number of Brussels city-center establishments. For more information, click on the following link: Toilets

• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

Points of attention

• The event can be reached by various means of public transport. Some routes from bus stops are more difficult.
• The event takes place in the public space, and is therefore dependent on the site's ground surfaces and relief: cobblestones, slopes from 6 to 12% in places (as shown on the map), and unmetalled kerbs.
• Several cable trays will be present to power the lighting installations.
• The circuit is approximately 2.5 km long, punctuated by long slopes (rue Ravenstein towards the Mont des Arts and rue d'Assaut towards the forecourt of the Saints-Michel-et-Gudule cathedral).
• Rue d'Assaut to the parvis de la cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule is very steep.
• We advise you to take rue de l'écuyer, where the slope is slightly gentler.
• The Mont des Art area is made up of staircases (some 50 steps in all). 
• No mobility equipment is available at the info point.
• Please note: some signs will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.

Strong points

• PRM parking spaces will be reserved near Place Royale.
• Public parking spaces for PRMs provided by the City of Brussels will also be available along the route (see technical images).
• An information point is planned near the Central Station. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority passage may be provided.
• A map and schedule are available at the information points.
• The appropriate map is shown on the general event map.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• An obstacle clearance team will be present at the technical areas of the circuit (identified on the map).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to chasubles.
• It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.

• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

Points of attention

• It will be very difficult for a blind person to find their way around the circuit on their own.
• Staircases are not secured with paving stones.
• None of the content is adapted for audio description.
• All installations are visual (projections, works to observe but not to touch, etc.).
• Installation descriptions are not provided in Braille.
• Obstacles are likely to be present along the facades (shopkeepers' tables, for example).

Strong points

• An information point is planned near the Central Station. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority passage may be provided.
• A description of the works is available on the event website.
• The appropriate layout is indicated on the general event map.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• An obstacle clearance team will be present at the technical areas of the circuit (identified on the map).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to chasubles.
• Contrasting signage with pictograms for easy orientation on the site.
• The route of the circuits will be identified by colored lights on the lampposts.
• It is always possible to take an alternative route to avoid the stairs.
• Any obstacles will be highlighted with contrasts (kerbs, steps, bollards, etc.).
• Assistance dogs are welcome.
• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

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Points of attention

• As the event takes place in public space, it is dependent on uncomfortable floor coverings, the site's relief (numerous slopes) and ongoing construction work.
• All installations are visual (projections, works to observe, but not to touch...).
• The event takes place in the dark.
• The description of each installation is written on a totem: the crowd will probably not allow you to get close to these totems.
• Staircases are not secured with pedometer tiles.
• Most staircases will be secured with contrasting tiles.
• Obstacles are likely to be present along the facades (shopkeepers' tables, for example).
• Beware of holes in the ground in certain places (bollard locations and rue de la Madeleine, Mont des Arts, access to the Royal Park, etc.).
• Please note: some signs will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.

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Strong points

• The event is essentially visual.
• An information point will be set up near Central Station.
• A description of the works is available on the event website.
• An adapted map is provided on the general event map.
• Signage with pictograms to help you find your way around the site.
• Pink lampposts identify the route of the circuits.
• 4g is available throughout the circuit.

• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

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Points of attention

• There are no volunteers or staff who speak sign language.
• Depending on the lighting at night, there may be shadows or glare in which to communicate.
• The works on display and the activities are accompanied by background music. Background music helps to create an atmosphere, but does not affect understanding of the work.
• Installations are described only in the conventional way on the website: no sign language interpretation or FALC content is provided.
• The description of each installation is written on a totem: depending on the number of visitors, it may be difficult to approach these totems.
• Please note: some signs will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.​

Strong points

• The event is essentially visual.
• An information point will be set up near Central Station.
• A description of the works is available on the event website.
• An adapted map is provided on the general event map.
• Signage with pictograms to help you find your way around the site.
• Pink lampposts identify the route of the circuits.
• 4g is available throughout the circuit.

• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

Points of attention

• Depending on the lighting at night, there may be shadows or glare in which to communicate.
• Background music is used for exhibits and animations. Background music helps to create an atmosphere, but does not affect understanding of the work.
• The description of each installation is written on a totem: depending on the number of visitors, it may be difficult to get close to these totems.
• The installations are described only in the conventional way on the website: no sign language interpretation or FALC content is provided.
• There are no BIMs at the information points. It is not necessary to visit the information points to obtain information on the circuit (downloadable from the website).

• Please note: some signs will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.

Strong points

• An information point is planned near the Central Station. It will provide information on all the site's facilities. In the event of long waits, priority passage may be provided.
• A description of the works is available on the event's website.
• Minibus parking is available on request. Please contact the organizers.
• A team of stewards is on hand to provide information throughout the festival.
• A team of obstacle-clearing helpers will be present at technical points on the circuit (identified on the map).
• These people will be clearly identifiable thanks to chasubles.
• Signage with pictograms to help you find your way around the site.
• Some streets will be closed to traffic (Rue Ravenstein).
• A written description of the installations on the totems is not necessary to enjoy the event. 
• The PRM manager can be contacted before the festival by e-mail: alexia@stormevents.be
• The PRM manager, Alexia, can be contacted during the festival: 04 76 50 75 10.

Points of attention

• The installation in the Galerie de la Reine is accompanied by mist (of varying density). Most of the fog will be high up in the vaulted ceiling.
• The event takes place over 4 days, from February 15 to 18. If you're worried about crowds, we recommend you come on Thursday evening.
• The festival site is open, so you can enter and leave the building freely.
• The transition between projections and the "return to normal" may be marked by an abrupt transition from light to darkness.
• The description of the installations is not provided in FALC (easy to read and understand).
• Please note: some signs will be fixed to the Nadar barriers. Depending on how busy it is, you may not be able to see the arrows.​