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See you on 9 May!

On 9 May, the Brussels-Capital Region celebrates its 37th anniversary with the legendary Iris Festival. Once again this year, it promises to be a memorable event.

In the heart of Brussels, the Iris Tipik Electro Night will get Place des Palais buzzing with Meduza, Henri PFR, Philou and Lauravioli, for an evening of celebration, togetherness and electronic music. An invitation to dance and celebrate the capital in style. Don’t miss this unique evening where the heart of Brussels will beat to the rhythm of the beats!

To ensure we can welcome you in the best possible conditions, please let us know in advance that you’re coming by emailing info@irisfestival.brussels.

Luxia is a new office building located on Boulevard de Waterloo in the Pentagon district, in Louise, close to the Brussels Courthouse.

The building has just been completely renovated with workspaces on nine floors. The ground floor features spacious and pleasant communal areas and meeting rooms. There is also a fitness area. Underground parking is available. Accessibility has been taken into account throughout and is available in all communal areas.

The CBC branch in Louvain-la-Neuve is located on Avenue Albert Einstein, close to the science park and a number of businesses and academic institutions. It is part of the CBC network (KBC Group) and offers banking services for both private individuals and businesses.

The entrance is at the front of an office-style building, in a relatively quiet area and easily accessible from the local road network.

Photo credit CBC Banque Louvain-la-Neuve : © CBC Banque Louvain-la-Neuve

Photo credits technical gallery : © Esenca - Christine Bourdeauducq

The Church of Saint Victor in Petigny (Couvin) was rebuilt between 1872 and 1874 in a neo-Romanesque style, based on plans by architect Ladislas Degreny. It consists of three naves and its bell tower was restored in 1939. The interior was redesigned in 1968 by architect René Michaux. Its organ, built around 1890 by Schyven, has recently undergone a participatory restoration.

Today, the church remains a lively place of worship and also hosts cultural activities.

Photo credit Saint-Victor Church : © AccessAndGo-ABP - Gwen Fourmanois

Photo credits technical gallery : © AccessAndGo-ABP - Gwen Fourmanois

In the heart of the Ardennes, surrounded by lush forests, picturesque villages and bucolic valleys, the ‘Rendeux & its villages’ circuit invites everyone to take the time to (re)discover the region by bike, in complete serenity. Designed to be accessible to as many people as possible, this 20.7 km route, mostly on tarmac, takes in peaceful sections of the RAVeL, the node network and a few quiet country lanes.

The accessible ‘Rendeux & its villages’ circuit is a rural route that starts at the Marcourt Tourist Office. This route passes through the villages of Marcourt, Ronzon, Rendeux, Hampteau & Werpin (in the municipality of Hotton) as well as Trinal, Magoster and Devantave.

The route also uses three very pleasant sections of the RAVeL, not far from the Ourthe :

• One at the exit of Marcourt ;

• One at the entrance to Ronzon towards Rendeux ;

• One at the exit of Rendeux towards Hampteau.

Practical information :

• This circuit runs partly on the RAVeL and partly on public roads. Given the very hilly topography of the region, this circuit is quite challenging and requires good physical condition and/or an electric bike.

• During your ride, you can enjoy some beautiful views of the region. You will be impressed by the statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the village of Werpin (7 metres high and 11.30 metres with its base).

• The Tourist Office is also a good place to stop for a drink or a bowl of soup (small room available for groups).

• GPX route.

• Illustrated roadbook.
  

Photo credit : Coeur de l'Ardenne : © Erwan Adam

Photo credit technical gallery : © Esenca - Christine Bourdeauducq

The cycle route linking Namur to Floreffe offers a wonderful experience combining nature, heritage and accessibility. The route starts at the La Plante municipal playground, located at Avenue Félicien Rops, 1 in Namur, and ends at Floreffe Abbey, Rue du Séminaire 7. It is a 30.3 km round trip (15.15 km each way), nearly 89% of which is on the RAVeL cycle path. The entire circuit runs alongside the Meuse and Sambre rivers in a green, flat and pleasant environment, ideal for a peaceful bike ride.

The full version of the circuit, approximately 15 km each way, remains accessible to those who are comfortable with shared roads, particularly when crossing the centre of Namur, where cyclists, pedestrians and motorists coexist. This route offers a beautiful diversity of urban and rural landscapes, but includes a few narrower sections and a downhill passage towards the water that may be perceived as unsafe by some users.

For those who prefer a quieter and safer alternative, it is possible to start the ride from the Ryckmans car park, where three disabled parking spaces are available. This option allows you to cover only the last ten kilometres to Floreffe (= 20 km round trip). This section, mostly along the towpath, offers a peaceful atmosphere, away from traffic, and is a great option for those seeking comfort, relaxation and safety.

Whether you start from the centre of Namur or the Ryckmans car park, this cycle ride between Namur and Floreffe combines accessibility, serenity and heritage discovery in a particularly pleasant natural setting.

Photo credits : © Maison du Tourisme Explore Meuse - Chloé Dive

Photos credits technical gallery : © Plain-Pied - Joël Nicolaï

The RAVeL between Martelange and Hompré (L618) is a major route for soft mobility, 37.6 km long there and back and completely flat, ideal for all ages.

The route starts at the Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier Nature Park Centre/Martelange Tourist Office (Chemin du Moulin, 2), in the heart of a park with various leisure facilities. Electric bikes can also be hired there to explore the circuit.

The route then climbs up the Sûre and Strange valleys, through unspoilt natural countryside combining meadows, forests and typical villages : Radelange, Wisembach, Bodange, Strainchamps and Hollange.

Between Bodange and the Strange ponds, the route crosses the Haute-Sûre Natura 2000 site, reflecting the great ecological richness of the area.

Overall, it is a pleasant, safe and immersive circuit, offering a peaceful discovery of an exceptional landscape.

Practical information :

Martelange Tourist Office

- Opening hours :

• Monday : 09:00 – 12:30 | 13:30 – 16:30 (only in July and August)

• Tuesday : 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday : 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Thursday : 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Friday : 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday : 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Sunday : Closed

- On site, you will find :

• A wide range of materials : walking maps, guides to accommodation and activities, postcards, historical books, etc.

• The option to hire standard or electric mountain bikes.

• Personalised advice on activities and things to do in the region.

→ Click here to view the GPX route.

Photo credits Martelange-Hompré Bike Route : © Maison du Tourisme de la Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier - Thierry Jaumain

Photo credits technical gallery :: © Plain-Pied - Joël Nicolaï

Between nature and history, take a stroll through the heart of the region where Vincent van Gogh became an artist. Discover the rich mining history of the municipality of Colfontaine, combining old coal mines and green spaces.

This 12 km walk takes you through the Boraine countryside, along an artistic trail.

Practical information :

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• Start and finish : Grand-Hornu car park (Rue Sainte-Louise, 82, 7301 Boussu)

• Length : 12 km (loop)

Photo credits Van Gogh route bike : © Passe-Muraille - Joakim Houchard

Photos credits technical gallery : © Passe-Muraille - Joakim Houchard

The Domaine de l'Ambassadeur is a superb complex located in the heart of the Haute-Sûre Forêt d'Anlier Nature Park.

This old building, which has been completely renovated, comprises 11 superb rooms, each with its own bathroom (including two large rooms for people with reduced mobility on the ground floor), relaxation areas and a spacious dining room with original wooden beams.

The complex also includes the Agora room for hosting events, as well as the Distillery, where you can enjoy delicious Ardennes spirits.

The staff are available to welcome and assist people with specific needs.

Le Monde d'Ayden is an inclusive indoor playground designed to allow all children, with or without disabilities, to have fun together in a suitable and caring environment.

This concept, unique in Belgium, was born from the story of Lou Garagnani, mother of Ayden, a little boy with a rare genetic disorder. Driven by the desire to offer her son, his siblings and all children a barrier-free play area, she imagined a place where difference becomes an asset and where the joy of play is accessible to everyone.

Le Monde d'Ayden is an indoor leisure space that is immersive, inclusive and educational.

Open to all children, whether they have a disability or not, this place aims to make play truly accessible to everyone and to make inclusion a reality in the field of leisure.

Born out of a personal and inspiring story, the project came to fruition thanks to a mother who, unable to find a space suited to the specific needs of her children, including Ayden, decided to create a world designed for them and for everyone.

The luxury Pullman Brussels Centre Midi (4 stars) hotel was designed by architect Jean-Philippe Nuel. It is located within the Brussels-Midi international railway station. The historic heart of Brussels is just a few minutes' walk away.

The hotel is ideal for business and leisure, seminars or a weekend getaway.

Practical information :

• The hotel is located in a modern building that is relatively accessible and plans to further improve its accessibility in the near future.

• There is a paid public car park right in front of the hotel, street parking and a drop-off point on request. For more information, please refer to the detailed information sheets for specific needs.

• The staff are trained, welcoming and helpful.

• Breakfast is served as a buffet, and staff are available to assist guests on request.

The Hal Gate is an ancient monument in the city of Brussels, Belgium. It was built in the 14th century and is one of the last remaining vestiges of the city's medieval fortifications.

The Museum of the Hal Gate is an ideal place to discover the history of Brussels and its fortifications. It also houses a collection of historical and artistic objects, such as weapons, armor, paintings, and sculptures.

Practical information :

• Ticket office and reception :

  - Tickets can be purchased at the reception desk or from a ticket machine.

• Restrooms :

  - Accessible restrooms are available in the basement. These restrooms do not comply with accessibility standards.

• Accessibility for people with reduced mobility (PRM) :

  - Access for wheelchair users is limited.

  - There is a step at the entrance to the building.

  - The elevator to access the different floors is circular and its axis is 120 cm, which may make it difficult to use for some wheelchair users.

• Adapted tours :

  - Tours adapted for the visually impaired are organized.

  - There are no tours adapted for other audiences.

Photo credit for Porte de Hal : © visit.brussels

Photo credits for the technical gallery : © AccessAndGo-ABP - Gwen Fourmanois

The new swimming pool at the Blocry sports centre opened its doors to the public in September 2024 !

It has a 50x25-metre Olympic-size pool that can be adjusted, with a movable floor and pontoon that allow the pool to be divided in two and its depth to be adjusted.

The facilities have been designed to save energy and reduce the use of chlorine, but also to offer optimal accessibility for all !

Practical information :

• Hocaille bus stop approximately 100 metres away. Coach parking on Boulevard de Lauzelle.

• Near the entrance, the car park has two parking spaces reserved for disabled people, two family spaces and a drop-off area large enough for minibuses. There are four additional reserved spaces in the car park.

• Please note that the car park is often full and parking in the entire neighbourhood is limited to 2 hours with a parking disc.

• When you are in the car park, the entrance is on the left side of the building, under the canopy.

• The swimming pool is open every day except 25 December and 1 January. At certain times, the swimming pool operates in ‘relaxation’ mode with an inflatable course for children.

• You can check the opening hours, relaxation area and other activities via the link https://csblocry.be/piscines/#horaires. This information is also displayed on the board in front of the building entrance.

• The pool configuration is variable (25 metres or 50 metres) and you can check the number of lanes available for each time slot via this link.

• The lockers are electronic and are locked using a code entered on a touch screen. A wristband can be requested at the cash desk to make it easier to use the lockers. Please do not hesitate to ask for one and to have its operation explained and demonstrated to you.

• The staff have been trained to assist people with special needs. There is always someone on hand to help you in the changing room, locker and shower areas.

The Ath swimming pool has been renovated as part of the Walloon Region's ‘Swimming Pool Plan’ and reopened to the public in September 2022. Numerous improvements have been made : an additional swimming lane, reduced use of chlorine and, above all, improved accessibility !

Everything possible has been done to make the pool as accessible as possible for people with disabilities :

• Installation of a lift, larger changing rooms, a step-free footbath and a hoist for people with reduced mobility ;

• Improved lighting and contrast for people with hearing, visual and cognitive impairments.

The street has also been completely redesigned to facilitate pedestrian traffic, parking for people with disabilities and improve access to the swimming pool for all by removing the step at the entrance.

Come and try out this 25-metre pool for yourself !

Practical information :

• The swimming pool is open every day. Check the opening hours on the website https://www.ath.be/csl/piscine or on the street sign.

• Two parking spaces reserved for disabled people are available nearby on the street (5-metre-long parallel parking spaces).

• A €1 coin is required to use the lockers.

• There is no ticket office ; an automatic ticket machine has been installed in the entrance hall for purchasing admission tickets, by card only.

• The doors to the changing rooms open with a badge reader.

• A member of staff is on duty during the week. Opening hours are available on the website and displayed in the swimming pool lobby (currently from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays until 2 p.m.). If you are visiting for the first time, wish to purchase a membership card, wish to pay in cash, or are concerned about having difficulty with the payment machine, please come during these hours when staff are available.

• Shorts and Bermuda shorts are not permitted. Swimming caps are compulsory.

• Staff are trained to assist people with disabilities.