Keramis is a museum and art and creative space dedicated to ceramics, built on the site of the former Boch pottery factory in La Louvière. Its bold, contemporary architecture encompasses a listed historic building containing three giant bottle kilns, the last of their kind in Belgium.
Photo credits (Keramis) : © Keramis
Photo credits (technical gallery) : © Passe-Muraille - Laurent Duquesne
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.
All passageways are sufficiently wide.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The ground is hard, even and free of obstacles.
The building is easily identifiable.
The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The payment system is easy to use.
There is sufficient space in front of the counter, and the counter is at a suitable height.
A designated person is available upon request.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.
All passageways are sufficiently wide.
All ramps are easy to negotiate.
A sufficiently large lift that can be used independently serves all floors accessible to the public.
An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.
There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet. It is easy to use.
All exhibition content is accessible and visible.
Staff are available to help people get seated at tables, choose their meals, pay, etc.
All tables allow wheelchair users to position themselves correctly.
The aisles are sufficiently wide.
Staff provide table service.
Points of attention
Assistance is required to open the door, as it is heavy.
The width of the doorways is between 80 and 85 cm.
The tables have a central leg, which can make it difficult to position yourself correctly.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.
Reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.
It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.
There are seats along the route.
All passageways are wide enough.
There are no steps to negotiate.
The floor is hard.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The building is easily identifiable.
The main entrance is accessible ; there are no steps.
Wheelchairs are available.
The steps can be bypassed via a clearly marked alternative route.
Circulation is easy throughout.
The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.
The stairs are equipped with handrails on both sides.
A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.
There is a washbasin in the adapted toilet.
All exhibition content is accessible.
Staff are available to help people sit down at their table, choose their meal and pay.
Staff provide table service.
Points of attention
There are no seats along the route.
There are no grab bars in the toilet.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
Guide lines facilitate movement.
Staff can see people arriving and can offer assistance.
The reception is located opposite the entrance ; it is a logical continuation of the route.
A designated member of staff is on hand to welcome and assist people with specific needs.
Guide lines facilitate movement.
There are no obstacles to movement.
The layout is simple and intuitive.
A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.
The stairs are secured by tactile warning paving.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hear).
It is possible to touch the exhibits.
Staff are available to help people sit down at the table, choose, pay, etc.
Points of attention
There is no device to identify the entrance.
There are no adapted tours planned.
There are no adapted educational materials available.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist them.
The reception is located opposite the entrance, in a logical continuation of the route.
A designated member of staff is available to assist people with specific needs.
A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently or staff are available to assist.
There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.
The steps are clearly marked.
The stairs are equipped with at least one handrail for safety.
Staff are available to help people sit down at their tables, choose from the menu, pay, etc.
Service is provided at the table.
Points of attention
The entrance is difficult to find.
There is at least one glass door that is not secure.
The doors do not contrast with their surroundings.
Reflections or backlighting may impair vision.
Some glass walls along the route are not secured by contrasting markings.
The lack of contrast between the floor and the walls makes it difficult to move around.
The floor covering is dazzling in part of the walkway.
The location is complex and there is insufficient signage to help visitors find their way around.
There are no adapted tours planned.
The written explanations are difficult to read.
There is no visitor guide in large print.
Most of the works are displayed in glass cases.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The building and entrance are easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.
The establishment can be contacted by email.
It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The content on display is mainly visual.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
Points of attention
No information is available in sign language.
There are no guided tours in sign language.
Films are not subtitled.
There is no adapted fire alarm system (light or vibrating).
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The building and entrance are easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The reception is open, well lit and allows for lip reading.
The establishment can be contacted by email.
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The content on display is mainly visual.
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
Points of attention
Depending on how busy it is, it can be quite noisy at reception.
The environment is noisy.
The films are not subtitled.
Depending on how busy it is, it can be quite noisy.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The building and entrance are easy to find.
Opening hours and prices are displayed near the door.
Staff can see people arriving and are available to assist.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.
The lift is easy to use or staff are available to help.
There is a visual announcement in the lift.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous on the stairs.
The steps are contrasting.
The stairs are equipped with at least one handrail for safety.
Guided tours suitable for children are organised.
There is no need to purchase tickets in advance.
The exhibition is varied (touch, smell, see, hear).
Staff are available to help people sit down at the table, choose from the menu, pay, etc.
The lighting is sufficient and allows for lip reading.
It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
Points of attention
Sometimes there is a lot of noise at reception.
Some parts of the venue are in darkness.
It is difficult to know which floor you are on.
There are no easy-to-read displays.
Part of the exhibition is noisy.
Validity: From 24 September 2018 on 14 December 2025
Audit conducted by
Access-i informs you about the accessibility of this place based on data collected on-site at a given time. Any changes after the visit by Access-i are the responsibility of the operator.
Dernière mise à jour effectuée le 28 April 2026 - 13:08
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