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La Bourse

In the early 2000s, the former Louis XIII Renaissance-style Bourse de Commerce in the heart of the Walloon capital became a modern conference centre, now known as La Bourse.

  • The Félicien Rops auditorium offers 300 comfortable tiered seats.
  • The Henri Michaux auditorium seats 100 participants. 
  • La Bourse offers 5 modular and multifunctional meeting rooms, all very bright and with a view over the heart of Namur. The rooms can be darkened and can accommodate from 4 to 40 people.
  • The Plein Ciel area boasts a panoramic outdoor terrace with a breathtaking view over Namur.
  • The PRM parking spaces mentioned are located in the Place d'Armes underground car park (accessible via the public lift).
  • Surface between car park and entrance : flat paving stones.
  • Alternative PRM entrance with external access ramp, on the left-hand side of the building : 7% ramp over 8m60 with handrails. If the door is not open for an event, you can call the number indicated on the bell at the top of the ramp, just in front of the alternative entrance door.
  • Be careful when accessing the Félicien Rops auditorium on the +1 level (to access the mid-level pitches) : the door has a clearance of 82cm !
  • Not all pitches in the auditoriums are served by a rotation area.
  • Watch out for the small lift at the entrance (cabin dimensions : 104cm x 110cm) for access to the +1 meeting rooms (Magritte, Meunier, Bury, Delvaux rooms) and to the speakers' section of the Michaux auditorium.
  • Beware of the large lifts to access the auditoriums : the call button is in the corner and therefore difficult to reach.
  • PRM WC on the ground floor : toilet height 53cm - space available next to the toilet 110cm x 126cm.
  • PRM WC at +4 : space far too limited.
  • A PRM public toilet is located outside, next to the PRM entrance (inside dimensions +/- 156cm x 186cm with rounded corner, but lacks a fold-down grab bar).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The floor is hard.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The alternative entrance is opened upon request.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The ramp is secured on the void side.
Home
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is hard.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • Most of the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.
Theater/Cinema
  • The theatre has reserved spaces that offer a good visual comfort.
  • The person can be accompanied by at least one person when they are in a reserved space / There is at least one regular seat for a companion next to the reserved seat.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • The floor is irregular.
Entrance
  • There are steps in the entrance.
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
  • Help is needed to open the door.
Adapted sanitary
  • The space around the toilet seat is too small.
Theater/Cinema
  • The access to the reserved space is not easy.
  • The PRM parking spaces mentioned are located in the Place d'Armes underground car park (accessible via the public lift).
  • Surface between car park and entrance : flat paving stones.
  • Alternative PRM entrance with external access ramp, on the left-hand side of the building : 7% ramp over 8m60 with handrails. If the door is not open for an event, you can call the number indicated on the bell at the top of the ramp, just in front of the alternative entrance door. Please note that the handrails do not extend to the end of the ramp !
  • Be careful when accessing the Félicien Rops auditorium on level 1 (to access the mid-level pitches) : the door has a clearance of 82cm !
  • Michaux auditorium : be careful, the chairs are very heavy to handle.
  • PRM toilet on the ground floor : please note that the toilet bowl is 53cm high.
  • A PRM public toilet is located outside, next to the PRM entrance (inside dimensions +/- 156cm x 186cm with rounded corner, but lacks a fold-down grab bar).

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • 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 alternative entrance is opened upon request.
  • The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
  • The ramp is equipped with a handrail on both sides.
  • Ramp or staircase: you have the choice.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is easy almost everywhere.
  • The floor is hard.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • There is a grab bar in the lift.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
  • The adapted toilet is easy to find.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no seats along the pathway.
Entrance
  • The staff does not see the persons who arrive.
  • The main entrance is not accessible.
  • There are more than 3 steps in the entrance.
  • Help is needed to open the door.
Vertical circulation
  • There is a handrail on one side of the staircases only.
  • Main entrance steps : handrail extended at top but not at bottom.
  • Part of the mezzanine has a low ceiling (130-180cm).
  • No voice synthesis in the lifts.
  • Interior staircases : handrail on one side only, extended at the top but not at the bottom.

Strong points

Guide dog
  • Assistance dogs are accepted.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
Home
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The reception has no glass partition.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
  • The staircases have at least one handrail.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
  • Main entrance steps : handrail extended at top but not at bottom - non-contrasting steps.
  • Part of the mezzanine has a low ceiling (130-180cm).
  • No voice synthesis in the lifts.
  • Interior staircases : handrail on one side only - extended at the top but not at the bottom - non-contrasting steps.
  • Félicien Rops auditorium : no contrast on steps or seats - recessed spotlights in the floor of the access corridor can be a source of glare.
  • Michaux auditorium : no lighting at steps.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The door contrasts with its environment.
Home
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The reception is in a quiet environment.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
Horizontal circulation
  • The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
  • The doors contrast with their environment.
Vertical circulation
  • A lift serves all the floors.
  • The floor numbers are clearly indicated at each landing.
Theater/Cinema
  • The lighting of the steps is not blinding.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation
  • There is a blinding lighting through the floor in a part of the pathway.
  • The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases include a non-secure handrail.
Theater/Cinema
  • There is no audio description.
  • If you park in the Place d'Armes car park : it is an underground car park with an access barrier.
  • In the auditoriums : screens are available for any interpreters. There are also translation booths. But it's up to the event organisers to decide whether or not to provide subtitles.
  • Please note that there is no mobile phone number in the lifts in the event of a breakdown. So take the stairs if you prefer.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
  • Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.
Theater/Cinema
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous during the arrival et exit.
  • If you park in the Place d'Armes car park : it is an underground car park with an access barrier.
  • In the auditoriums : screens are available for any interpreters. There are also translation booths. But it's up to the event organisers to decide whether or not to provide subtitles.
  • There is no induction loop kit available in the conference rooms.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
Home
  • The reception is located in a quiet environment.
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The institution can be contacted by email.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
Theater/Cinema
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous during the arrival et exit.

Points of attention

Theater/Cinema
  • There is no mobile induction loop available.
  • No voice synthesis in lifts.
  • Indoor and outdoor staircases : handrail on one side only, extended at the top but not at the bottom - non-contrasting steps.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
Vertical circulation
  • The floors of the building are well marked.
  • The lift is easy to use or staff is available to help.
  • The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm.
  • The location is well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Vertical circulation
  • The stair steps are not contrasting.
  • The staircases include a non-secure handrail.
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