Only in Dutch VGT or French LSFB
Practical info
Visite guidée du Palais Royal
adapted for blind and partially-sighted people
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Samedi 11 octobre à 13h30
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Zaterdag 11 oktober om 13u30
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Facing Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Building A (as it is called today) was constructed between 1924 and 1928 by architect Alexis DUMONT, thanks to American financial support in the aftermath of World War I. It comprises three parts, all neo-Baroque, set back and completed by a tower. Rather uniquely, the building combines a historicist envelope (somewhat anachronistic) with modern space design: clear and rational ways of moving around, natural light and particular attention to detail (metal window frames, wrought iron railings, tiling, etc.). The main structure once housed the administrative services of the University on the ground floor and the library upstairs. The tower, a feature dictated by the American programme, is conceived as a "Memorial Tower" intended to commemorate the generous gesture of the United States. The two remaining side buildings were formerly dedicated to the faculties of Law and Philosophy and Letters, each organized around a central courtyard.
The guided tour is adapted for the visually impaired and will be accompanied by a guide trained by our specialist partner Eqla Asbl.
As well as a number of original elements that you can touch on site, the tour includes tactile aids, such as relief drawings of the façade.
If you are coming alone, we will do our best to arrange for you to be accompanied if you wish. It is possible to arrange to meet at the station and travel together to the starting point of the tour.
Visite guidée du Palais Royal
adapted for blind and partially-sighted people
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Langue
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Horaires
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|---|---|
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FR
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Samedi 11 octobre à 13h30
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NL
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Zaterdag 11 oktober om 13u30
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Facing Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Building A (as it is called today) was constructed between 1924 and 1928 by architect Alexis DUMONT, thanks to American financial support in the aftermath of World War I. It comprises three parts, all neo-Baroque, set back and completed by a tower. Rather uniquely, the building combines a historicist envelope (somewhat anachronistic) with modern space design: clear and rational ways of moving around, natural light and particular attention to detail (metal window frames, wrought iron railings, tiling, etc.). The main structure once housed the administrative services of the University on the ground floor and the library upstairs. The tower, a feature dictated by the American programme, is conceived as a "Memorial Tower" intended to commemorate the generous gesture of the United States. The two remaining side buildings were formerly dedicated to the faculties of Law and Philosophy and Letters, each organized around a central courtyard.
The guided tour is adapted for the visually impaired and will be accompanied by a guide trained by our specialist partner Eqla Asbl.
As well as a number of original elements that you can touch on site, the tour includes tactile aids, such as relief drawings of the façade.
If you are coming alone, we will do our best to arrange for you to be accompanied if you wish. It is possible to arrange to meet at the station and travel together to the starting point of the tour.
Practical info
Visite guidée de l’Atelier de Moulage
adapted for blind and partially-sighted people
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Dimanche 19 octobre à 13h30
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Zondag 19 oktober om 13u30
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The Royal Museum of Art and History's casting workshop in the Parc du Cinquantenaire was created in the 19th century. For over 100 years, master moulders have been producing copies of some of the most famous sculptures in European history. At that time, European countries agreed to exchange plaster moulds of their respective masterpieces (famous statues from Antiquity, the Middle Ages or the Renaissance). Sculpture played a key role in the history of 19th-century architecture. The workshop houses a collection of more than 5,000 moulds and casts, which are accessible and visible to visitors. Today, the workshop is still occupied by artisan mould-makers, who produce works using the traditional techniques of the period.
The guided tour is adapted for the visually impaired and will be accompanied by a guide specially trained for this type of visit.
The tour includes tactile supports, as well as many original elements to touch on site.
If you are coming alone, we will do our best to arrange for you to be accompanied if you wish. It is possible to arrange to meet at the station and travel together to the starting point of the tour.
Visite guidée de l’Atelier de Moulage
adapted for blind and partially-sighted people
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Langue
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Horaires
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FR
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Dimanche 19 octobre à 13h30
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NL
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Zondag 19 oktober om 13u30
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The Royal Museum of Art and History's casting workshop in the Parc du Cinquantenaire was created in the 19th century. For over 100 years, master moulders have been producing copies of some of the most famous sculptures in European history. At that time, European countries agreed to exchange plaster moulds of their respective masterpieces (famous statues from Antiquity, the Middle Ages or the Renaissance). Sculpture played a key role in the history of 19th-century architecture. The workshop houses a collection of more than 5,000 moulds and casts, which are accessible and visible to visitors. Today, the workshop is still occupied by artisan mould-makers, who produce works using the traditional techniques of the period.
The guided tour is adapted for the visually impaired and will be accompanied by a guide specially trained for this type of visit.
The tour includes tactile supports, as well as many original elements to touch on site.
If you are coming alone, we will do our best to arrange for you to be accompanied if you wish. It is possible to arrange to meet at the station and travel together to the starting point of the tour.