Adapted tour for the blind and partially sighted (only in Dutch or French)

An exceptional example of bourgeois and notarial life in the early 20th century, the Hap House was built in 1859 on behalf of François-Louis Hap. Set within a family estate of around three hectares, it was extended and remodelled in 1905 by the architect G. Thoelen at the request of Félix Hap, mayor of Etterbeek. In contrast to the very understated neoclassical façade, the interior retains a rich décor which has recently undergone meticulous restoration. The private quarters comprise a Louis XVI-style drawing room, a dining room decorated with rustic-inspired paintings on mounted canvas, and an Art Nouveau-inspired veranda. As for the former notary’s office, it features a period counter and a desk in the Flemish Neo-Renaissance style, accented with Art Nouveau and Oriental elements.

The guided tour is accessible to people with visual impairments and will be led by a guide trained by our specialist partner, Eqla Asbl.

In addition to numerous original features that can be touched on site, the tour includes tactile aids, such as relief diagrams of the façade.

For those coming on their own, we will do our best to arrange a companion if they wish. It is possible to meet at the station to travel together to the tour’s starting point.